14 Apr, 2019

Fire-fighters tackle major house fire

Fire-fighters are currently at the scene of a major house fire in Newtonabbey.

Latest News

Ben Lowry: The appalling sacking of the traditional philosopher Sir Roger Scruton

There was another example of political cowardice this week.

Ben Lowry: The DUPâs best hope now is that a new, tougher Tory leader comes in

Arlene Foster said on Thursday that the United Kingdom was heading inexorably towards a âno dealâ Brexit if concerns on the backstop were not heeded by the European Union.

Church ransacked in overnight burglary

A County Armagh church was ransacked during a reported burglary overnight.

Light sentences let terrorists think they can continue to plot murder

For several years now, this newspaper has been monitoring the alarmingly light sentences that are being given to some people convicted of serious dissident republican terrorist activity.

Sport Update

Portadown: Promotion one step closer as home win sets up Carrick Rangers play-off

Portadownâs Bluefin Sport Championship promotion push gained another boost as home success over Harland and Wolff Welders by 3-1 confirmed a pre-play-off meeting with Carrick Rangers for the chance to tackle the top flightâs second-bottom side.

Linfield are league champions after scoreless draw with Crusaders at Windsor Park

Linfield 0 Crusaders 0

World Superbikes Assen: Race one cancelled due to heavy snow and hailstone showers

The opening World Superbike race at Assen has been cancelled due to heavy snow and hailstone showers.

And finally...

Man appears in court on terror charges

A man has appeared in court in Belfast today (Saturday) charged with a number of terror offences.

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