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Police name man killed in suspected hit-and-run as Patrick Flanagan
Victim: 69-year-old Patrick Flanagan from the Derry area . Police have confirmed that the man who died after being seriously injured in Dungiven in the early hours of Sunday, 2 November, was 69-year-old Patrick Flanagan from the Derry area. Detective Inspector Gillian Connolly, from the PSNI’s Criminal Investigation Department , said: “Police received a report at approximately 1.35am on Sunday morning that an injured man had been found in the Foreglen Road area. “Officers att
Nov 4, 2025


Police name victim as Jordan Webb after murder investigation launched
Suspected murder victim: Jordan Webb Detectives from the Police Service of Northern Ireland’s Major Investigation Team have launched a murder investigation following the death of a man in Portavogie. The victim has been named as 28-year-old Jordan Webb. Police and the Northern Ireland Ambulance Service attended a property in the New Harbour Road area of the County Down village on the morning of Monday, 3 November. Detective Inspector Hollie McCartan , who is leading the inves
Nov 3, 2025


Murder investigation launched after man found dead in County Down
Detectives from the Police Service of Northern Ireland’s Major Investigation Team have launched a murder investigation following the death of a man in Portavogie. Police and emergency services were called to a property in the New Harbour Road area of the coastal village on the morning of Monday 3 November. Detective Inspector Hollie McCartan said: “Officers, along with colleagues from the Northern Ireland Ambulance Service, responded to a report received just after 7.45am. “
Nov 3, 2025


Man in his 60s dies after suspected hit-and-run in Dungiven
The Police Service of Northern Ireland (PSNI) has confirmed that a man aged in his 60s has died after being seriously injured in Dungiven in the early hours of Sunday, 2 November. Detective Inspector Gillian Connolly, from the PSNI’s Criminal Investigation Department , said: “Police received a report at approximately 1.35am that an injured man had been found in the Foreglen Road area. “Officers attended, alongside our colleagues from partner emergency services. The injured ma
Nov 2, 2025


Irons Bakery mourns loss of beloved matriarch, Mrs Anna Irons
Remembering: Mrs Anna Irons A much-loved figure behind one of Ballymena’s most cherished family businesses has sadly passed away. Irons Home Bakery, a longstanding institution in the town, announced the death of Mrs Anna Irons on Sunday morning, 26 October. In a heartfelt statement, the bakery said: “Due to the passing of Mrs Anna Irons this morning, Irons Home Bakery will be closed until Wednesday as a mark of respect. “We aim to reopen on Thursday but we will update this pa
Oct 26, 2025


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
Oct 20, 2025


Man released on bail after woman’s death in Co Antrim
A 40-year-old man arrested in connection with the death of a woman in Newtownabbey has been released on bail pending further enquiries, police have confirmed this evening, Monday, 13th October. Emergency services, including officers from the Police Service of Northern Ireland (PSNI) and the Northern Ireland Ambulance Service, were called to a property in the Old Mill Drive area on Sunday afternoon, 12th October. A woman was sadly pronounced dead at the scene. Detective Chief
Oct 13, 2025


Cookstown man, 21, named as victim of fatal road traffic collision
21-year-old Thomas Lagan Police have named the man who tragically died following a two-vehicle collision in Cookstown on Friday morning,...
Oct 11, 2025


Tragic Cookstown road collision claims life of 21-year-old man
A 21-year-old man has died following a two-vehicle road traffic collision in the Cookstown area early this morning, Friday 10th October....
Oct 10, 2025


Tributes paid to Co Antrim woman Beatrice Higgins following fatal Glarryford collision
Pictured: 81-year-old Beatrice Higgins The woman who tragically died following a two-vehicle collision in Glarryford on Sunday, 28...
Oct 1, 2025


Woman in her 80s sadly dies following two-vehicle collision in Glarryford
A woman in her 80s has tragically died following a two-vehicle road traffic collision in the Glarryford area of County Antrim on Sunday,...
Sep 28, 2025


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, 2025


Ballymena man (80) sadly dies following three-vehicle collision
80-year-old Robert Russell Bamber (Roy) An 80-year-old man has sadly died following a three-vehicle road traffic collision in Ballymena,...
Sep 20, 2025


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, 2025


Woman, 78, sadly dies following road traffic collision
Joyce Crooks A woman has died following a serious road traffic collision in Dungannon, police have confirmed. She was Joyce Crooks, aged...
Sep 16, 2025


Police name 42-year-old man killed in Lisburn as murder probe continues
Detectives from the Police Service of Northern Ireland (PSNI) have named the man who died following a serious assault in Lisburn. He was...
Sep 16, 2025


Irish Guardsman Major Robert James Wilmont M.B.E. honoured in Bushmills
The scenes on Wednesday when a Service of Thanksgiving for the life of Major Robert James Wilmont M.B.E. was held at Dunluce Presbyterian...
Sep 3, 2025


Man in his 50s dies in Ballyclare hit-and-run collision
Police have confirmed that a man has died following a fatal hit-and-run collision in Ballyclare on Friday night (15 August). The incident...
Aug 16, 2025


Tributes paid to Dr Elma Lutton, longest-serving Principal of Cambridge House Grammar School
Former Principal of Cambridge House Grammar School, Dr Dorothy Elma Lutton Cambridge House Grammar School has paid heartfelt tribute to...
Aug 13, 2025


Police name murder victim as suspect held over possible linked church assault
Murdered: 56-year-old Stephen Brannigan Detectives have named the man killed in Downpatrick at the weekend as 56-year-old Stephen...
Aug 12, 2025
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