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Friday 30 October 2026 A stolen pick-up truck displaying registration plates taken from a vehicle in the Ballymena area was intercepted by police in Belfast during a busy shift that also saw a second driver arrested following an alleged hit-and-run incident in Lisburn. The PSNI’s Road Policing Intercept Team, based at Sprucefield, revealed details of three incidents on Wednesday 21 October, involving suspected vehicle theft, stolen number plates, alleged drink-driving and a f

Thursday 29 October 2026 A stray dog whose fight for survival set an important precedent for local authorities has celebrated his first year of freedom after a lengthy legal battle that could have ended in his destruction. Max, originally from Dundonald, captured hearts across Northern Ireland and beyond when campaigners fought to save him after he was classified as a banned Pit Bull-type dog. Now living with Molly Piper at her family's Mid Antrim Animal Sanctuary, Max has sp

Wednesday 14 October 2026 Detectives have seized approximately 20kg of suspected cocaine with an estimated street value of £2.4 million following a vehicle stop in County Antrim. A man in his 40s was arrested after police stopped and searched a van in the Hillsborough Road area of Lisburn on Tuesday evening (13 October). The discovery was made by officers from the Police Service of Northern Ireland’s Organised Crime Branch, who were carrying out patrols in the area. Van stopp

Taylor Kirk,Ballyclare, models Frasers and Levi's at Platform 26, Victoria Square Sunday 27 September 2026 County Antrim modelling talent stepped into the spotlight at Victoria Square as three local models took to the runway for the Belfast shopping destination’s latest Autumn/Winter fashion showcase. Cooper Dudley-Fergus from Ballymoney, Meagan Green from Lisburn and Taylor Kirk from Ballyclare were among the models showcasing new-season looks at Platform 26 on Friday 25 Sep

Friday 25 September 2026 A 35-year-old man was arrested after police stopped and searched a vehicle in the Lisnevenagh Road area near Ballymena on Thursday, 24 September, leading to the seizure of a large amount of cash and a subsequent drugs search in Lisburn. Police said the vehicle had been located after officers received a report of it being driven erratically in the Frosses Road area of Ballymoney. Cash and car seized Inspector McGillan said: “Officers from our Local Pol

40-year-old Karen Stewart who sadly died following a collision in County Antrim Thursday 24 September 2026 A 40-year-old woman has died in hospital from injuries sustained in a three-vehicle collision in Lisburn at the weekend. Karen Stewart, from the Portadown area, had been driving a Ford Kuga when it was involved in a collision with a Citroen C5 and BMW on the Moira Road, at its junction with Crewe Park Road. Five people taken to hospital Police received a report of the co

Wednesday 16 September 2026 A Northern Ireland council has “strongly disagreed” with the proposed timetable for tougher air pollution limits, while councillors have raised concerns that additional costs could ultimately fall on ratepayers. Lisburn and Castlereagh City Council’s Environment and Sustainability Committee has considered its response to a Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs (DAERA) consultation on plans to tighten legal limits for harmful part

The Ulster Aviation Society is preparing to throw open its historic wartime hangars for what promises to be its biggest European Heritage Open Days weekend yet, with more aircraft, historic vehicles and entertainment added as visitor numbers continue to soar. The entirely volunteer-run charity will welcome the public to Maze Long Kesh, near Lisburn, on Saturday 12 and Sunday 13 September, with free admission and parking and no need to book in advance. Running from 10am until

50-year-old James Bingham A 50-year-old man has sadly died following a two-vehicle road traffic collision in Lisburn, police have confirmed. James Bingham was pronounced dead at the scene after the collision, involving a white Citroen van and a white Mini, on Belfast Road in the early hours of Tuesday morning, 1 September. Police are now appealing for witnesses and dash-cam footage as officers from the Collision Investigation Unit investigate the circumstances surrounding the

A Co Antrim beautician has received a suspended prison sentence and fines totalling £3,600 after being convicted of unlawfully possessing prescription medicines intended for sale or supply from an aesthetics clinic operating at her home. Nadine Poole, 39, of Whitehill Lodge, Lisburn, was sentenced at Lisburn Magistrates’ Court after previously being found guilty of 12 offences under the Human Medicines Regulations 2012 and a further offence under the Misuse of Drugs Act 1971.

