A West Belfast burglary suspect claimed he was practising the sport of free-running when he was caught on CCTV cameras climbing on shop roofs in Lisburn city centre, a court has been told. Niall Barr, of Teeling Grove in Poleglass, is charged with trying to break into three shops in Bow Street. The High Court […]
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Burglary suspect claims he was free-running when arrested
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One man critical after suspected drug overdose
A MAN remains critically ill in hospital after collapsing from a suspected drug overdose in Belfast city centre. Police and ambulance crews attended the scene in the Donegall Pass area shortly before 9pm on Saturday night. Three men were found unconscious, with one still in a critical condition. “Police received a report from the NIAS […]
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Police probe suspected city centre drugs death
AN investigation has been launched by the PSNI after the death of a man in Belfast city centre. The 27-year-old was found at premises in Victoria Street yesterday with Detective Inspector Paul Rowland saying they believe it was linked to an incident on Friday evening. “Police received the report of a suspected drugs incident on […]
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Police attacked after confronting death drivers
POLICE officers were attacked on Saturday night in West Belfast after responding to reports of a stolen car being driven dangerously. The vehicle was stolen from Galway Street at around 7.15pm before being driven into the Divis area at high speed where a crowd of up to 20 youths gathered to watch. After performing a […]
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Homeless charity celebrates ten years of service
A North Belfast homeless charity has celebrated ten years of service in North Belfast. Antrim Road-based Depaul’s Mater Dei services have been providing accommodation and vital support for families experiencing homelessness since November 2006. A celebration event in Mater Dei was held earlier this week which brought together staff, current and former service users, funders, […]
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Gaeltacht Quarter in line for special economic status
The Falls Road Gaeltacht Quarter is to get special economic status as part of a package of measures aimed at driving growth announced yesterday by the Finance Minister. Máirtín Ó Muilleoir made the announcement as he outlined a rethink of the rates system that he hopes will see extra cash freed up to invest in […]
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