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Fairy Tree, ancient graves and medieval ruins: why a Co Down home plan was rejected
A medieval church in County Down which could hold undiscovered artefacts has caused the refusal of a farmland development. Newry, Mourne...
Jul 26
Amber weather warning issued for Northern Ireland as torrential rain may lead to flash flooding
The Met Office has escalated its weather alert for parts of Northern Ireland, issuing an amber warning for very heavy rain between 23:00...
Jul 20
Portaferry hit-and-run: Man charged after boy on scooter dies following collision
A man has been charged following a fatal hit-and-run road traffic collision in Portaferry, County Down, which claimed the life of a young...
Jul 10
Young boy dies in Co Down hit-and-run collision
A young boy has tragically died following a hit-and-run road traffic collision in the Strand area of Portaferry, County Down, late on...
Jul 9
RNLI lifeguards carry out two mass rescues in one day on Cranfield Beach
Image: Nigel Millard RNLI lifeguards sprang into action last Tuesday in two dramatic back-to-back mass rescues, just days after returning...
Jul 9
Teenage girl dies in Co Down road collision: PSNI appeal for information
16-year-old Jaidyn Rice The Police Service of Northern Ireland has confirmed that a 16-year-old girl has tragically died following a road...
Jul 9
RNLI Lifeguards begin full-time duty on Causeway Coast and Co Down beaches for busy peak season
RNLI Lifeguards kick off peak season on the Causeway Coast and County Down beaches. (Photo: Michael Jess) RNLI lifeguards have officially...
Jul 3
Man (34) dies in scrambler collision in Co Down
A man has died following a single-vehicle road traffic collision involving a scrambler bike on the Comber Road in Newtownards on the...
Jul 1
Police confirm man has sadly died following a fatal motorcycle collision in Co Down
A man has sadly died following a road traffic collision in Newtownards, the Police Service of Northern Ireland (PSNI) has confirmed. The...
Jun 30
Murder investigation launched after pregnant woman found dead in Donaghadee
Murdered: 27-year-old Sarah Montgomery Detectives from the Police Service of Northern Ireland (PSNI) have launched a murder investigation...
Jun 29
Woman arrested as detectives investigate suspicious death of man
Detectives from the Police Service of Northern Ireland’s Serious Crime Branch have launched an investigation following the suspicious...
Jun 28
Police issue fresh appeal following sexual assault of teenage girl in Co Down
Detectives from the Police Service of Northern Ireland (PSNI) Rape Crime Unit (RCU) are continuing to urgently investigate a serious...
Jun 27
Rape Crime Unit investigates assault on teenager in Co Down
Detectives from the Police Service of Northern Ireland’s (PSNI) Rape Crime Unit have launched an investigation following the sexual...
Jun 25
Police investigate fatal poisoning of Red Kite in Northern Ireland
Red Kite (Photo credit M.Ruddock) An investigation is underway following the confirmed poisoning of a red kite in County Down, prompting...
Jun 25
Met Office issues yellow weather warning for thunderstorms in Northern Ireland
The Met Office has issued a yellow weather warning for eastern parts of Northern Ireland on Saturday, 14 June, as heavy rain and...
Jun 13
Springwatch 2025: BBC celebrates 20 years with new locations and spotlight on NI’s rich wildlife
Chris Packham and Michaela Strachan Image: BBC Studios/Olli Hillyer-Riley The BBC’s beloved Springwatch returns to screens on Monday, 26...
May 25
Teenage boy arrested after police officer seriously injured in deliberate ramming incident
A police officer has sustained serious injuries after a patrol vehicle was deliberately rammed in Newry during the early hours of...
May 23
Man arrested after car collides with pedestrians
A man has been arrested on suspicion of attempted murder following a serious incident on Main Street, Millisle, on Saturday evening, 17...
May 18
Northern Ireland woman defrauded of £15,000 in romance scam as police urge vigilance
A devastating romance scam has left a Northern Ireland woman £15,000 out of pocket, prompting a renewed police warning for the public to...
May 16
RNLI issues vital water safety advice as sunny spell continues in Northern Ireland
With temperatures soaring and a sunny spell expected to stretch into the weekend, the Royal National Lifeboat Institution (RNLI) is...
May 14
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