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Almost half NI race rioters reported for domestic abuse
Almost half of those arrested for race hate disorder in Belfast last August had previously been reported to the PSNI for domestic abuse.
PSNI criticised for ‘eroding confidence’ in ethnic minority communities after launch of new plan
A human rights organisation has said race hate crime is at a “record high” in Northern Ireland and accused the PSNI of “over-policing” ethnic minority communities as the police launched their Race and ...
‘You get a roll with it’: NI couple combine love of music with business dream in Oasis-themed diner
When it comes to embracing the hype around the Oasis reunion tour, one Northern Ireland business is better placed than most.
Glenavon topped my list when axe fell at Oval, says defender
Harry Murphy’s decision to sign for Glenavon on a permanent basis was an easy one because he believes the loan move he made to Mourneview Park in January was “probably the best thing” he’s ever done.
Moment single father told teenage son he had won £1m on lottery
A single father who has battled bowel cancer filmed the moment he told his son he had won £1 million on the lottery, with the pair hugging and jumping excitedly around the kitchen. Paul Harvey, of ...
NI man charged with drugs offences ‘after cannabis was delivered to wrong address’ is bailed
A man charged with drugs and blackmail offences over the loss of 50kg of herbal cannabis smuggled into Northern Ireland is to be released from custody, a High Court judge has ruled.
MLAs slam chemo delays: ‘Absurd if children are forced to leave NI for cancer treatment’
MLAs have expressed concern about a number of children with cancer who face chemotherapy delays because more than half of specialist nurses in the Belfast Trust are off work.
PSNI investigate report that masked man pointed gun at woman in her garden
Police are investigating after a report that a masked man had pointed a gun at a woman in her garden in the Omagh area.
Co Antrim pharmacist who stole 25,000 diazepam tablets given community service
A Co Antrim pharmacist was handed a 200-hour community service order today after a judge heard he had stolen 25,000 diazepam tablets over the course of three years.
Interest rate cut could add to ‘frenzied’ NI housing market
The cut to interest rates could intensify the already "frenzied" activity on Northern Ireland’s property market, a mortgage adviser has predicted.
Proud Linfield skipper Jamie Mulgrew insists the Blues squad have ‘the hunger’ to retain their title
There is not much more for Jamie Mulgrew to achieve in Irish League football. The 39-year-old Linfield icon has swept the boards in terms of trophy triumphs — he has 11 League winners’ medals sitting ...
NIFL reveals that historic piece of silverware will make comeback as Championship trophy
The Northern Ireland Football League (NIFL) has confirmed that the winners of the Playr-Fit Championship will be awarded the iconic George Wilson Cup, which will return for the first time since 2019.