Man arrested after drugs and fireworks seized in north Belfast searches
A 23-year-old man has been arrested after police recovered suspected Class A, B and C drugs worth more than £5,000 during searches across north Belfast.
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Northern Ireland
Northern Ireland co-operatives contribute £1.5bn to economy, new research finds
New research has found Northern Ireland’s co-operative sector contributes an estimated £1.5 billion to the economy, as Economy Minister Caoimhe Archibald pledges further support.
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£816,000 Ballyrobin Road resurfacing scheme begins near Belfast International Airport
A £816,000 Ballyrobin Road resurfacing scheme has begun near Belfast International Airport, with lane restrictions and overnight closures planned throughout October.
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Northern Ireland held by Hungary in goalless Windsor Park draw
Northern Ireland were held to a goalless draw by Hungary at Windsor Park despite creating the better chances, leaving Michael O’Neill’s side with four points from their opening two Nations League matches.
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New driving test rules coming to Northern Ireland from October
Major changes to learning to drive in Northern Ireland begin on 1 October, including a six-month minimum learning period, new R plates and restrictions for some newly qualified drivers.
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Drumcree stand-off eases overnight as fresh talks set to begin
The Drumcree stand-off has eased after most Garvaghy Road protesters dispersed overnight, with fresh talks expected on Monday over the disputed Orange Order parade.
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Political reaction divided over Drumcree parade determination
Political leaders have delivered sharply contrasting reactions to the Parades Commission’s decision to permit a restricted Drumcree parade along Portadown’s Garvaghy Road.
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Drumcree parade allowed on Garvaghy Road as High Court challenge set for Saturday
A Drumcree parade has been permitted to proceed along Portadown’s Garvaghy Road on Sunday under strict Parades Commission restrictions, but the decision will face an urgent High Court challenge on Saturday.
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Ballymoney farmer fined after slurry pollution caused fish kill in two rivers
A Ballymoney farmer has been fined £3,000 after a slurry spill polluted the Greenshields and Ballymoney rivers and caused a fish kill.
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£500,000 funding announced to support patients on Northern Ireland waiting lists
Health Minister Robbie Butler has announced £500,000 to continue a grant scheme supporting patients on Northern Ireland waiting lists.
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