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Woman dies following single-vehicle collision in County Down
A woman in her 60s has tragically died following a single-vehicle collision near Comber, County Down earlier today, police have confirmed. The Police Service of Northern Ireland (PSNI) said the incident occurred on Ballygowan Road at around 12.30pm on Monday, 20th October. Emergency services rushed to the scene after receiving reports of the crash. Inspector Cherith Adair from the Collision Investigation Unit said: “Police received a report at 12.30pm of a collision in the Ba
17 hours ago


American woman jailed for £135,000 mortgage advisor fraud against Northern Ireland clients
A 56-year-old US citizen who conned Northern Ireland clients out of around £135,000 while working as a mortgage advisor has been jailed for four years. Marianne Smyth was sentenced today (Friday 17 October) at Downpatrick Crown Court after being found guilty of three counts of fraud by abuse of position and three counts of theft following a four-day trial last month. The offences date back to when Smyth was working as a mortgage advisor in Northern Ireland between 2005 and 20
4 days ago


Secret tobacco factory dismantled in major HMRC operation in Northern Ireland
A secret tobacco factory — one of the largest and most sophisticated ever uncovered in Northern Ireland — has been dismantled following a...
Oct 10


PSNI: Vehicles used “as weapons” in Cookstown and Jonesborough ramming incidents
Damage caused to the police vehicle during the incident in Jonesborough. Two police vehicles were rammed in separate incidents in...
Sep 27


Police arrest three people after building society staff protect vulnerable older customer
Police have arrested three people after quick-thinking building society staff intervened to protect a vulnerable older person from...
Sep 27


Northern Ireland weather: Yellow warning for rain issued by Met Office
The Met Office has issued a yellow weather warning for heavy rain across parts of Northern Ireland on Saturday, 27 September 2025. The...
Sep 26


Second man sadly dies following Co Down collision as PSNI renew appeal
28-year-old Caoimhin Teggart The Police Service of Northern Ireland (PSNI) has confirmed that a second man has died following a serious...
Sep 25


Police vehicle attacked during violent disorder in Co Down
A police vehicle has been left out of action after being attacked by a crowd in Kilkeel during the early hours of Monday 22 September....
Sep 22


Home schooling on the rise as parents warn NI’s education system is failing neurodiverse children
Home schooling parents have warned neurodiverse children in Northern Ireland are being “failed by the education system”. Heart-breaking...
Sep 22


Met Office yellow weather warning for Northern Ireland as heavy rain forecast
The Met Office has issued a yellow weather warning for Northern Ireland, with the potential for heavy rainfall, flooding, and travel...
Sep 18


PSNI appeal after 21-year-old man dies in Co Down collision
21-year-old Ryan Cunningham The Police Service of Northern Ireland (PSNI) has confirmed that the man who died following a serious road...
Sep 16


Two men critically injured after BMW collides with pillar
Two men remain in hospital with critical injuries following a serious road traffic collision in Downpatrick on Friday night. Police have...
Sep 13


BBC NI documentary gives voice to young people living with a stammer
Nathan and Courtney. (Images: Triplevision) A new BBC Northern Ireland documentary, True North: My Stammer, My Story , will shine a light...
Sep 12


Murder investigation launched after man found dead in Co Down
Detectives from the Police Service of Northern Ireland (PSNI) have launched a murder investigation following the death of a man in...
Aug 25


Two men arrested after £400,000 cannabis factory uncovered in Co Down warehouse
The cannabis farm discovered in a warehouse in County Down. Police have uncovered a large-scale cannabis factory in the County Down...
Aug 20


RNLI issues safety warning after multiple rescues at County Down beach
RNLI Lifeguard Emmy Torrens RNLI lifeguards were kept busy on Cranfield Beach, County Down, on Saturday (16 August) after warm weather...
Aug 19


Murder inquiry in Downpatrick after priest seriously injured in brutal church attack
Detectives from the Police Service of Northern Ireland’s (PSNI) Major Investigation Team have launched a murder inquiry following the...
Aug 10


‘Political failure’ blamed for tragic death of NI mum denied access to cancer treatment close to home
:A vivid depiction of CAR T-cell therapy in action, showcasing a genetically engineered CAR T-cell (left) targeting and binding to cancer...
Aug 7


Police confirm body discovered beside burning vehicle was that of a woman aged in her 30s
Police have confirmed that a woman in her 30s was found dead beside a burning car in Omagh on Friday afternoon, and her death is no...
Aug 4


Silent Valley to close as Storm Floris brings weather warning to Northern Ireland
Silent Valley Mountain Park Image: K. Mitch Hodge Silent Valley Mountain Park in County Down will be closed to the public on Monday 4th...
Aug 2
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