12 May, 2019

N.I. mini heatwave expected next week â temperatures set to hit a sizzling 20Â°C

Northern Ireland could be on the cusp of a mini-heatwave some experts have suggested.

Latest News

Firefighter who died in NI motorbike crash named locally

A man who died in a motorbike crash in Co Londonderry today has been named locally.

Serious traffic collision on outskirts of Magherafelt

There has been a serious road traffic collision on the road between Magherafelt and Cookstown.

Woman, 81, tells of joy after finally meeting her mum, 103, after 60-year search

An 81-year-old Irishwoman who grew up in a Bethany Home orphanage has spoken of her joy after meeting her 103-year-old mother for the first time.

Native of Londonderry passes away in Ontario

Johnston (John) Scott, who passed away peacefully at Owen Sound, Ontario, was a native of Londonderry, where he was born on January 4, 1937.

Sport Update

Rodney McAree leaves Coleraine post by mutual consent

Coleraine Football Club have have announced they have parted company with manager Rodney McAree by mutual consent

Michael Dunlop tests at Bishopscourt ahead of North West 200

Michael Dunlop has tested the Tyco BMW today at Bishopscourt in Co. Down ahead of next weekâs North West 200.

Jonathan Rea leads way at Imola in Italy, World Superbike leader Alvaro Bautista fourth

World champion Jonathan Rea topped the times in both free practice sessions at Imola in Italy on his Kawasaki ZX-10RR on Friday.

And finally...

Kittens build new lives after construction site rescue

A team of builders in Belfast got more than they bargained for when they found a litter of five newborn kittens and their mother curled up in a dirty sheet.

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