A group of traders in Londonderry has objected to an application made by the production company behind hit Channel 4 series, 'Derry Girl', to close a city centre street next week.

A Lurgan man is to go on trial for animal cruelty after he denied beating a puppy to death with a hammer.

The PSNI’s Terrorism Investigation Unit said on Thursday they had raided a home in an unspecified part of west Belfast.

Glenn Irwin made his debut on the JG Speedfit Kawasaki at Guadix on Wednesday as the Bennetts British Superbike rider commenced a two-day test at the Spanish circuit.

Portadown manager Matthew Tipton has issued a warning to his under-performing players that futures hang in the balance.

Kyle Lafferty has been included in the Northern Ireland squad for the forthcoming games against the Republic of Ireland and Austria.