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Magherafelt stunned by latest rape case

Wed, 19 Jun 2013 15:51:02 GMT

DETECTIVES are investigating another serious sexual assault at Magherafelt - the second this month.

Video: Magherafelt woman Lena turns 102

Wed, 19 Jun 2013 15:36:55 GMT

ONE of Northern Ireland’s oldest citizens - Lena Wylie - this week celebrated her 102nd birthday in style with a special party.

Tyrone farmers in £2million windfall

Wed, 19 Jun 2013 15:03:25 GMT

By Anthony Quinn

Critically acclaimed thriller now available as an audiobook

Wed, 19 Jun 2013 15:01:05 GMT

A DETECTIVE thriller by a Tyrone author nominated for a major US book award has been launched as an audiobook.

Video: Andrea Begley wows home fans ahead of The Voice final

Wed, 19 Jun 2013 14:43:04 GMT

THE usually quiet village of Pomeroy was transfomed into party central on Tuesday morning when BBC The Voice finalist Andrea Begley returned home to be greeted by hundreds of screaming fans.

Politicians grapple with proliferation of ‘terrorist’ memorials

Wed, 19 Jun 2013 14:35:26 GMT

A TOTAL of nine ‘illegal paramilitary or terrorist’ roadside monuments have been erected in Fermanagh and South Tyrone, accounting for almost half of all those in the North .

NI21 ‘nothing but chameleons’ says Mid-Ulster MLA

Wed, 19 Jun 2013 14:06:57 GMT

A MID-ULSTER MLA has hit out at newly formed political party NI21 after its leader said the constituency offered “huge potential” to gain voters.

Northern Trust offers support for Carers

Wed, 19 Jun 2013 11:30:24 GMT

WITH more people wanting to be treated and cared for in their own homes carers are playing a vital role by contributing to the care of their family member or friend.

£2.69million school opens in Straw

Tue, 18 Jun 2013 16:06:25 GMT

EDCUCATION Minister John O’Dowd has officially opened the new multi-million pound premises of St Columba’s Primary School in Straw.

Police investigate rape yards from PSNI station

Tue, 18 Jun 2013 13:59:57 GMT

DETECTIVES are investigating another serious sexual assault at Magherafelt - the second this month.

Going the distance in the Lough Neagh Triathlon!

Tue, 18 Jun 2013 13:41:11 GMT

THIS year’s Lough Neagh Triathlon is set to be staged in Ballyronan on Saturday, August 17 with a midday start time.

Cow rescued after getting head stuck in tree trunk

Mon, 17 Jun 2013 15:47:33 GMT

HERE’S a ‘moo-ving’ tale that luckily ended well for one unfortunate bullock in Magherafelt.

Dungannon woman convicted for benefit fraud

Mon, 17 Jun 2013 15:28:31 GMT

A WOMAN was convicted at Dungannon Crown Court for claiming benefits she was not entitled to.

DUP G8 photo crop ‘not intentional’

Mon, 17 Jun 2013 14:28:07 GMT

THE DUP has said that it did not intentionally crop a Sinn Fein Minister from a photo of local politicians welcoming Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe to Northern Ireland.

Tobermore student raises funds for Colitis and Crohn’s charity

Mon, 17 Jun 2013 10:59:53 GMT

A TOBERMORE student has helped raise a total of £2,000 for Crohn’s and Colitis UK through a charity football match.

Video: Obama calls for more peace efforts

Mon, 17 Jun 2013 10:52:01 GMT

President Barack Obama urged Northern Ireland’s politicians today to keep working towards a permanent peace.

Video: Boy racers terrorising Draperstown

Mon, 17 Jun 2013 09:56:26 GMT

BOY racers are continuing to terrorise residents in Draperstown, with reckless antics in broad daylight.

Mid Ulster MLA welcomes Japanese PM for G8

Mon, 17 Jun 2013 08:36:12 GMT

MID Ulster MLA Michelle O’Neill’s joined Enterprise minister Arlene Foster to welcome Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe at Belfast International Airport on Sunday as G8 leaders from around the world arrived in Northern Ireland for the G8 Summit.

Andrea Begley sings her way into The Voice final

Sun, 16 Jun 2013 14:58:20 GMT

POMEROY singer Andrea Begley is just one step away from winning the prestigious title of The Voice 2013 when she competes in the live final of BBC One show next Saturday night.

Irish Government accused over tax

Sun, 16 Jun 2013 14:02:15 GMT

Northern Ireland’s Finance Minister Sammy Wilson has accused the Irish government of “stealing” UK tax revenue.