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The UK’s first children and young people’s bereavement charity, Winston’s Wish , has launched a new text-based support service designed to make grief support more accessible to young people who may struggle to speak about their feelings out loud. The new service will allow bereaved young people aged 13 to 25 to access specialist support through WhatsApp or SMS, offering what the charity describes as “grief support in your pocket”. Available weekdays from 3pm to 8pm , excludi

Infrastructure Minister Liz Kimmins has urged the public to make road safety a priority in 2026 following the release of provisional figures showing that 57 people lost their lives on Northern Ireland’s roads in 2025. The latest data, published by the Police Service of Northern Ireland (PSNI), highlights a decrease on the 69 fatalities recorded in 2024 and the 71 deaths in 2023. However, the figures also reveal deeply concerning trends involving vulnerable road users, particu

A woman has sadly died following a serious road traffic collision in Lisnaskea, County Fermanagh, the Police Service of Northern Ireland (PSNI) has confirmed. The collision occurred on Friday, 5th December, on the Crom Road, and involved a Vauxhall Insignia car and a Renault Traffic van. Chief Inspector Simpson from the PSNI’s Collision Investigation Unit said officers were called to the scene shortly before 5pm. “Officers responded to a report that a Vauxhall Insignia car a

George Mitchell, 48, from Harryville, Ballymena Tributes have been paid to Ballymena man George Mitchell, who tragically died in a house fire at his home on Boxing Day. Mr Mitchell, aged 48, lost his life in the incident at a property on Waring Street, which occurred on Friday 26 December. Emergency services attended the scene, but he was sadly pronounced dead at the property. Police have confirmed that the death is not being treated as suspicious and enquiries into the circu

A woman has sadly died following a two-vehicle road traffic collision on the Ardglass Road in Downpatrick on Friday evening, 26 December. The Police Service of Northern Ireland (PSNI) confirmed that emergency services were called to the scene shortly after 5.40pm following reports of a collision involving a black Seat Arona and a white Vauxhall Insignia. Chief Inspector Simpson from the Collision Investigation Unit said: “Police received a report of a two vehicle collision, i

A 23-year-old man has died following a single-vehicle road traffic collision involving a forklift in the Craigantlet area of Newtownards on Christmas Eve. The Police Service of Northern Ireland (PSNI) confirmed that the fatal collision occurred on a laneway off the Holywood Road on Wednesday 24 December, shortly before 1pm. Emergency services were called to the scene, however the young man was pronounced dead despite the efforts of first responders. Chief Inspector Simpson of

A 20-year-old man has died and two teenagers have been seriously injured following a multi-vehicle road traffic collision in Cookstown in the early hours of Friday morning. The Police Service of Northern Ireland (PSNI) confirmed that the fatal collision occurred on the Drum Road shortly before 12.40am on Friday 26 December and involved three vehicles. Chief Inspector Simpson of the Police Service’s Collision Investigation Unit said police received reports of a two-vehicle co

A man in his 40s has died following a house fire in the Waring Street area of Ballymena, police have confirmed. Emergency services were alerted to the incident shortly before 9.45am on Friday 26 December. Police officers attended the scene alongside colleagues from the Northern Ireland Fire & Rescue Service (NIFRS), but the man was sadly pronounced dead at the property. In a statement, police said enquiries into the circumstances surrounding the fire are ongoing. At this stag

Police and forensic officers are in attendance today (Wednesday, 24 December) at the scene of a sudden death in Ballymena. Officers were called to a residential property on Moat Road, in the Harryville area of the town, earlier today. The area remains cordoned off while enquiries continue. Witnesses reported seeing police vehicles and forensic personnel at a home in the Moat Road area, prompting concern among local residents. The incident has drawn attention in what is typica

93-year-old Patrick Joseph Brady, known locally as Patsy A 93-year-old man has sadly died following a road traffic collision in Rathfriland. The Police Service of Northern Ireland (PSNI) confirmed that the fatal incident occurred late on Saturday night, 20 December, on the Newry Road. Chief Inspector Simpson from the PSNI’s Collision Investigation Unit said officers were alerted shortly before 11pm. “Shortly after 10.45pm, we received a report of a collision involving a silv

