Monthly Archives: March 2015
MAN DIES AFTER TREE FALLS ON VAN
A man has been injured after a tree fell on a van.
The accident happened on the Coolkill Road in Middletown in Co Armagh.
Police say one man was removed from the vehicle with injuries which are not believed to be life-threatening. The...moreMAJOR BOOST FOR ECONOMY AS JET2 ANNOUNCE NEW FLIGHT ROUTES OUT OF BELFAST
NORTHERN Ireland's economy could see the knock-on effects of a major milestone in holiday destination flight. For Jet2.com and Jet2holidays with the very first flights jetting off from Belfast International Airport to Rome on more
PSNI OFFICER ‘JUSTIFIED’ IN PUNCHING THUG OVER IRON BAR ATTACK ON WOMAN
THE Police Ombudsman has ruled that a police officer was justified in punching a man who had subjected a "defenceless" woman to a beating with a suspected metal bar.
The incident happened in the seaside town of Portrush in the early...more15 ARRESTS ACROSS SOUTH AND EAST BELFAST
POLICE say officers made 15 arrests across south east Belfast between 12.10 pm yesterday and 5 am today. Suspects were detained for offences such as theft, taking and driving away, driving with excess alcohol and assault occasioning actual bodily harm. All were...more
JUDGEMENT RESERVED IN ‘GAY CAKE’ COURT CASE
JUDGEMENT Has been reserved at the end of the landmark 'gay cake' case in Belfast.
The case in Belfast was taken by gay rights activist, Gareth Lee.
He placed the order for the cake with...moreEURO QUALIFIERS: NORTHERN IRELAND MOVE A STEP CLOSER AFTER 2-1 WIN OVER FINLAND
NORTHERN Ireland have given their chances of qualifying for Euro 2016 a major boost after Kyle Lafferty's double goal strike gave them a 2-1 win over Finland at Windsor Park.
The victory sees Michael O'Neill’s side consolidate second place in...moreKENNEDY LAUNCHES WALK TO SCHOOL COMPETITION
TRANSPORT Minister Danny Kennedy put his best foot forward today to launch the Travelwise NI ‘Walk to School Week’ competition. The Minister invited all primary schools in Northern Ireland to take part by sending in entries for My Walk to School competition which asks...more
PSNI CHIEF CONSTABLE WRITES TO ALL HOMES OVER NEW POLICING STRUCTURES
CHIEF Constable George Hamilton has written to every home in Northern Ireland to explain what the forthcoming changes to policing will mean for the public. The letters are being delivered to coincide with the April 1st deadline which marks the beginning of a...more
MAN CHARGED OVER HOTEL STABBING
A 29 year old man has been charged over a stabbing incident at a hotel in Glengormley. He has been charged with offences including attempted wounding. The suspect is to appear at Belfast Magistrates' Court this morning. The attack happened outside the Chimney Corner...more