30/06/2025
Investigation Continues Into Downpatrick Sexual Assault
Detectives from the Police Service Rape Crime Unit (RCU) are continuing their investigation into the sexual assault of a teenage girl in the Samson's Lane area, off the Ardglass Road in Downpatrick. The incident occurred shortly after 08:30 on Tuesday, 24 June 2025.
Detective Superintendent Lindsay Fisher addressed public concern, stating: "I understand that people are concerned however our specialist trained RCU detectives continue to work at pace to support the victim and progress the investigation."
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30 June 2025
Investigation Continues Into Downpatrick Sexual Assault
Detectives from the Police Service Rape Crime Unit (RCU) are continuing their investigation into the sexual assault of a teenage girl in the Samson's Lane area, off the Ardglass Road in Downpatrick. The incident occurred shortly after 08:30 on Tuesday, 24 June 2025.
Investigation Continues Into Downpatrick Sexual Assault
Detectives from the Police Service Rape Crime Unit (RCU) are continuing their investigation into the sexual assault of a teenage girl in the Samson's Lane area, off the Ardglass Road in Downpatrick. The incident occurred shortly after 08:30 on Tuesday, 24 June 2025.
30 June 2025
Drivers Warned Of Rising QR Code Car Park Scams
Police are urging drivers across Northern Ireland to exercise extreme caution when paying for parking using QR codes, following a recent increase in scam incidents targeting car park users. Scammers are reportedly placing fraudulent QR code stickers over legitimate ones found on parking meters and official signage.
Drivers Warned Of Rising QR Code Car Park Scams
Police are urging drivers across Northern Ireland to exercise extreme caution when paying for parking using QR codes, following a recent increase in scam incidents targeting car park users. Scammers are reportedly placing fraudulent QR code stickers over legitimate ones found on parking meters and official signage.
30 June 2025
EA Special Needs Crisis "Cannot Continue" – SDLP
The ongoing crisis within the Education Authority (EA) regarding school placements for children with Special Educational Needs (SEN) cannot be allowed to continue, according to SDLP Opposition Education Spokesperson Cara Hunter MLA.
EA Special Needs Crisis "Cannot Continue" – SDLP
The ongoing crisis within the Education Authority (EA) regarding school placements for children with Special Educational Needs (SEN) cannot be allowed to continue, according to SDLP Opposition Education Spokesperson Cara Hunter MLA.
30 June 2025
Rosie's Trust Offers Charity Places For 2026 TCS London Marathon
For the first time in its history, Rosie's Trust has secured two coveted charity places for the upcoming TCS London Marathon in 2026.
Rosie's Trust Offers Charity Places For 2026 TCS London Marathon
For the first time in its history, Rosie's Trust has secured two coveted charity places for the upcoming TCS London Marathon in 2026.
30 June 2025
Investigation Launched Following Suspicious Death In Newry
Detectives from the PSNI's Serious Crime Branch have launched an investigation following the suspicious death of a man in Newry today, Saturday, 28 June 2025. Detective Chief Inspector Tom Phillips stated: "At around 12:45, police received a report that a man, aged in his 40s, had sustained a serious injury in the Fisher Park area of the city.
Investigation Launched Following Suspicious Death In Newry
Detectives from the PSNI's Serious Crime Branch have launched an investigation following the suspicious death of a man in Newry today, Saturday, 28 June 2025. Detective Chief Inspector Tom Phillips stated: "At around 12:45, police received a report that a man, aged in his 40s, had sustained a serious injury in the Fisher Park area of the city.
30 June 2025
Murder Inquiry Launched After Pregnant Mother-of-Two Dies In Donaghadee
Detectives from the PSNI's Major Investigation Team have launched a murder inquiry following the death of a woman in Donaghadee on Saturday, 28 June 2025. She has been identified as 27-year-old Sarah Montgomery, a mother-of-two who was also confirmed to have been pregnant at the time of her death.
Murder Inquiry Launched After Pregnant Mother-of-Two Dies In Donaghadee
Detectives from the PSNI's Major Investigation Team have launched a murder inquiry following the death of a woman in Donaghadee on Saturday, 28 June 2025. She has been identified as 27-year-old Sarah Montgomery, a mother-of-two who was also confirmed to have been pregnant at the time of her death.
30 June 2025
PSNI Advice Ahead Of 01 July Parades Across Belfast
Road users in Belfast are advised to anticipate significant traffic disruption on Tuesday, 1 July 2025, as a number of parades are scheduled to take place across the city. A large parade is expected to commence on Templemore Avenue at approximately 19:30, with an anticipated finish time of around 23:00.
PSNI Advice Ahead Of 01 July Parades Across Belfast
Road users in Belfast are advised to anticipate significant traffic disruption on Tuesday, 1 July 2025, as a number of parades are scheduled to take place across the city. A large parade is expected to commence on Templemore Avenue at approximately 19:30, with an anticipated finish time of around 23:00.
30 June 2025
Alliance MP Urges Labour To Fully Abandon Benefit Cuts Bill
Alliance MP Sorcha Eastwood has called on the Labour Government to "completely abandon" its proposed benefit cuts Bill. The Lagan Valley MP made her comments ahead of a planned vote on Tuesday, 1 July 2025, following the Government's announcement of a partial climbdown on the cuts in response to a threatened rebellion by over 100 Labour MPs.
Alliance MP Urges Labour To Fully Abandon Benefit Cuts Bill
Alliance MP Sorcha Eastwood has called on the Labour Government to "completely abandon" its proposed benefit cuts Bill. The Lagan Valley MP made her comments ahead of a planned vote on Tuesday, 1 July 2025, following the Government's announcement of a partial climbdown on the cuts in response to a threatened rebellion by over 100 Labour MPs.
30 June 2025
This Month's Top Tech Events: From Start-Ups to Scandals
Innovation cycles faster than ever, and the past month brought a blend of breakthroughs and setbacks. From new funding rounds and ambitious summit lineups to high-profile scandals, tech leaders and startup enthusiasts have had a lot to follow. Even those enjoying a spin at first.
This Month's Top Tech Events: From Start-Ups to Scandals
Innovation cycles faster than ever, and the past month brought a blend of breakthroughs and setbacks. From new funding rounds and ambitious summit lineups to high-profile scandals, tech leaders and startup enthusiasts have had a lot to follow. Even those enjoying a spin at first.
30 June 2025
Other News In Brief
SF MP Condemns Latest Arson Attack on West Belfast Phone Mast Sinn Féin MP Paul Maskey has strongly condemned the latest arson attack targeting a phone mast in west Belfast. The West Belfast MP voiced his dismay at the incident: "This wanton destruction, fuelled by inaccuracies and misconceptions, is damaging vital infrastructure in our community.
Other News In Brief
SF MP Condemns Latest Arson Attack on West Belfast Phone Mast Sinn Féin MP Paul Maskey has strongly condemned the latest arson attack targeting a phone mast in west Belfast. The West Belfast MP voiced his dismay at the incident: "This wanton destruction, fuelled by inaccuracies and misconceptions, is damaging vital infrastructure in our community.
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Northern Ireland WeatherToday:A sunny but frosty start for many. However cloud increases by midday with a few showers reaching the north coast, these mostly light but spreading inland this afternoon. Chilly. Maximum temperature 8 °C.Tonight:A rather cloudy evening with scattered showers. Becoming drier through the night with some good clear spells developing and a patchy frost away from coasts. Minimum temperature 0 °C.