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11/12/2024
Police Appeal For Help To Find Missing Ballymena Man
Police in Ballymena are appealing to the public for help in locating a missing man.
Alastair McIlroy, 63, was last seen in the Leighinmohr Avenue area of the town on Saturday, 07 December.
He is described as 6ft 3in tall with short grey hair and a distinctive ear piercing on his left ear. Mr McIlroy was last seen wearing a red shirt and dark trousers.
Police are growing increasingly concerned for his wellbeing and are urging anyone with information to contact them on 101, quoting serial number 3 10/12/24.
Alastair McIlroy, 63, was last seen in the Leighinmohr Avenue area of the town on Saturday, 07 December.
He is described as 6ft 3in tall with short grey hair and a distinctive ear piercing on his left ear. Mr McIlroy was last seen wearing a red shirt and dark trousers.
Latest Northern Ireland News
11 December 2024
Health Minister Launches New Three-Year Strategic Plan
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11 December 2024
Belfast Approves Housing And Student Projects
Belfast City Council's Planning Committee has approved several significant development projects in the city. Two social housing developments have been given the green light, including the redevelopment of the former Havelock House on Ormeau Road and the transformation of the former Belfast Metropolitan College campus on Whiterock Road.
Belfast Approves Housing And Student Projects
Belfast City Council's Planning Committee has approved several significant development projects in the city. Two social housing developments have been given the green light, including the redevelopment of the former Havelock House on Ormeau Road and the transformation of the former Belfast Metropolitan College campus on Whiterock Road.
11 December 2024
PHA Warns Of Dangers Of Drug And Alcohol Misuse
The Public Health Agency (PHA) is urging people to be cautious about their alcohol and drug consumption, particularly during the festive season. The PHA warns that mixing different substances, including prescription and over-the-counter medications, illicit drugs, and alcohol, can be dangerous and even fatal.
PHA Warns Of Dangers Of Drug And Alcohol Misuse
The Public Health Agency (PHA) is urging people to be cautious about their alcohol and drug consumption, particularly during the festive season. The PHA warns that mixing different substances, including prescription and over-the-counter medications, illicit drugs, and alcohol, can be dangerous and even fatal.
11 December 2024
New £10m Homelessness Services Loan Scheme Announced
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Belfast Man Jailed For 27 Years For Child Sex Abuse
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11 December 2024
Two Arrested In L'Derry For Drink And Drug Driving
Two people have been arrested in L'Derry on suspicion of drink and drug driving offences. The first arrest took place at around 11.15pm on Monday, 09 December, in the Strand Road area. A male driver was arrested on suspicion of driving with excess alcohol and driving while disqualified.
Two Arrested In L'Derry For Drink And Drug Driving
Two people have been arrested in L'Derry on suspicion of drink and drug driving offences. The first arrest took place at around 11.15pm on Monday, 09 December, in the Strand Road area. A male driver was arrested on suspicion of driving with excess alcohol and driving while disqualified.
11 December 2024
Man Jailed For Escaping Prison
A 37-year-old man has been jailed for six months for escaping from prison. Shane Frane, who is currently serving an indeterminate sentence for the manslaughter of Constable Philippa Reynolds on 09 February 2013.
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11 December 2024
Police Appeal For Help To Find Missing Ballymena Man
Police in Ballymena are appealing to the public for help in locating a missing man. Alastair McIlroy, 63, was last seen in the Leighinmohr Avenue area of the town on Saturday, 07 December. He is described as 6ft 3in tall with short grey hair and a distinctive ear piercing on his left ear.
Police Appeal For Help To Find Missing Ballymena Man
Police in Ballymena are appealing to the public for help in locating a missing man. Alastair McIlroy, 63, was last seen in the Leighinmohr Avenue area of the town on Saturday, 07 December. He is described as 6ft 3in tall with short grey hair and a distinctive ear piercing on his left ear.
11 December 2024
Other News In Brief
New Health Plan 'Seriously Lacks Detail' – Alliance The Alliance Party has said that the Health Minister's newly announced three-year plan for health and social care "seriously lacks detail". Alliance Health spokesperson Nuala McAllister MLA has said that there was "little new contained in the proposals".
Other News In Brief
New Health Plan 'Seriously Lacks Detail' – Alliance The Alliance Party has said that the Health Minister's newly announced three-year plan for health and social care "seriously lacks detail". Alliance Health spokesperson Nuala McAllister MLA has said that there was "little new contained in the proposals".
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