Northern Ireland

Over 100 people attend funeral of Antrim woman with no known relatives after appeal

Over 100 people attend funeral of Antrim woman with no known relatives after appeal

The community came together to pay their respects, with some even volunteering to perform music. More than 100 people attended a funeral in Antrim this week for a woman with no known relatives after a public appeal. Margaret Ellen ‘Peggy’ Murdoch died on 9 April peacefully in hospital at the age of 81. After her […]

1 month ago

School bus carrying 40 children flips over in serious crash

School bus carrying 40 children flips over in serious crash

BREAKING A school bus carrying 40 children has flipped over in a serious crash, as the Ambulance Service has declared a ‘significant’ incident. The crash happened in Co Armagh at around 3:45pm. The incident was attended by police, fire and ambulance services responding to reports of a collision on the Tullyah Road on the outskirts […]

3 months ago

Irish unity referendum should be held by 2030, first minister says

Irish unity referendum should be held by 2030, first minister says

Minister O’Neill said ‘now is the time for the plan and the preparation’. A referendum of Irish unity should be held by Northern Ireland by 2030, the country’s first minister has said. Appearing on the Sunday Morning With Trevor Phillips show this morning, Michelle O’Neill said it was an opportunity for the Northern Irish people to […]

4 months ago

Man arrested following attempted child abduction in Northern Ireland

Man arrested following attempted child abduction in Northern Ireland

The PSNI has launched an investigation following an attempted child abduction in Northern Ireland. A 33-year-old man is now in police custody following the incident. The incident occurred in the Brookehill area of Lurgan on Wednesday, June 28th. According to the PSNI, the child was safely returned to their mother following the terrifying incident. The […]

3 years ago

PSNI issue warning over children being involved in fights

PSNI issue warning over children being involved in fights

Police in Northern Ireland have issued a warning to parents following a number of incidents that saw children engaging in organised fights. The PSNI are urging parents to engage with their children following the incidents, with a senior officer saying these fights have occurred across the Causeway Coast and Glens area. Aiming to put an […]

3 years ago

These were the most popular baby names in Northern Ireland in 2022

These were the most popular baby names in Northern Ireland in 2022

Adorable! The most popular baby names in Northern Ireland during 2022 have been revealed and some pretty cute monikers have made the top 20. If you’re struggling to find the perfect name for your son or daughter then look no further. This list is full of traditional names, as well as monikers that are a […]

3 years ago