Police and the family of 15-year-old Billy Jo Abbott are concerned for her well-being.

Kilkeel ratepayers have been relieved to lose their crown for the worst Christmas tree in Northern Ireland, after their council replaced a display that drew howls of derision from across the province.

Detectives investigating the theft of a double ATM machine from a Tesco store in Antrim town centre have charged a 26-year-old man with conspiracy to steal.

Johnny McMurray's second-half strike cemented success for Larne over Glenavon after headed goals before the break by Harry Flowers and Albert Watson, with Stephen Murray's penalty offering brief home hope in the 3-1 defeat.

Glentoran head coach Mick McDermott may have collected an early present this week as ‘Manager of the Month’ but he is hoping his players can continue to deliver over the festive period.

The Red Devils face Wolves in the third round of the FA Cup on January 4 - but with a odd kick-off time.