27/06/2025
Over £1.1m In Illicit Medicines Seized In Major Operation
Over £1.1 million worth of illicit medicines, comprising 848,376 tablets, have been successfully seized in Northern Ireland as part of Operation Pangea XVII, a major international enforcement initiative.
This significant haul was the result of a five-month crackdown, conducted between 16 December 2024 and 16 May 2025, during which 25 searches were carried out across the region, leading to 15 individuals being interviewed in police custody.
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27 June 2025
Over £1.1m In Illicit Medicines Seized In Major Operation
Over £1.1 million worth of illicit medicines, comprising 848,376 tablets, have been successfully seized in Northern Ireland as part of Operation Pangea XVII, a major international enforcement initiative.
Over £1.1m In Illicit Medicines Seized In Major Operation
Over £1.1 million worth of illicit medicines, comprising 848,376 tablets, have been successfully seized in Northern Ireland as part of Operation Pangea XVII, a major international enforcement initiative.
27 June 2025
Funding Scheme Announced for NI Community Refurbishments
A new funding scheme will provide around £4 million to support essential construction and refurbishment works on community buildings, halls and facilities across Northern Ireland.
Funding Scheme Announced for NI Community Refurbishments
A new funding scheme will provide around £4 million to support essential construction and refurbishment works on community buildings, halls and facilities across Northern Ireland.
27 June 2025
Maghera Fire Station Unveils £772,500 Modernisation
Maghera Fire Station has officially unveiled its upgraded facilities following a significant £772,500 investment in refurbishment by the Northern Ireland Fire & Rescue Service (NIFRS).
Maghera Fire Station Unveils £772,500 Modernisation
Maghera Fire Station has officially unveiled its upgraded facilities following a significant £772,500 investment in refurbishment by the Northern Ireland Fire & Rescue Service (NIFRS).
27 June 2025
New Research Outlines Northern Ireland's Economic Disparities
Newly published research reports will play a key role in shaping future policies aimed at addressing economic disparities across Northern Ireland, according to Economy Minister Dr Caoimhe Archibald.
New Research Outlines Northern Ireland's Economic Disparities
Newly published research reports will play a key role in shaping future policies aimed at addressing economic disparities across Northern Ireland, according to Economy Minister Dr Caoimhe Archibald.
27 June 2025
Man Sentenced For Manslaughter Of Ryan McNab In Rathcoole
Marc Doak, aged 27, has been sentenced at Laganside Crown Court for the manslaughter of Ryan McNab in Rathcoole in 2022. Doak, who had pleaded guilty to the charge of manslaughter earlier this year, received a three-year sentence, with half of the term to be served in custody and the remaining half on licence.
Man Sentenced For Manslaughter Of Ryan McNab In Rathcoole
Marc Doak, aged 27, has been sentenced at Laganside Crown Court for the manslaughter of Ryan McNab in Rathcoole in 2022. Doak, who had pleaded guilty to the charge of manslaughter earlier this year, received a three-year sentence, with half of the term to be served in custody and the remaining half on licence.
27 June 2025
Best Football Managers of All Time: Who Made History in Football?
Football is not just a game of talented players; it's also a sport defined by strategic masterminds on the sidelines. Great football managers shape their teams into formidable units, achieving incredible results and leaving indelible marks on football history.
Best Football Managers of All Time: Who Made History in Football?
Football is not just a game of talented players; it's also a sport defined by strategic masterminds on the sidelines. Great football managers shape their teams into formidable units, achieving incredible results and leaving indelible marks on football history.
27 June 2025
Other News In Brief
Traffic Disruption Expected In South And East Belfast The PSNI has told road users to anticipate potential traffic disruption in south and east Belfast on Saturday evening, 28 June 2025, due to a music concert scheduled at Ormeau Park.
Other News In Brief
Traffic Disruption Expected In South And East Belfast The PSNI has told road users to anticipate potential traffic disruption in south and east Belfast on Saturday evening, 28 June 2025, due to a music concert scheduled at Ormeau Park.
26 June 2025
PSNI Investigating Sexual Assault On Teenage Girl In Downpatrick
Detectives from the Police Service Rape Crime Unit (RCU) have launched an investigation following a sexual assault on a teenage girl in the Samson's Lane area, off the Ardglass Road in Downpatrick. The incident occurred shortly after 08:30 on Tuesday, 24 June 2025.
PSNI Investigating Sexual Assault On Teenage Girl In Downpatrick
Detectives from the Police Service Rape Crime Unit (RCU) have launched an investigation following a sexual assault on a teenage girl in the Samson's Lane area, off the Ardglass Road in Downpatrick. The incident occurred shortly after 08:30 on Tuesday, 24 June 2025.
26 June 2025
Ombudsman Calls For Review Into 1973 Murder Of Marian Beattie
The Police Ombudsman's Office has recommended that the Police Service of Northern Ireland (PSNI) commission an independent review into the 1973 murder of 18-year-old Marian Beattie in Co. Tyrone.
Ombudsman Calls For Review Into 1973 Murder Of Marian Beattie
The Police Ombudsman's Office has recommended that the Police Service of Northern Ireland (PSNI) commission an independent review into the 1973 murder of 18-year-old Marian Beattie in Co. Tyrone.
26 June 2025
Renew Appeal For Information In 1972 Joseph Leitch Murder
Officers from the Police Service of Northern Ireland's (PSNI) Legacy Investigation Branch are appealing to the public for assistance with information concerning the 1972 murder of Joseph Leitch. Detective Inspector McCrissican stated: "Mr Leitch, a 72-year-old retired farmer, lived alone at his property in The Craigs, Cullybackey.
Renew Appeal For Information In 1972 Joseph Leitch Murder
Officers from the Police Service of Northern Ireland's (PSNI) Legacy Investigation Branch are appealing to the public for assistance with information concerning the 1972 murder of Joseph Leitch. Detective Inspector McCrissican stated: "Mr Leitch, a 72-year-old retired farmer, lived alone at his property in The Craigs, Cullybackey.
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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.