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Dec 3, 2024
Bellaghy Bawn to host new writers’ residency following £3.8 million cultural investment
Bellaghy Bawn Bellaghy Bawn is set to become a premier destination for writers following a £3.8million (€4.6million) investment agreement...
Nov 11, 2024
Woman in 30’s in critical condition following road traffic collision
Police are appealing for information and witnesses following a serious two-vehicle road traffic collision in Magherafelt. Inspector Long...
Nov 10, 2024
One man arrested following road traffic collision
Police are appealing for information following a report of a two vehicle road traffic collision on the Drumgrass Road in Cookstown this...
Oct 29, 2024
Over 3,000 fireworks with estimated street value of £10,000 seized by police
Fireworks seized by police from a property in the Bellaghy area. Police in Magherafelt have recovered a large quantity of fireworks that...
Oct 28, 2024
Man (83) sadly dies following road traffic collision
Police can confirm 83-year-old Brendan Conlan, from the Cookstown area, has sadly passed away following a two vehicle road traffic...
Oct 26, 2024
Cookstown woman sadly dies following road traffic collision
68-year-old Nora O’Hagan The Police Service of Northern Ireland can confirm a woman has sadly died following a road traffic collision...
Oct 24, 2024
Darryn Armstrong sentenced to minimum of 20 years for 'sickening' murder of Ali Jayden Doyle
A photo of Ali, as provided by her family Darryn Armstrong and Jade Dempsey appeared before Belfast Crown Court today, Thursday 24...
Oct 15, 2024
Department of Health confirms closure of GP practice in Magherafelt
The Department of Health can confirm that the GP practice at Fairhill Health Centre, Magherafelt, is due to close on 31 October 2024,...
Oct 6, 2024
Unleashing the legend: Could the story of Abhartach & others boost Mid Ulster's spooky tourism?
Abhartach's grave, now known as Slaghtaverty Dolmen, and is locally referred to as "The Giant's Grave". Speaking at a recent Development...
Oct 6, 2024
Singing for Fun programme aims to connect rural women in Mid Ulster
A new singing programme aimed at rural women in Mid Ulster will begin on Tuesday 22 October in Moneymore Leisure Centre at 7.30pm. This...
Sep 4, 2024
Magherafelt based Dormans appoints NI drinks industry expert
Jeff Tosh (centre) is welcomed to Dormans Hospitality Group by Directors Henry and Ryan McGlone. Jeff Tosh, one of the most well-known...
Aug 31, 2024
Pioneering Magherafelt nightclub celebrates 10th anniversary
One of Northern Ireland’s premiere nightclub venues – Secrets Magherafelt – celebrates it’s 10-year anniversary this weekend, and has...
Aug 25, 2024
Ballymena Squash Club shines in first appearance at Nick Hastings Memorial Tournament
The finalists of the Beginners and Intermediate plate and shield competitions. Steven Purvis, Malcolm Watterson, William Nicholson,...
Aug 21, 2024
Man charged with murder of 57-year-old Sophie Watson in Magherafelt
Detectives from the Police Service of Northern Ireland's Major Investigation Team, investigating the death of Sophie Watson, 57 years in...
Aug 19, 2024
Police investigate circumstances of woman’s death in Magherafelt
Police are investigating the circumstances surrounding the death of a woman, aged in her 50s, in Magherafelt. Officers, responding to a...
Aug 7, 2024
Northern Ireland teen scouted by Red Bull in search to find next F1 World Champion
Fionn McLaughlin seen during the Red Bull Driver Search in Jerez, Spain After impressing in Red Bull Driver Search, Red Bull’s global...
Aug 2, 2024
Ulster Pipe Band & Drum Major Championships taking place this weekend in Cookstown
This Saturday’s (August 3) Ulster Pipe Band & Drum Major Championships will be held in Cookstown for the first time ever – and it is seen...
Jun 14, 2024
Police and CRS teams searching for Stephen Watterson have recovered a body
Police and Community Rescue Service searching for missing person Stephen Watterson, have recovered a body in the Tobermore Road area of...
Jun 13, 2024
Police issue updated appeal for missing person Stephen Watterson
55-year-old Stephen Watterson Police appealing for the whereabouts of missing person 55-year-old Stephen Watterson, have issued an...
Jun 11, 2024
Police make fresh appeal for information on missing person Stephen Watterson
CCTV image of 55-year-old Stephen Watterson Police are reiterating their appeal for information on the whereabouts of missing person,...
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