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PSNI cannabis seizure in Clabby A major police operation targeting organised crime has led to the discovery of nine cannabis factories with an estimated street value of £1.1 million and the arrest of 16 men across Northern Ireland. Detectives from the PSNI’s Organised Crime Branch, supported by Local Policing and Operational Support officers, carried out a series of proactive searches over two days, on 23 and 24 June, uncovering large-scale cannabis cultivation sites in Count

Damage caused to a police safety camera van A man has been arrested after a Road Safety Partnership camera van was attacked and damaged in Mid Ulster, leaving the vehicle off the road and prompting a fresh police appeal for witnesses. The incident happened on Ballinderry Bridge Road, Coagh on Monday afternoon, 22 June, when a man allegedly approached the safety camera van and began throwing masonry at the vehicle, smashing windows and shouting abuse at the driver. Police have

77-year-old Dessie Sheridan A 77-year-old man has died following a single-vehicle collision involving a tractor in the Fintona area outside Omagh. The man has been named as Dessie Sheridan, 77, from Tattyreagh. Emergency services were called to the incident in the Tullycunny Road area at around 6pm on Friday evening. Police, alongside colleagues from the Northern Ireland Ambulance Service and Northern Ireland Fire and Rescue Service, attended the scene. Sadly, Mr Sheridan was

Three people have been arrested after police uncovered a significant quantity of suspected drugs, firearms, ammunition, cash and counterfeit goods during a major operation in the Dungannon area. The searches, carried out on Friday, 19 June, involved officers from the PSNI’s Mid Ulster District Support Team, assisted by the Torrent Neighbourhood Policing Team, Dungannon Local Policing Team and the Armed Support Unit. Police say the operation resulted in the seizure of suspecte

Past CAFRE student William Burnett, alongside Nicola, Abigail, Matthew and Callum Turner viewed the dairy calves at Greenmount Campus. Thousands of people stepped behind the gates of CAFRE campuses at Enniskillen and Greenmount over the weekend as this year’s Bank of Ireland Open Farm Weekend combined hands-on learning, family fun and a closer look at Northern Ireland’s farming and food industries. From primary school pupils meeting farm animals for the first time to families

Missing County Tyrone woman Lyndsey Rankin The search for a missing County Tyrone woman has entered its tenth day, with police renewing their appeal for information as extensive searches continue around Lower Lough Erne and the Castle Archdale area. Thirty-one-year-old Lyndsey Rankin, from Castlederg, was reported missing after she was last seen in the Castle Archdale Marina area of Lisnarick at approximately 9.30am on Friday, 5 June. She was wearing black leggings and a dark

A motorist escaped unharmed after a group of masked men allegedly attempted to drag him from his vehicle during a brazen daylight incident in Cookstown. Police have launched an investigation following what detectives are treating as an attempted hijacking on the East Circular Road on Wednesday afternoon. The incident occurred between 2.10pm and 2.15pm on Wednesday, 10 June, when the driver was travelling along the road and noticed a number of males dressed in dark clothing, w

38-year-old Adrian Slevin from the Dromore area who sadly died following a road traffic collision in Co Tyrone The man who died following a two-vehicle collision in Co Tyrone at the weekend has been named by police as 38-year-old Adrian Slevin from the Dromore area. The fatal crash happened on the Clanabogan Road area of Omagh on Sunday, May 17, and has left another Northern Ireland community mourning the loss of a local man. Police confirmed on Tuesday that Mr Slevin died fo

A person has died following a serious two-vehicle collision in County Tyrone on Sunday morning, prompting a police investigation and renewed appeals for witnesses and dash-cam footage. Emergency services were called to the Clanabogan Road area of Omagh at around 9.10am on Sunday, 17th May, after reports of a crash involving a Volvo and a Mazda. Police confirmed that despite the efforts of emergency responders, one person was pronounced dead at the scene. The fatal collision l

A major organised crime investigation has led to the arrest of a 30-year-old man and the seizure of suspected cocaine worth an estimated £1 million, after detectives uncovered evidence of drug supply, illicit cash movement and indecent images of children on mobile devices. The man was arrested on Friday, 1 May, in the Cookstown area by detectives from the Police Service of Northern Ireland’s Organised Crime Unit. He is being held on suspicion of offences relating to drug supp

