Menu
10/08/2015
61-Year-Old Needs 30 Stitches Following Attack On Bus
A 61-year-old woman required 30 stitches to her face after being hit by a brick when a bus she was travelling in was attacked in Dungiven.
The woman lost five teeth in the attack, which also injured four others, when the coach was attacked on Saturday.
The bus was returning from an Apprentice Boys parade, but in a report by BBC Radio Foyle, the victim's sister said that there was no flags on board, no band uniforms and no chanting.
According to the report, the woman needed extensive dental work following the attack.
(MH/JP)
The woman lost five teeth in the attack, which also injured four others, when the coach was attacked on Saturday.
The bus was returning from an Apprentice Boys parade, but in a report by BBC Radio Foyle, the victim's sister said that there was no flags on board, no band uniforms and no chanting.
According to the report, the woman needed extensive dental work following the attack.
(MH/JP)
Related Northern Ireland News Stories
Click here for the latest headlines.
14 November 2024
Police Appeal Following Burglary In Ahoghill
Detectives are appealing for information following a report of a burglary in Ahoghill on Tuesday, 12th November. Police received a report that the back door of a house on the Ballymena Road was forced open shortly before 6pm.
Police Appeal Following Burglary In Ahoghill
Detectives are appealing for information following a report of a burglary in Ahoghill on Tuesday, 12th November. Police received a report that the back door of a house on the Ballymena Road was forced open shortly before 6pm.
10 May 2022
Translink Bus Strike 'Back On' From 17-23 May
The bus strike "is back on", the GMB Union has announced after their members rejected a revised pay offer. The union has said that drivers, cleaners and shunters across the company will walk out for seven days from 17 to 23 May 2022, "causing the entire bus network to grind to a halt".
Translink Bus Strike 'Back On' From 17-23 May
The bus strike "is back on", the GMB Union has announced after their members rejected a revised pay offer. The union has said that drivers, cleaners and shunters across the company will walk out for seven days from 17 to 23 May 2022, "causing the entire bus network to grind to a halt".
05 July 2005
Sectarian motive behind school mini-bus attack
Two primary school mini-buses have been set alight in Co Down at the weekend. Details of the incident, which were released late on Monday, revealed how one vehicle was badly damaged in the blaze with a second suffering from scorch damage at the school on the Millisle Road in Donaghadee.
Sectarian motive behind school mini-bus attack
Two primary school mini-buses have been set alight in Co Down at the weekend. Details of the incident, which were released late on Monday, revealed how one vehicle was badly damaged in the blaze with a second suffering from scorch damage at the school on the Millisle Road in Donaghadee.
20 June 2024
New Temporary Bus Lanes To Be Introduced In Belfast
The Department for Infrastructure (DfI) has announced that new temporary bus lanes will come into operation in Belfast from Monday 1 July. Temporary bus lanes are being implemented as major public improvement projects around the new Belfast Grand Central Station intensify.
New Temporary Bus Lanes To Be Introduced In Belfast
The Department for Infrastructure (DfI) has announced that new temporary bus lanes will come into operation in Belfast from Monday 1 July. Temporary bus lanes are being implemented as major public improvement projects around the new Belfast Grand Central Station intensify.
23 March 2018
Translink Urges Women To Take Up A Career In Bus Driving
Translink is urging women to find out more about a career as a bus driver. The firm is encouraging females to take part in 'Have A Go Days' to increase the numbers of women applying. Translink is currently recruiting for Metro, Glider and Ulsterbus drivers.
Translink Urges Women To Take Up A Career In Bus Driving
Translink is urging women to find out more about a career as a bus driver. The firm is encouraging females to take part in 'Have A Go Days' to increase the numbers of women applying. Translink is currently recruiting for Metro, Glider and Ulsterbus drivers.
-
Northern Ireland WeatherToday:It will be cloudy again throughout the day. Mainly dry in the morning, but patchy drizzle in places, becoming more widespread and persistent in the afternoon. Freshening southwesterly winds. Maximum temperature 12 °C.Tonight:Cloudy with a spell of heavy rain pushing south through late evening and the early hours, followed by some clear spells. Minimum temperature 6 °C.
