Crime

General view of Greenvale Drive in the town

Masked male on electric bike 'pointed gun at woman' in Co Antrim neighbourhood

The case was heard at Ballymena Courthouse

New father is banned from road for a month after being clocked at 112mph

There had been complaints about the man at Kilkeel Leisure Centre dating back to 2006

Council was justified in banning man from leisure centres says judge

A new jury is expected to be sworn in on the Chloe Mitchell case

Jury discharged in Chloe Mitchell murder trial

Anne Donaghy, former chief executive of Mid and East Antrim Council, at Ballymena Courthouse during her trial (Mark Marlow/PA Wire)

Former council chief executive 'was denied a fair trial' over FOI conviction

NIFL boss Gerard Lawlor has condemned the violence

Four men hospitalised in disorder linked to Irish League matches

A woman in her eighties has died following a collision in Newtownards last week, the PSNI has reported.

PSNI report woman in eighties has passed away after fatal collision

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PSNI renew appeal for missing Bushmills man Mark Dinsmore

Other serious offences could also qualify in the legislation put forward by Stormont Finance Minister John O’Dowd.

New law proposed to restrict parental access those who murder partner

Poppy wreaths stolen from cenotaph

Carrie Mullane (Noonan), 39, is known to have travelled to Enniskillen on October 10 but has not been seen since. Family Handout/Press Association

Carrie Mullane (Noonan) murder probe: PSNI recover body from Lough Erne

A new documentary about the 1983 Maze prison break-out revealing first hand accounts from IRA prisoners and prison officers is to be screened at cinemas across Northern Ireland.

Maze film to reveal first hand accounts of IRA escapees and prison officers

Police can be contacted on 101. Photo: PressEye

Two houses ransacked by burglars on the same day

One vehicle previously seized by police. The PSNI has seized over 2,200 uninsured vehicles from Northern Ireland roads this year.

PSNI seize 2,200 uninsured vehicles – many innocently uninsured

Jimmy Speers ran his own garage outside his home in Desertmartin, Co Londonderry.

ICRIR appeal: Why were three children forced to cradle their dying father?

Undated family handout photo issued by the Police Service of Northern Ireland of Carrie Mullane (Noonan), 39, who is known to have travelled to Enniskillen on October 10 but has not been seen since.Family Handout/Press Association

Two more arrests in investigation into suspected murder of Carrie Mullane
A man and a woman have been arrested on suspicion of murder by police investigating the disappearance of Limerick woman Carrie Mullane.
By Cillian Sherlock

(left to right) Northern Ireland Secretary Sir Chris Bryant, Head of the Northern Ireland Civil Service Jayne Brady and Taoiseach Micheal Martin, during the Remembrance Sunday service at the Cenotaph in Enniskillen. Picture date: Sunday November 8, 2026.

Taoiseach and Northern Ireland Secretary attend Enniskillen commemoration

PSNI Inspector Kieran Quinn lays a wreath at Dromore war memorial on Remembrance Sunday.

Remembrance Sunday: Dromore pays respects to serving and fallen veterans

Carrie Mullane

Man appears in court charged with Carrie Mullane murder

Carrie Mullane

Man charged with murder over disappearance of Limerick

This is an edited interview with Maurice Hayes, published as part of a collection of essays this week to mark 25 years of the PSNI.

Maurice Hayes on PSNI: 'Nationalists expected a massacre of the RUC'

Speaking later on behalf of the Marchant family, loyalist activist Jamie Bryson insisted their case remains focused on what is in the report.

PSNI entitled to review 'Glenanne Gang' High Court judge rules

Chief Constable Jon Boutcher greets Taoiseach Micheal Martin as he arrives for PSNI graduation ceremony at the PSNI Training College, Belfast. Picture date: Friday November 6, 2026.

Taoiseach attends PSNI passing out event in historic first for an Irish premier

RTE presenter Sarah McInerney speaking outside the RTE headquarters in Dublin after staff at Ireland's national broadcaster were evacuated following a bomb threat at its television and radio headquarters. Picture date: Friday November 6, 2026.

RTÉ staff return to offices as garda probe bomb threat

Asked if she would raise objections with her London counterparts, Minister Helen McEntee said there was continued engagement with the UK Government.

Legacy legislation must not amend balance agreed with Dublin, says McEntee

(left to right) Northern Ireland Secretary Sir Chris Bryant, PSNI Chief Constable Jon Boutcher and Taoiseach Micheal Martin speak to media following the PSNI graduation ceremony at the PSNI Training College, Belfast. Picture date: Friday November 6, 2026. David Young/Press Association

Martin: Sinn Fein could do more to urge Catholics to join PSNI

Appeal to help detectives crack suspected murder by tracing campervan and boat
Detectives investigating a suspected murder are asking for the public’s help in tracing a campervan and a boat.
Adam Kula

Peadar Toibin used to be a member of Sinn Fein but fell out with the party in 2018, largely over its abortion stance

TD says he's not being obstructive by demanding PSNI interview in Irish language

Emma Little Pengelly said she was 'inseperable' with her friend Naomh Conlon, Nee Lavery.

