17/07/2025
77-Year-Old Extradited To NI Over Sex Offences
A 77-year-old man is scheduled to appear before Ballymena Magistrates' Court today (17 July) after he was extradited from Bulgaria to Northern Ireland.
These offences took place in County Antrim during the 1970s and 1980s.
The man, who was initially arrested in Bulgaria on 10 June 2025, is wanted in Northern Ireland to face trial for multiple offences, including four counts of rape, one count of gross indecency with a child, 11 counts of indecent assault of a female, and two counts of inciting another to indecently assault a female.These offences took place in County Antrim during the 1970s and 1980s.
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17 July 2025
77-Year-Old Extradited To NI Over Sex Offences
A 77-year-old man is scheduled to appear before Ballymena Magistrates' Court today (17 July) after he was extradited from Bulgaria to Northern Ireland.
77-Year-Old Extradited To NI Over Sex Offences
A 77-year-old man is scheduled to appear before Ballymena Magistrates' Court today (17 July) after he was extradited from Bulgaria to Northern Ireland.
17 July 2025
Alliance Seeks Further Clarity On Voting Age Of 16
Alliance has requested further clarity in light of the news that the voting age across the UK has been lowered to 16.
Alliance Seeks Further Clarity On Voting Age Of 16
Alliance has requested further clarity in light of the news that the voting age across the UK has been lowered to 16.
17 July 2025
Minister Hosts Reception For International Investors
Economy Minister Dr Caoimhe Archibald hosted an evening reception in County L’Derry ahead of today's (July 17) beginning of The 153rd Open golf tournament for potential investors from the US, Australia, India and Europe.
Minister Hosts Reception For International Investors
Economy Minister Dr Caoimhe Archibald hosted an evening reception in County L’Derry ahead of today's (July 17) beginning of The 153rd Open golf tournament for potential investors from the US, Australia, India and Europe.
17 July 2025
Police Arrest 20 Year-Old In Belfast On Drug Offences
A 20 year-old man has been arrested in Belfast on numerous drug offences after police carried out a stop and search of a vehicle on Tuesday, 15 July. According to a report shortly before 2.
Police Arrest 20 Year-Old In Belfast On Drug Offences
A 20 year-old man has been arrested in Belfast on numerous drug offences after police carried out a stop and search of a vehicle on Tuesday, 15 July. According to a report shortly before 2.
17 July 2025
Bank Of Ireland Awards £435k Through Community Fund
Bank of Ireland has announced the latest round of funding from its flagship community investment initiative, the Community Fund. Delivered in partnership with Community Foundation Ireland, the programme is allocating £435,500 in grants to community organisations across the island of Ireland.
Bank Of Ireland Awards £435k Through Community Fund
Bank of Ireland has announced the latest round of funding from its flagship community investment initiative, the Community Fund. Delivered in partnership with Community Foundation Ireland, the programme is allocating £435,500 in grants to community organisations across the island of Ireland.
17 July 2025
SDLP Calls To End Western Trust Consultation
A public consultation into the removal of emergency surgery at the South West Acute Hospital (SWAH) in Enniskillen must now be scrapped, according to the SDLP Fermanagh and Omagh District Council Group Leader, Councillor Adam Gannon.
SDLP Calls To End Western Trust Consultation
A public consultation into the removal of emergency surgery at the South West Acute Hospital (SWAH) in Enniskillen must now be scrapped, according to the SDLP Fermanagh and Omagh District Council Group Leader, Councillor Adam Gannon.
17 July 2025
Communities Minister Welcomes Social Housing Cash Boost
The Competition and Markets Authority's (CMA) announcement that £100m will be split across the UK to directly support the delivery of social and affordable housing has been welcomed by Communities Minister Gordon Lyons. Northern Ireland's share of the money, which is expected to be around £3.
Communities Minister Welcomes Social Housing Cash Boost
The Competition and Markets Authority's (CMA) announcement that £100m will be split across the UK to directly support the delivery of social and affordable housing has been welcomed by Communities Minister Gordon Lyons. Northern Ireland's share of the money, which is expected to be around £3.
17 July 2025
Other News In Brief
Man In Court Charged With Possession Of A Firearm A 41 year-old man is set to appear before Belfast Magistrate's Court today (17 July) charged with theft and possession of a firearm with intent to cause fear of violence. Police arrested the man in east Belfast on Tuesday, 15 July. All charges are to be reviewed by the Public Prosecution Service.
Other News In Brief
Man In Court Charged With Possession Of A Firearm A 41 year-old man is set to appear before Belfast Magistrate's Court today (17 July) charged with theft and possession of a firearm with intent to cause fear of violence. Police arrested the man in east Belfast on Tuesday, 15 July. All charges are to be reviewed by the Public Prosecution Service.
16 July 2025
Cross-Community Sports Camp Cancelled Over GAA Participation
A planned summer sports camp aimed at bringing together young people from different communities in County Down has been called off due to objections surrounding the participation of a small group of children affiliated with a GAA club.
Cross-Community Sports Camp Cancelled Over GAA Participation
A planned summer sports camp aimed at bringing together young people from different communities in County Down has been called off due to objections surrounding the participation of a small group of children affiliated with a GAA club.
16 July 2025
Lisa McHugh Reveals Functional Neurological Disorder Diagnosis
County Fermanagh-based country music star Lisa McHugh has revealed she has been diagnosed with Functional Neurological Disorder (FND).
Lisa McHugh Reveals Functional Neurological Disorder Diagnosis
County Fermanagh-based country music star Lisa McHugh has revealed she has been diagnosed with Functional Neurological Disorder (FND).
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Northern Ireland WeatherToday:A sunny but frosty start for many. However cloud increases by midday with a few showers reaching the north coast, these mostly light but spreading inland this afternoon. Chilly. Maximum temperature 8 °C.Tonight:A rather cloudy evening with scattered showers. Becoming drier through the night with some good clear spells developing and a patchy frost away from coasts. Minimum temperature 0 °C.