06/09/2024
Residents Escape Injury After Arson Attack In North Belfast
A number of residents have escaped injury following an arson attack at a flat in north Belfast.
Liquid was poured over a door and set on fire at a property in the Skegoneill Avenue area on Thursday evening, 05 September.
The NIFRS attended the scene and extinguished the blaze. Detective Sergeant McGearty said: "It was reported at around 8:45pm that a liquid had been poured over a door at a flat in the Skegoneill Avenue area and set alight.
Liquid was poured over a door and set on fire at a property in the Skegoneill Avenue area on Thursday evening, 05 September.
The NIFRS attended the scene and extinguished the blaze. Detective Sergeant McGearty said: "It was reported at around 8:45pm that a liquid had been poured over a door at a flat in the Skegoneill Avenue area and set alight.
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06 September 2024
Residents Escape Injury After Arson Attack In North Belfast
A number of residents have escaped injury following an arson attack at a flat in north Belfast. Liquid was poured over a door and set on fire at a property in the Skegoneill Avenue area on Thursday evening, 05 September. The NIFRS attended the scene and extinguished the blaze.
Residents Escape Injury After Arson Attack In North Belfast
A number of residents have escaped injury following an arson attack at a flat in north Belfast. Liquid was poured over a door and set on fire at a property in the Skegoneill Avenue area on Thursday evening, 05 September. The NIFRS attended the scene and extinguished the blaze.
06 September 2024
Call For Executive To Prioritise Poverty
The SDLP has called on the Executive to prioritise support for those living in poverty.
Call For Executive To Prioritise Poverty
The SDLP has called on the Executive to prioritise support for those living in poverty.
06 September 2024
NI's Veterans Commissioner Danny Kinahan Resigns
Northern Ireland's Veterans Commissioner Danny Kinahan has resigned. In a statement he said he "cannot provide the independent voice that veterans require". He said he stood down from the post following an "open and frank conversation" with Northern Ireland Secretary Hilary Benn.
NI's Veterans Commissioner Danny Kinahan Resigns
Northern Ireland's Veterans Commissioner Danny Kinahan has resigned. In a statement he said he "cannot provide the independent voice that veterans require". He said he stood down from the post following an "open and frank conversation" with Northern Ireland Secretary Hilary Benn.
06 September 2024
Security Alert In Glengormley Ends
A security alert in Glengormley has now ended. A suspicious object was discovered, however police said it has been declared a 'hoax'. Inspector Cullen said: "Police received a report on Thursday, 5th September shortly after 11.15pm that a suspicious device had been left in the area.
Security Alert In Glengormley Ends
A security alert in Glengormley has now ended. A suspicious object was discovered, however police said it has been declared a 'hoax'. Inspector Cullen said: "Police received a report on Thursday, 5th September shortly after 11.15pm that a suspicious device had been left in the area.
06 September 2024
NI Referee Keith Kennedy Passes Away
Irish Premiership referee Keith Kennedy has died at the age of 33. He passed away on Wednesday, 04 September, and the cause of death is not known. Kennedy began refereeing in 2007 and officiated his first Irish League match at the age of 21.
NI Referee Keith Kennedy Passes Away
Irish Premiership referee Keith Kennedy has died at the age of 33. He passed away on Wednesday, 04 September, and the cause of death is not known. Kennedy began refereeing in 2007 and officiated his first Irish League match at the age of 21.
06 September 2024
Appeal Issued After Teenager Sexually Assaulted On Belfast Bus
Police have issued an appeal after a teenage girl was assaulted on a bus in Belfast. The girl was travelling on a bus between Belfast and Dunmurry at around 7.40pm on Friday, 30 August. A PSNI spokesperson said they want to speak to a man described as having short hair, a beard and wearing a dark-coloured tracksuit and light-coloured shoes.
Appeal Issued After Teenager Sexually Assaulted On Belfast Bus
Police have issued an appeal after a teenage girl was assaulted on a bus in Belfast. The girl was travelling on a bus between Belfast and Dunmurry at around 7.40pm on Friday, 30 August. A PSNI spokesperson said they want to speak to a man described as having short hair, a beard and wearing a dark-coloured tracksuit and light-coloured shoes.
06 September 2024
Kieran McKenna Takes Charge Of First Game As A Premier League Manager
County Fermanagh-raised Kieran McKenna was in the dugout for the first time as a Premier League manager for Ipswich Town’s season opener against Liverpool.
Kieran McKenna Takes Charge Of First Game As A Premier League Manager
County Fermanagh-raised Kieran McKenna was in the dugout for the first time as a Premier League manager for Ipswich Town’s season opener against Liverpool.
06 September 2024
Other News In Brief
Work To Commence On £453,000 Resurfacing Project In Kilrea Work is to commence on a £453,000 reconstruction and resurfacing project on the New Row in Kilrea. The work is to start on Monday, 09 Septmebr.
Other News In Brief
Work To Commence On £453,000 Resurfacing Project In Kilrea Work is to commence on a £453,000 reconstruction and resurfacing project on the New Row in Kilrea. The work is to start on Monday, 09 Septmebr.
05 September 2024
PSNI And Universities Launch Student Safety Campaign
The Police Service of Northern Ireland has partnered with Queen's University Belfast, Ulster University and Belfast Metropolitan College, for the launch of a new Student Safety Campaign. The campaign aims to encourage safe and respectful behaviour and provide an opportunity for students to learn more about their local police.
PSNI And Universities Launch Student Safety Campaign
The Police Service of Northern Ireland has partnered with Queen's University Belfast, Ulster University and Belfast Metropolitan College, for the launch of a new Student Safety Campaign. The campaign aims to encourage safe and respectful behaviour and provide an opportunity for students to learn more about their local police.
05 September 2024
SF Reiterates Calls For Pat Finucane Inquiry
Sinn Féin MLA Linda Dillon has reiterated a call for a public inquiry into the murder of human rights lawyer Pat Finucane. She made the fresh call after US Congressman Richie Neal wrote to the British Prime Minister voicing support for the repeal of the shameful Legacy Act and the Finucane family's continued pursuit of truth and justice.
SF Reiterates Calls For Pat Finucane Inquiry
Sinn Féin MLA Linda Dillon has reiterated a call for a public inquiry into the murder of human rights lawyer Pat Finucane. She made the fresh call after US Congressman Richie Neal wrote to the British Prime Minister voicing support for the repeal of the shameful Legacy Act and the Finucane family's continued pursuit of truth and justice.