12/05/2025
Renewed Call For Vigilance As Wildfire Risk Remains High
The Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs (DAERA), Northern Ireland Fire & Rescue Service (NIFRS), and the Police Service of Northern Ireland (PSNI) have issued a joint appeal for public vigilance due to the high risk of wildfires during the current warm and dry spring weather.
The call for heightened awareness comes as a multi-agency response, led by NIFRS, continues to tackle a significant wildfire in the Slieve Beagh area of County Tyrone.
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12 May 2025
Renewed Call For Vigilance As Wildfire Risk Remains High
The Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs (DAERA), Northern Ireland Fire & Rescue Service (NIFRS), and the Police Service of Northern Ireland (PSNI) have issued a joint appeal for public vigilance due to the high risk of wildfires during the current warm and dry spring weather.
Renewed Call For Vigilance As Wildfire Risk Remains High
The Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs (DAERA), Northern Ireland Fire & Rescue Service (NIFRS), and the Police Service of Northern Ireland (PSNI) have issued a joint appeal for public vigilance due to the high risk of wildfires during the current warm and dry spring weather.
12 May 2025
21-Year-Old Jailed Over 'Extensive' Child Abuse And Blackmail
A 21-year-old Lurgan man, Max Hollingsbee, has been sentenced to five years and two months in prison for a campaign of online child sexual abuse and blackmail involving 42 charges. The sentence was handed down at Craigavon Crown Court. Hollingsbee will serve half of his sentence in custody and half on licence.
21-Year-Old Jailed Over 'Extensive' Child Abuse And Blackmail
A 21-year-old Lurgan man, Max Hollingsbee, has been sentenced to five years and two months in prison for a campaign of online child sexual abuse and blackmail involving 42 charges. The sentence was handed down at Craigavon Crown Court. Hollingsbee will serve half of his sentence in custody and half on licence.
12 May 2025
Belfast's Urban Garden Celebrates Successful First Year Of Growth
Belfast's Urban Garden (The BUG) has celebrated a successful first year, not only cultivating plants and flowers but also fostering friendships and strong community connections, remarked Deputy Lord Mayor Councillor Andrew McCormick.
Belfast's Urban Garden Celebrates Successful First Year Of Growth
Belfast's Urban Garden (The BUG) has celebrated a successful first year, not only cultivating plants and flowers but also fostering friendships and strong community connections, remarked Deputy Lord Mayor Councillor Andrew McCormick.
12 May 2025
Two Men Charged After £200k Cannabis Factory Uncovered In Co Armagh
Two men are due to appear at Lisburn Magistrates Court today, Monday 12th May, charged with a number of drug-related offences following the discovery of a sophisticated cannabis factory in Blackwatertown, Co. Armagh.
Two Men Charged After £200k Cannabis Factory Uncovered In Co Armagh
Two men are due to appear at Lisburn Magistrates Court today, Monday 12th May, charged with a number of drug-related offences following the discovery of a sophisticated cannabis factory in Blackwatertown, Co. Armagh.
12 May 2025
Communities Minister Gordon Lyons Visits North West 200
Communities Minister Gordon Lyons visited the Briggs Equipment North West 200 over the weekend to meet with competitors and fans at the internationally renowned road racing event.
Communities Minister Gordon Lyons Visits North West 200
Communities Minister Gordon Lyons visited the Briggs Equipment North West 200 over the weekend to meet with competitors and fans at the internationally renowned road racing event.
12 May 2025
Police Appeal For Information After Erratic Driving Incident
Police in Derry City and Strabane are appealing for information following an incident involving a silver-coloured BMW being driven erratically in the city last night, Sunday 11th May. At approximately 9:10 pm, officers on patrol observed the vehicle being driven in a dangerous manner in the vicinity of the Letterkenny Road.
Police Appeal For Information After Erratic Driving Incident
Police in Derry City and Strabane are appealing for information following an incident involving a silver-coloured BMW being driven erratically in the city last night, Sunday 11th May. At approximately 9:10 pm, officers on patrol observed the vehicle being driven in a dangerous manner in the vicinity of the Letterkenny Road.
12 May 2025
NI Pupils Build Lasting Links With Ukrainian School Near The Front Lines
Kilmoyle Primary School situated in the village of Ballybogey, Co Antrim has been selected to take part in the UK–Ukraine School Partnerships Programme, a British Council initiative funded by the UK Government.
NI Pupils Build Lasting Links With Ukrainian School Near The Front Lines
Kilmoyle Primary School situated in the village of Ballybogey, Co Antrim has been selected to take part in the UK–Ukraine School Partnerships Programme, a British Council initiative funded by the UK Government.
12 May 2025
Other News In Brief
O'Neill Urges Taoiseach To Prioritise Presidential Votes For Northern Ireland Citizens Sinn Féin Leas-Uachtarán and First Minister Michelle O'Neill has written to An Taoiseach, Simon Harris, urging him to make extending Irish Presidential voting rights to Irish citizens living in the north a priority for the Irish government.
Other News In Brief
O'Neill Urges Taoiseach To Prioritise Presidential Votes For Northern Ireland Citizens Sinn Féin Leas-Uachtarán and First Minister Michelle O'Neill has written to An Taoiseach, Simon Harris, urging him to make extending Irish Presidential voting rights to Irish citizens living in the north a priority for the Irish government.
09 May 2025
PSNI Issue Warning Amid Rise in 'Sextortion' Cases
Police in Derry City & Strabane are urging the public to be vigilant following a recent increase in reports of online blackmail involving intimate or sexual content, commonly referred to as 'sextortion’. Chief Inspector Cherith Craig said: "'Sextortion, particularly where a child victim is involved, is a heinous and disgusting crime.
PSNI Issue Warning Amid Rise in 'Sextortion' Cases
Police in Derry City & Strabane are urging the public to be vigilant following a recent increase in reports of online blackmail involving intimate or sexual content, commonly referred to as 'sextortion’. Chief Inspector Cherith Craig said: "'Sextortion, particularly where a child victim is involved, is a heinous and disgusting crime.
09 May 2025
Alliance Proposes 'Lotteries For Communities' Bill To Boost Charity Funding
Alliance Communities spokesperson Sian Mulholland MLA has launched a public consultation for her proposed Private Member's Bill, "Lotteries for Communities," aimed at providing a crucial funding boost to charitable organisations in Northern Ireland.
Alliance Proposes 'Lotteries For Communities' Bill To Boost Charity Funding
Alliance Communities spokesperson Sian Mulholland MLA has launched a public consultation for her proposed Private Member's Bill, "Lotteries for Communities," aimed at providing a crucial funding boost to charitable organisations in Northern Ireland.
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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.
