Monthly Archives: August 2018
BD TRAVEL FEATURE…..TWO POSH PADS
BY TIM HEDGLEY, GROUP TRAVEL EDITOR A luxury four-star hotel is set to officially unveil a new look this September, as it celebrates the completion of an extensive two-year renovation, which has transformed it from a conference venue into an indulgent getaway and luxury...more
CUT-THROAT KILLER DAVID LYNESS JAILED FOR 18 YEARS FOR SAVAGE MURDER OF FIANCEE ANITA DOWNEY
POLICE have welcomed the life term handed down to this knife obsessed thug convicted of the savage and brutal 2017 murder of his fiancée. David Lyness was found guilty recently of the murder of 51 year old
TWO JOURNALISTS ARRESTED OVER ‘THEFT’ OF PAPERS LINKED TO LOUGHINISLAND PROBE
TWO journalists have been arrested this morning as part of an investigation into the suspected theft of confidential documents. Trevor Birney and Barry McCaffrey were detained this morning at their homes in Belfast. They had produced the documentary "No Stone...more
PENSIONER LEFT SHAKEN AFTER MEN STEAL CASH IN HOUSE BURGLARY
DETECTIVES are appealing for witnesses following a burglary on a house last night. It happened in the Moat Street area of Donaghadee. It was reported that at around 9 pm, a man, aged in his 60s, was sitting in his home watching television when four men entered the...more
TIME RUNNING OUT TO ENTER FOUR STAR PIZZA NI DARTS CHALLENGE
DARTS players across Northern Ireland have just one week left to register for a chance to test their skills against one of the world’s best players, local man Daryl Gurney, as part of the first ever Four Star Pizza NI Darts Challenge. All entries must be received by...more
ALL WRAPPED UP – ANTRIM WOMAN WINS TOP PRIZE IN HEALTHY LUNCH OFF WITH METRO MEDITTERANEAN WRAP
A Co. Antrim woman has clinched the Healthy Lunch Off competition crown, with a unique healthy wrap creation, perfect for family adventures on the go.
The quirky competition created by leading convenience...more
A SPARKLING SEPTEMBER AWAITS AS FESTIVAL OF PROSECCO RETURNS TO THE MERCHANT HOTEL IN BELFAST
PROSECCO fans are in for a treat as Belfast’s five-star Merchant Hotel brings its annual Festival of Prosecco back for a second year.
Running throughout September, customers can enjoy an array of Prosecco-themed...more
TWO MEN ARRESTED AFTER MALE THREATENED WITH KNIVES IN NORTH BELFAST
TWO men aged 35 and 26 years old have been arrested following an incident at the Antrim Road area of north Belfast this evening, Wednesday, August 29.
Inspector Fairfield said: “Shortly before 6:25pm, it was...more
BELFAST WELCOMES STENA FORERUNNER AS IT UPS FREIGHT CAPACITY ON LIVERPOOL ROUTE
BELFAST Harbour CEO Joe O’Neill welcomes Captain Marcel Schaar of the Stena Forerunner to Belfast ahead of the ferry’s first sailing from Belfast to Liverpool.
The 3,000 lane metre Stena Forerunner has been...more