Emma pays tribute to barrister friend after untimely death

A general view of Lady Wallace Brae

Four-man burglary gang forces entry into home at night while householders inside

Moore Concrete in Ballymena. Image by Google

'Worse for wear' worker phoned in bomb hoax in bid to get day off

Antrim Crown Court has jailed 20-year-old Calum Bell for rioting in Ballymena last summer.

Antrim Crown Court jails 20-year-old man over Ballymena rioting

Reform UK leader Nigel Farage (right) unveils the party's armed forces spokesperson Angus MacIntyre during a press conference at Old Billingsgate in east London. Picture date: Thursday November 5, 2026.

Reform’s armed forces spokesman pledges end to action against veterans

PSNI Chief Constable Jon Boutcher spoke about the operation as he appeared before the Northern Ireland Policing Board on Thursday.

Officers working tirelessly to combat right-wing extremism threat, says Boutcher

SAS veteran George Simm, 72, told the News Letter that if any other comparable army had taken on the IRA (such as the Americans) then “there would have been thousands of bodies”.

SAS veteran says UK military was 'absolutely restrained' in fight against IRA

Chris Patten commanded respect in both London and Dublin and was about as close as one could get to a chairman acceptable to both nationalists and unionists.

Bob Peirce: PSNI reforms were ‘an example for divided societies elsewhere’

A group of riot police from the Royal Ulster Constabulary RUC come under fire from petrol bombs during riots in the Protestant enclave of Sandy Row in East Belfast, Northern Ireland, 10th July 1998.

Barbara Stephenson: PSNI was 'best roadmap for reform I have ever seen’

“This is by far the most difficult job I have ever done,” Chris Patten remarked on publication of his report into policing reform in September 1999.

Chris Patten: PSNI report was 'most difficult job I have ever done’

A security alert is ongoing in Randalstown due to what police are calling “suspected historic munitions”.

PSNI report security alert due to 'suspected historic munitions'

An alleged robber collided with a PSNI car during a 120mph pursuit on the A1 dual carriageway, a court has heard today.

'Alleged robber rammed PSNI car during 120mph pursuit'

PSNI seize items in fresh raid targeting alleged 'extreme right-wing' offending

No complaints were made about the incident, but Police Ombudsman Chief Executive Hugh Hume decided an independent investigation was necessary because officers' actions could potentially amount to misconduct.

Ombudsman clears police after Palestine protest arrests in Belfast

Russell Brand awaiting prison sentence after being found guilty of rape

Alliance Party deputy leader Eoin Tennyson wants to ban attempts to change someone's sexuality or 'gender identity'. Pic: Liam McBurney/PA Wire

Stormont conversion bill is overwhelmingly rejected in public consultation

An anti-fraud advert from the Department for Communities Jobs & Benefits offices.

Man convicted for fraud linked to PIP, ESA and Housing Benefit

Police officers responding to a call were able to locate and arrest a suspect and seize a number of items after the signs were defaced.

Man arrested after 'sectarian hate crime' damage to road signs

The report contains a foreword by committee chairman and Sinn Fein TD Matt Carthy which welcomes co-operation with legacy mechanisms and supporting information recovery but raises several concerns.

TDs: Irish Government should oppose aspects of UK Troubles Bill

The Police Service of Northern Ireland unveiling their new uniform in Belfast, 25 years ago.

Brian Dougherty: My PSNI journey took me to Ground Zero

Former special advisor to Lord Trimble, David Kerr.

David Kerr on PSNI: Why Trimble refused to abandon ‘police family’

A young boy plays on a scooter in front of the new sign at Police Headquarters in Belfast.

Lorraine Calvert: It has been a privilege to serve PSNI for 25 years

The first recruits of the Northern Ireland Police Service (PSNI), march onto the parade ground at Garnerville Poice station in Belfast.

PSNI at 25: Brian Rowan on the dawn of new policing era

Family members pictured outside the High Court In Belfast. Resolutions were announced in court on cases linked to separate gun attacks on Kevin and Jack McKearney, and Charles and Teresa Fox 34 years ago.

PSNI to pay damages over loyalist murder collusion claims

Chloe Mitchell’s body was in Ballymena days after she went missing in June 2023.

Chloe Mitchell faced ‘cruel and brutal death’ before dismemberment, jury told

Undated family handout photo issued by the Police Service of Northern Ireland of Carrie Mullane (Noonan), 39, who is known to have travelled to Enniskillen on October 10 but has not been seen since.Family Handout/Press Association

PSNI granted more time to question suspect in woman’s disappearance

Julie Ann McIlwaine admitted killing James Joseph Crossley

Manslaughter claim in case of woman whose murder conviction was quashed

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