NEWS

Thursday 29 October 2026 The popular fly-on-the-wall documentary series ‘Peelers: The PSNI for Real’ is returning to television next month, giving viewers another behind-the-scenes look at the challenges, pressures and human stories of policing across Northern Ireland. Series Two will begin on BBC One Northern Ireland on Wednesday 11 November at 10.40pm, with episodes also available on BBC iPlayer from 6am that morning. The documentary follows Police Service of Northern Irela

Thursday 29 October 2026 Detectives are appealing for witnesses after two masked men entered a house in Ballyclare and threatened a resident during a burglary on Wednesday evening (28 October). The incident happened in the Springhill Meadows area, with police receiving a report at approximately 9.20pm. One of the intruders may have been armed with a knife. The men searched the property before fleeing empty-handed, leaving the resident badly shaken but physically unharmed. Mas

Missing man last seen in Belfast: 32-year-old David Campbell Wednesday 28 October 2026 Police are appealing for help in locating 32-year-old David Campbell from Belfast amid growing concerns for his welfare, six days after he was last seen. David was last seen at the Mater Hospital in north Belfast during the early hours of Thursday 22 October. Police believe he could have travelled anywhere in Northern Ireland and are urging the public to help find him. Description of missin

Upper Bann MP Carla Lockhart Wednesday 28 October 2026 The High Court has ruled that the Secretary of State acted lawfully in banning an Orange Order parade along Portadown’s Garvaghy Road, while delivering a significant warning about unlawful protests, respect for the rule of law and the involvement of elected representatives. Wednesday’s judgment has prompted renewed demands from Upper Bann DUP MP Carla Lockhart for First Minister Michelle O’Neill to be removed from office,

Local neighbourhood policing teams and community representatives who attended the recent event at Coleraine Police Station Tuesday 27 October 2026 Neighbourhood policing teams across Causeway Coast and Glens have been strengthened with additional officers, as police seek to increase their visibility in local communities and improve how residents’ concerns are addressed. The increased staffing was highlighted at a Meet the Teams event at Coleraine Police Station on Friday 16 O

Tuesday 27 October 2026 Two beloved Trumpeter swans and more than ten ducks have died following a serious oil contamination incident at Broughshane Waterfowl Park, leaving volunteers devastated as they fight to save the remaining affected birds. The Broughshane Environment, Waterfowl and Wildlife Trust (BEWWT) confirmed the losses on Monday (26 October), four days after heating oil entered the park's waters following what the charity described as an act of vandalism involving

Tuesday 27 October 2026 A man has been taken to hospital after being beaten with iron bars and shot in the leg by masked men who entered a house in Dervock during the early hours of Tuesday morning (27 October). Police said four masked men, one armed with a handgun and the other three carrying iron bars, entered a property in the Stratham View area shortly before the incident was reported at 12.30am. The victim was struck on the head and arms with the bars before being shot i

Monday 26 October 2026 A man aged in his 80s has died in hospital more than three weeks after a two-vehicle road traffic collision on the A1 near Newry. The man was driving a grey Citroën C3 involved in a collision with a red Renault Clio at the junction of Derrycraw Road on Thursday 1 October. Police confirmed that he died in hospital on Saturday 24 October. Three people were taken to hospital following the collision, which was reported to police at approximately 11.30am. Po

Cash seized by police during searches in Operation Lockstream Monday 26 October 2026 Police have seized more than £200,000 in cash during a major crackdown on organised crime networks, including searches of two properties in Cushendall where almost £50,000 was recovered alongside tobacco, cigarettes and mobile phones. The seizures formed part of Operation Lockstream, a nationwide multi-agency initiative targeting criminals suspected of exploiting road, rail and port networks,

Stolen: JCB 530-70 telehandler Sunday 25 October 2026 A property owner near Ballymena has described the extraordinary lengths thieves went to during a major raid on an industrial premises in Cullybackey, leaving estimated losses and damage exceeding £100,000 and a facility intended for business expansion inoperable. The thieves stole a JCB 530-70 telehandler, industrial machinery, welding equipment and substantial quantities of copper from the Granagh Road property, which was