A care home provider has revealed staff were dismissed and others referred to professional bodies following the death of an 85-year-old resident at a Lisburn nursing home that later led to a criminal prosecution and £10,000 court fine. Healthcare Ireland, which also runs Slemish Care Home and Braefield Care Home in Ballymena, issued the statement after Healthcare Ireland (no.2) Limited appeared before Lisburn Magistrates Court over failings linked to the death of William Moor

Pond Park Care Home A care home provider operating in Northern Ireland has been fined £10,000 following the death of an 85-year-old resident who suffered a significant head injury after not being checked in line with his care plan. Healthcare Ireland (no.2) Limited, part of the wider Healthcare Ireland Group, was sentenced at Lisburn Magistrates Court after pleading guilty to a health and safety offence linked to the incident at Pond Park Nursing Home in Lisburn. The prosecut

A commemorative ceramic Poppy Wreath made by prisoners in Maghaberry Prison. (Image: Michael Cooper) The chairperson of Northern Ireland’s Prison Officers Association has called on all 11 councils to formally recognise prison staff murdered while serving in the line of duty. The appeal comes after Lisburn and Castlereagh City Council approved plans for a permanent cenotaph memorial to prison officers ahead of this year’s Remembrance Sunday commemorations. The council area is

A 77-year-old man has been jailed for historic child sexual abuse offences spanning more than four decades, with survivors describing the lifelong trauma they endured and calling on others to break their silence. William Lloyd Lavery, from Lisburn, was sentenced at Laganside Crown Court on Tuesday, April 28, to two years’ imprisonment for six counts of indecent assault against children. The court heard that between 1976 and 1978, Lavery sexually assaulted four girls all aged

A 12-year-old child has been left with serious injuries after being knocked down by a car in Lisburn on Monday afternoon, prompting a police appeal for dashcam footage from anyone who may have witnessed the incident. The collision happened on Prince William Road at around 3.15pm on April 20 and involved a black Honda Civic. Child taken to hospital with serious injuries Emergency services attended the scene following the incident, where the child sustained injuries described a

Two men are in hospital in a critical but stable condition after a serious single-vehicle collision involving a motorbike in Lisburn on Saturday afternoon. Police have issued an appeal for witnesses following the crash on Pond Park Road East, which happened at around 4.25pm on Saturday 4 April. The incident involved a motorbike which is understood to have collided with a crash barrier, leaving both riders with serious injuries. Serious injuries after collision with crash barr

Pictured left to right are Economy Minister, Caoimhe Archibald, First Minister Michelle O’Neill, Hugh Cormican, CEO of Cirdan, deputy First Minister Emma Little-Pengelly and Alison Currie, Chief Development Officer, Invest NI. A £12.9 million investment by Cirdan Imaging is set to create 72 highly skilled jobs while strengthening Northern Ireland’s growing reputation as a centre for life and health sciences innovation. Announced by the First Minister, deputy First Minister an

A Northern Ireland-wide phone app has left a Lisburn patient in medical distress following claims that a “serious condition” was revealed before a doctor could present her test results. Northern Ireland is the first UK region to fully roll out the ‘My Care’ app through the Encompass IT system, with a Co Down councillor raising concerns about a potential system “blip”. Lisburn and Castlereagh City Council’s recent full council meeting heard that a local resident claimed she h

PD Ice after the discovery A police dog’s nose for hidden cash has helped detectives uncover £90,000 and make two arrests in a County Antrim during a targeted operation against suspected illegal money lending. Officers from the Police Service of Northern Ireland’s Predatory Lending Team (PLT) carried out planned searches at three residential properties in the Donard Drive and Tirowen Drive areas of Lisburn on Thursday, 19 February. What they discovered — thanks in large part

Officers from the Police Service of Northern Ireland (PSNI) have arrested two people in Lisburn on suspicion of illegal money lending and associated criminality, as part of an ongoing investigation by its Predatory Lending Team. The arrests were made on Thursday, 19 February. A 59-year-old woman and a 36-year-old man were detained during the operation, and a significant amount of cash was seized. Both suspects have since been released on bail pending further enquiries. Cash s