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WATCH: Northern Ireland fan pens a poem for the Green and White Army
A Portadown poet’s rallying call for the Northern Ireland football team has become an internet hit. → Read More
Drum major Jamie (15) wins World Title
A local drum major is celebrating after picking up a number of awards at the Pipe Band World Championships. → Read More
Renewed appeal for witnesses of collision
Police have issued a renewed appeal for witnesses, one week on from the death of 58 year old Eamon McCafferty, who died following a collision on the Foreglen Road near Claudy in the early hours of last Saturday, August 18. → Read More
Traffic disruption expected as cultural events and concerts held
Police are advising road users to anticipate traffic disruption and plan for potential delays in Belfast on Saturday (August 25) and Sunday ( August 26) due to a number of concerts and cultural events. → Read More
Diamond geezers (and their wives)!
Two brothers and their wives who were married in a double wedding have celebrated their 60th anniversaries. → Read More
Local beauty queen doesn’t let illness hold her back
A gorgeous Magheralin mum who faces a daily excruciating battle due to illness, has been named Miss Crown and Glory Ireland 2018 . → Read More
Man arrested in relation to social media post
A 28 year old man was arrested on suspicion of sending menacing messages through a public electronic communications network, after a report was made to police regarding a social media post. → Read More
Football flag on Republican bonfire is a ‘hate crime’
A local football club has described the placing of their flag on top of an internment bonfire as a ‘hate crime’. → Read More
Watch: 100,000 litres of water needed to save Lurgan Town’s pitch
Work is underway to try and restore Lurgan Town’s pitch which has been badly scorched by the hot weather. → Read More
Watch: Lifeboat involved in rescue off the County Antrim coast
Larne RNLI was called to assist the crew of a small motor boat with engine difficulties at the entrance to Larne Harbour on Sunday (July 22). → Read More
£30k of Cannabis found during search
Police have made two arrests and seized a substantial amount of cannabis following the search of a car in Portadown on Monday, July 23. → Read More
IN PICTURES: This stunning NI castle featured in Game of Thrones could be yours for £500,000
A large section of an historic Northern Ireland castle has been placed on the market - and it could be all yours for a tidy £500,000. → Read More
Family pride as father and three children all graduate from Queen’s
It has been a busy week for a Carrickfergus dentist and his family with four of them all graduating from university at the same time. → Read More
Arson attack: woman in 70s rescued from house after man torches front door
A woman in her 70s had to be rescued following an arson attack on a house in Waringstown on Thursday night, June 28. → Read More
Co. Antrim woman saves the day at Donegal Rally
A quick thinking Ballyclare woman has become a Youtube sensation after saving a horse which had strayed onto the track at the Donegal Rally. → Read More
Elderly man knocked to the ground during robbery
Police are appealing for information following a report of a robbery of an elderly gentleman in the Park Street area of Ballyclare. → Read More
SUPERCUPNI: Finals switch at Ballymena Showgrounds due to pitch work
Ballymena Showgrounds will still serve as the finals stage for this summer’s SuperCupNI - but extensive renovation work has forced organisers to relocate the showpiece games to an alternative pitch within the venue. → Read More
End of a golden era for popular Lisburn retailer
Sad news for the local economy as Jim and Lynne Conlon of Midas Jewellers on Bow Street, Lisburn, have announced the shock decision to close their popular store. → Read More
Disgust as homes of foreign nationals attacked
Homes of Indian and Pakistani families have been attacked in Banbridge overnight, police are reporting. → Read More
‘Wise up’: Reckless act that could have badly injured a young child
Young pupils had a lucky escape yesterday after a large lump of granite was thrown at the front of a local primary school. → Read More