A woman aged in her 90s has tragically died following a fire at a residential property in Lisburn, as the Northern Ireland Fire & Rescue Service (NIFRS) issued an urgent home fire safety appeal after four fatal house fires across Northern Ireland in just three days. The Police Service of Northern Ireland (PSNI) confirmed officers received a report of an ongoing fire in the Tansy Road area shortly before 6.30pm on Sunday evening, December 14. Police attended alongside colleagu

Police in Magherafelt have issued a public appeal for assistance in identifying the body of a man found in the Diamond area of the town earlier today, Sunday 14th December. Officers were alerted to the discovery during the morning, prompting an immediate investigation. The Police Service of Northern Ireland (PSNI) has confirmed that the man is believed to have died within the past 24 hours and that his death is not being treated as suspicious at this time. Inspector Knipe has

The Northern Ireland Fire & Rescue Service (NIFRS) has issued a renewed appeal for household fire safety after a woman died following a house fire in Dunmurry, marking the third fatal fire within a 24-hour period. Firefighters were called to reports of a house fire at Areema Drive, Dunmurry, at 3.51am on Saturday morning. Two appliances from Lisburn Fire Station and one from Cadogan Fire Station attended the incident. Smoke alarms alerted the occupants of the property, enabli

The Northern Ireland Fire & Rescue Service (NIFRS) has issued an urgent appeal for households to prioritise fire safety following two fatal house fires attended within a matter of hours. Firefighters were called to two separate incidents on Friday, 12 December 2025, both of which resulted in the tragic loss of life. The incidents, which occurred in Belfast and Bangor, are currently under investigation. The first incident was reported at 10.55am, when firefighters from Westlan

Two people have died following a serious road traffic collision in Glenavy, the Police Service of Northern Ireland has confirmed. The fatal crash occurred on Saturday, 22nd November, shortly after 6.25pm on the Lurgan Road. Emergency services were called to the scene following reports of a collision involving a grey Skoda Fabia and a grey Cupra Formentor. Chief Inspector Simpson of the PSNI’s Collision Investigation Unit said: “Shortly after 6.25pm, we received a report of a

The Police Service of Northern Ireland (PSNI) has formally identified the man who died in a two-vehicle collision on the Windyhill Road between Limavady and Coleraine. The victim has been confirmed as 57-year-old David Elder, from the Ballymoney area. Mr Elder tragically died at the scene of Thursday’s crash, which occurred shortly after 9.45am and involved a lorry and a white Peugeot Partner van. The Windyhill Road remained closed for several hours on Thursday, 20 November,

A man has died following a two-vehicle road traffic collision on Windyhill Road, between Limavady and Coleraine, on Thursday 20 November, the Police Service of Northern Ireland (PSNI) has confirmed. The incident, which occurred shortly after 9.45am, involved a lorry and a white Peugeot Partner van. Chief Inspector Celeste Simpson, from the Collision Investigation Unit , said: “Police received a report shortly after 9.45am, on Thursday morning, of a collision involving a lorry

24-year-old Jamie Mitchell The Police Service of Northern Ireland has confirmed the identity of the man who died following a road traffic collision in Coleraine during the early hours of this morning, Saturday 8th November. He was 24-year-old Jamie Mitchell from the Portrush area. The fatal collision occurred shortly after 1.20am on the Dunhill Road, involving a car and a pedestrian. Despite the efforts of emergency services, Mr Mitchell sadly died at the scene. Chief Inspect

A man in his 20s has died following a road traffic collision in Coleraine during the early hours of this morning, Saturday 8th November. Police have confirmed the incident occurred shortly after 1.20am on the Dunhill Road and involved a car and a pedestrian. Emergency services attended the scene, but despite their efforts, the pedestrian was pronounced dead at the scene. Chief Inspector Celeste Simpson from the Police Service of Northern Ireland’s Collision Investigation Unit

Police have confirmed that a man has died following a single-vehicle road traffic collision in Magherafelt on Thursday evening, 6 November. Chief Inspector Celeste Simpson from the Police Service of Northern Ireland’s Collision Investigation Unit said: “Police received a report shortly after 5.50pm of a collision involving a car and a pedestrian in the Grange Road area. “Our officers attended, supported by colleagues from partner emergency services. However, sadly, the pedest