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Belfast man found guilty of assault on partner and ‘pitch fork’ weapon possession
A man has been found guilty of a vicious attack on his then partner during which he threw a piano stand and a pitchfork at her.
Man tried to press pregnant partner’s face onto hot cooker and threatened to ‘kill the wean’, court told
A Londonderry man attacked his heavily pregnant partner by trying to press her face down onto a hot cooker and threatening to “kill the wean”, a court has been told.
NI social media sensation: ‘People think I’m putting it on, but this is how I talk’
Social media sensation Donkey 262 has revealed he gets abuse from people who accuse him of putting on his thick north Antrim accent.
Cliftonville and Northern Ireland ace hit with huge 16-match ban for alleged referee ‘assault’
Cliftonville Ladies captain Kelsie Burrows has been slapped with a huge 16-match ban for an alleged ‘assault’ on a match official.
New Commissioner for Victims & Survivors of Troubles appointed
The First Minister and deputy First Minister have today announced the appointment of Joe McVey as the new Commissioner for Victims & Survivors of the Troubles.
Belfast man ‘drove car into motorcyclist and punched him after pursuit across the city’, court told
A Belfast man allegedly drove his car into a motorcyclist and punched him following a pursuit across the city, a court heard today.
Northern Ireland and Liverpool star Conor Bradley in a race to be fit for the start of the new season
Liverpool manager Arne Slot has revealed it will be ‘tight’ for Conor Bradley to be ready for the start of the new season after the Northern Ireland star was ruled out of tonight’s friendly double ...
PSNI say death of woman (30s) found beside burning car not believed to be suspicious
Police have said the death of a woman in her 30s found beside a burning car in Co Tyrone is not “believed to be suspicious.” ...
Tyrone takeaway conned out of £150 through hoax call: ‘People are going to great lengths’
A pizza takeaway in Co Tyrone has thanked its customers for their support after it was conned out of £150 over the weekend.
New UUP MLA Jon Burrows calls for Unionism to have 'same passion' as Nationalism
The New UUP MLA for North Antrim and former PSNI Superintendent Jon Burrows has said it is 'vital' for Unionism to have the 'same passion' as Nationalism to promote the benefits of Northern Ireland.
Mourners attend memorial service of former Empire and Smash Hits Editor Barry McIlheney in east Belfast
Mourners attended the memorial service of former Empire Magazine and Smash Hits Editor Barry McIlheney in East Belfast today. The service at St Mark’s in Dundela, Belfast, allowed former friends and ...