Missing County Antrim man Mark Dinsmore Sunday 25 October 2026 Police and the family of a missing 50-year-old man from the Bushmills area are growing increasingly concerned for his whereabouts and are appealing to the public for help finding him. Mark Dinsmore was last seen in the Ballybogey Road area of Ballymoney at approximately 6pm on Saturday 24 October. Police are asking anyone who may have seen Mark, or who has information that could help locate him, to get in touch. D

Sunday 25 October 2026 Households across Northern Ireland are being urged to stay alert to bogus callers as darker evenings approach, with NI Water reminding residents never to allow anyone into their home without first checking their identity. The utility company has issued fresh advice on how to recognise genuine employees, safely check identification and use a police verification service if someone arrives unexpectedly claiming to be from NI Water, Water Service or the Wat

Sunday 25 October 2026 Detectives are appealing for witnesses and information following two burglaries in Mid and East Antrim on Saturday 24 October, during which cash and jewellery were stolen from homes in Larne and Carrickfergus. Police are investigating the two separate incidents and have urged anyone with information or relevant CCTV, dashcam or doorbell footage to come forward. Larne burglary discovered by homeowner In Larne, a homeowner returned to their property in th

Sunday 25 October 2026 Three men have been charged with attempted murder following a stabbing in Doagh, County Antrim, on Thursday night (22 October), which left a man requiring hospital treatment. The men, aged 31, 32 and 46, have each been charged with a number of offences, including attempted murder, and are expected to appear before Belfast Magistrates’ Court on Monday 26 October. The charges follow a police investigation into an assault in the Templepatrick Road area of

Sunday 25 October 2026 The extraordinary campaign for justice following the murder of Belfast father Robert McCartney is the focus of a new three-part BBC documentary, with all episodes available to watch now on BBC iPlayer ahead of tonight’s television broadcast. Murder in Belfast: Sisters Seeking Justice tells how five sisters challenged the IRA following their brother’s killing, taking their demands for answers from the streets of Belfast to the White House. Produced by th

Sunday 25 October 2026 Motorists are being warned of road closures across Northern Ireland after Storm Boelo brought down trees, blocking major routes and disrupting journeys to Belfast International Airport. Police have highlighted two particularly significant closures, including the Ballyrobin Road near the airport and the Glenshane Road, where fallen trees have made sections impassable. Drivers are being urged to exercise caution, allow additional travelling time and avoid

Suspected drugs seized by police following a patrol stop of a vehicle in Magherafelt. Saturday 24 October 2026 An 18-year-old man arrested after police discovered suspected Class A drugs during a vehicle stop in Magherafelt has been released on bail pending further enquiries. The teenager was a passenger in a Volkswagen Golf stopped by Police Service of Northern Ireland (PSNI) officers on proactive mobile patrol in the Highfield Road area at approximately 12.20am on Friday 23

Saturday 24 October 2026 A woman in her sixties has died following a road traffic collision involving a car in Aghagallon, County Antrim, on Friday afternoon (23 October). The collision, involving a female pedestrian and a white Audi Q3, occurred on the Lurgan Road and was reported to police at approximately 2.50pm. Police officers and colleagues from the Northern Ireland Ambulance Service attended the scene, but the woman died at the scene. A 34-year-old man, who was driving

Jailed: 44-year-old Gary McCrystal Friday 23 October 2026 A 44-year-old man has been sentenced to three years in prison, with 12 months to be served in custody, for his involvement in the violent disorder that erupted in Ballymena in June 2025. Gary McCrystal was sentenced at Belfast Magistrates’ Court today, Friday 23 October, after being charged with riot following the disturbances that saw police officers attacked and widespread damage caused across the town. The sentence

Friday 23 October 2026 Police are appealing for witnesses after burglars smashed their way into a house in Antrim, ransacked rooms and are believed to have stolen money. The break-in happened at a property in the Knockmoyle Drive area between 6pm and 7.40pm on Thursday 22 October, while the house was unoccupied. Rear patio doors were smashed and items were left strewn across floors as rooms throughout the property were searched. No injuries were reported. Police investigate s