25 Dec, 2018

Thieves stealing directly from shoppersâ trollies, DUP MP tells police

A DUP MP has warned the public to be âextra carefulâ after receiving reports of thefts from shopping trolleys and cars at âlocal shopping centresâ.

Latest News

Varadkar backing for âgood â¨supporter of Irelandâ Juncker

Taoiseach Leo Varadkar has insisted Jean Claude Juncker is the right man to lead the European Commission through the Brexit process.

Cross-border shopping trips worth over Â£400m to NI

Shoppers from the Republic of Ireland spent well over Â£400 million on this side of the border last year, new statistics show.

Alarm raised overhome computer scam after Â£1,000stolen from Carrick woman

Scamwise NI is advising householders never to allow remote access to home computers after a Carrick woman had Â£1,000 stolen from her bank account.

Queenâs Christmas message: Goodwill to all as important as ever

The Queen will use her Christmas Day broadcast to say the Christian message of âpeace on earth and goodwill to allâ is needed âas much as everâ.

Sport Update

Cliftonville: Joe Gormley extends contract by three years at Irish League club

Cliftonvilleâs record goalscorer Joe Gormley has stopped any January transfer stories by committing his future to the club.

Institute: Paddy McLaughlin searching for defensive strength to tackle Ards

Institute manager Paddy McLaughlin says his players need to become more solid defensively as they prepare to host bottom side Ards on Boxing Day.

Marcell Coetzee challenges Ulster to press on during derby Guinness PRO14 games

Backrow forward Marcell Ceotzee has called on the Ulster squad to push on over the festive fixtures in the Guinness PRO14.

And finally...

The Great Christmas Switch-Off: TV audiences down by half since 1980s

Christmas Day was once the biggest date in the television calendar, with over 20 million people tuning in to see the latest blockbuster film or comedy special.

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