David Harkin, Franchisee Performance Manager at Subway UK and Ireland, is pictured with a group of finalists from across the competing clubs ahead of the NIYFA Subway Cup Finals Day at the Mid Ulster Sports Arena, Cookstown, where Northern Ireland’s top youth teams will compete for national honours. Northern Ireland’s most promising young footballers are set to take centre stage as 34 of the country’s leading youth teams prepare to compete for national honours at the NIYFA Su

Emmet Potter who was tragically died as a result of the road traffic collision A 38-year-old man has been charged in connection with a fatal road traffic collision in Caledon which claimed the life of Emmet Potter, with police confirming he is due to appear in court today. The charge follows the single-vehicle collision on Derrycourtney Road on Saturday, 25 April, which resulted in Mr Potter’s death and sparked an investigation by the Police Service of Northern Ireland’s Coll

A man who died following a single-vehicle collision in Caledon at the weekend has been formally named by police, as investigators continue to examine the circumstances surrounding the fatal incident and a suspect remains in custody. The Police Service of Northern Ireland (PSNI) confirmed that the victim was Emmet Potter, who lost his life after the collision in the Derrycourtney Road area on Saturday evening, 25 April. The fatal incident has prompted an active investigation b

61-year-old Patrick Deery A 61-year-old man has died following a single-vehicle road traffic collision in the Omagh area on Sunday morning. The deceased has been named as Patrick Deery, from the Dungannon area. The Police Service of Northern Ireland confirmed that officers received a report of the collision shortly before 11am on Sunday, April 26. The incident involved a motorcycle on the Clanabogan Road. Emergency services, including colleagues from the Northern Ireland Ambu

A person has died following a single-vehicle collision in the Caledon area on Saturday night, with police confirming an arrest has been made as an investigation continues into the circumstances surrounding the fatal incident. Emergency services were called to the Derrycourtney Road shortly after 11pm on Saturday, April 25, after reports of a crash involving a van. Officers from the Police Service of Northern Ireland attended the scene alongside colleagues from the Northern Ir

A remarkable double discovery in County Tyrone is shining new light on Ireland’s ancient past—while safeguarding its future. Within weeks of each other, a previously unknown burial cairn dating back up to 5,000 years and a 5,500-year-old Neolithic court tomb have both been uncovered and preserved near Omagh, as part of environmental and conservation work led by NI Water and local partners. The finds are not only archaeologically significant—they reveal how modern environmenta

Drugs seized by police in Mid Ulster Police in Mid Ulster have seized drugs valued at over £80,000 in a major operation targeting local drug supply. During a coordinated Day of Action on Friday 20 February, officers recovered Class A and B substances, including suspected cocaine, ketamine, and cannabis. The proactive searches were carried out across multiple properties in the Cookstown and Stewartstown areas. Local District Support Team (DST) officers led the operation, with

The Met Office has issued a yellow weather warning for ice across Northern Ireland, with hazardous travel conditions expected from 8pm on Friday 13 February 2026 until 10am on Saturday 14 February 2026. The warning covers County Antrim, County Down, County Londonderry and County Tyrone , where sub-zero temperatures combined with wintry showers could lead to icy surfaces and difficult driving conditions overnight. Forecasters say wintry showers may fall onto freezing ground du

A yellow weather warning for rain has been issued for Northern Ireland, with forecasters warning of potential flooding and transport disruption throughout Thursday. The warning is in effect between 10:00 and 23:59 on Thursday 22 January 2026 , covering County Antrim, County Armagh, County Down, County Londonderry and County Tyrone. Periods of persistent rain are expected to affect much of the region during the day. Weather officials say 15 to 25mm of rainfall is likely to fal

Missing Cookstown man, 21-year-old Taylor Stewart Police have confirmed that the body of a man has been located in Cookstown this afternoon, Wednesday 7 January, following days of intensive search efforts across the town. While formal identification has not yet taken place, police have confirmed that the family of Taylor Stewart, who has been missing since the early hours of New Year’s Day, has been informed. Taylor, aged 21, was last seen in the Church Heights area of Cookst