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Belfast Telegraph
12 hours ago
- Belfast Telegraph
Three people taken to hospital after car crashes into house in Co Armagh
Three people have been taken to hospital following a single vehicle collision in Co Armagh. It's understood a car crashed into a house in Lurgan early on Friday morning. PSNI Sergeant Murray said officers responded to the incident which happened in the Kiln Road area at around 5.30am alongside colleagues from the Northern Ireland Ambulance Service and the Northern Ireland Fire and Rescue Service. "The dream has come true!": Cork shop where €250m Euromillions ticket was sold 'Three people who were travelling in the vehicle were taken to hospital for treatment for injuries which at this time, are not believed to be life threatening," they added. 'The driver of the vehicle was cautioned for a number of motoring offences. 'The Kiln Road was closed, with diversions in place, but has now re-opened to road users. 'We are asking anyone who was in the area at the time and who might have any dash cam or mobile phone footage to contact police via 101, and quote reference number 200 of 20/06/25.'
BreakingNews.ie
15 hours ago
- BreakingNews.ie
Motorcyclist critically ill in hospital after collision with van
A motorcyclist is critically ill in hospital after a road crash in Co Antrim. A motorcycle and a van were involved in a collision on the Garron Road in Carnlough, Co Antrim, on Thursday evening. Advertisement A police spokesperson said officers responded to a report of a collision shortly after 6.50pm. 'Colleagues from the Northern Ireland Ambulance Service and the Northern Ireland Fire and Rescue Service also attended the scene,' they said. 'The male motorcyclist was taken to hospital for treatment for his injuries, where he remains in a critical but stable condition at this time. 'Inquiries are ongoing and we would appeal to anyone who was in the area at the time, or who has any mobile phone or dashcam footage, to get in touch via 101, quoting reference number 1537 of 19/06/25.' Advertisement
RTÉ News
11-06-2025
- Politics
- RTÉ News
Ballymena perpetrators will be brought to justice
Northern Ireland Secretary Hilary Benn said those involved in violence and vandalism in Ballymena will be brought to justice. Mr Benn said: "I utterly condemn the terrible scenes of civil disorder in Ballymena, and other reported disorder, over recent days. There is no place for this kind of violence in Northern Ireland. "The PSNI must be given the time they need to properly investigate the distressing incident concerned. There is absolutely no justification for the disgraceful attacks we have seen on PSNI officers, and on people's homes and property. "This appalling violence and vandalism must cease immediately, and those involved will be brought to justice. Mr Benn paid tribute to the PSNI and personnel from the Northern Ireland Fire and Rescue Service, who he said "have worked in difficult conditions over the past few days to keep people safe." "I also express my gratitude to those community leaders who are working hard night and day to bring this disorder to an end, and to seek ways in which their area can thrive, rather than be a site of destruction," he added. Earlier today, the Stormont powersharing Executive in Northern Ireland, which includes Sinn Féin, the DUP, Alliance Party and UUP, said those involved in disorder in Ballymena have nothing to offer society but "division and disorder" in a joint statement. Lives at risk Speaking on RTÉ's News at One, Alliance Party MLA for North Antrim Sian Mulholland has said that lives are being put at risk due to the street unrest and intimidation in Ballymena. She said that what began as a peaceful protest in response to legitimate concerns in the area has been fueled in the aftermath by people who want to jump on a bandwagon and it's now "far beyond" peaceful protest. Ms Mulholland explained that a number of families have had to barricade themselves into their home after their house was under attack, and that multiple families had their doors kicked in, with people entering who ransacked their downstairs. "Last night, a Filipino family had their car burnt out and were frightened their house was next. They had a young child, they barricaded themselves in an upstairs bedroom," she said. "The violence takes away from legitimate concern from the community," she added.
Belfast Telegraph
11-06-2025
- Belfast Telegraph
Firefighters battle second west Belfast 5G mast fire in a week: ‘I cannot stress enough how dangerous it is'
The PSNI and Northern Ireland Fire Service responded to reports of a fire in the Stewartstown Road area shortly before 12:30am on Wednesday, June 11. Sergeant Burns said: "We attended this alongside colleagues from Northern Ireland Fire and Rescue Service who worked to extinguish the blaze of a 5G mast tower which had been set alight deliberately. "This is just one of a number of 5G masts that have been set on fire in recent months and we have attended two fires in less than a week to masts in the same area.' Sergeant Burns said those setting 5G masts alight are putting themselves and members of the public at risk. He added: "I cannot stress enough how dangerous it is lighting fire to electrical equipment. Anyone setting an illegal fire is acting extremely recklessly and putting not only themselves, but also members of the public, at risk. 'The damage caused costs the mast-owners a substantial amount of money to correct, and affects the mobile phone service of the local community." News Catch Up - Wednesday 11th June 2025 The attack brings the total number of 5G masts destroyed in the west Belfast area over the past two years to more than thirteen. It follows a 5G mast in the Poleglass area being set alight at the weekend. Two fire appliances and an aerial platform were tasked to the blaze in the Springbank Industrial estate in west Belfast at around 2.30pm on Saturday. A survey carried out by Sinn Féin, published in the Andersonstown News in May, revealed that 87 percent of people in west Belfast reported that their phone signal was poor or very poor. Only three percent of the 2,600 respondents stated their signal was good or excellent. The report listed the top three areas for poor signal across West Belfast as being the Glen Road, Turf Lodge, and Andersonstown areas. A police investigation into the attacks on 5G masts remains ongoing.
The Irish Sun
02-06-2025
- The Irish Sun
Heartbreak as one of Ireland's historic pubs closed for ‘foreseeable future' after arson attack as PSNI issue appeal
A RESTAURANT owner suffered heartbreak after a suspected overnight arson attack destroyed the establishment in Co Antrim. Northern Ireland Fire and Rescue Service were called to reports of a blaze at a bar and restaurant Sixty Six, formerly Billy Andy's, in the Browndod Road area in Advertisement Three appliances and an aerial platform were used to tackle the The shocking scene shows the devastating impact of the damage, with the rustic building's roof completely destroyed and the building gutted. The Sergeant Allen said: "We received a report at around 2:50am of a fire at commercial premises in the Browndod Road area. Advertisement READ MORE ON PSNI "Officers attended the scene along with colleagues from the Northern Ireland Fire and Rescue Service who worked to extinguish the blaze. "Enquiries are ongoing and at this stage, the fire is being treated as deliberate." The 19th-century establishment was well-loved by the locals and tourists from around the world due to its relaxed atmosphere with traditional Irish music and fabulous local dinners. The owners took to social media to inform their loyal customers that their premises will be "closed for the foreseeable future" after the shocking incident. Advertisement Most read in Irish News They added that more information about their closure will come at a later date as the Northern Ireland cops investigate the incident. The owners also confirmed that they will be contacting those who have booked reservations at the establishment to inform the news. 'MANY MONTHS TO REPAIR' Local Councillor Roy Beggs was left heartbroken to hear the sad news of the local establishment that will have a devastating impact on the local. He said: "Sad loss of local Restaurant & B&B through fire damage. Advertisement "With Sixty Six's (Billy Andy's) roof gone & building gutted, it will take many months to repair." The loyal customers shared their heartbreak on Another person added: "Absolutely gutted. Part of local history gone forever..." The third person said: "Absolutely terrible news, you will rebuild bigger and better." Advertisement Another customer wrote: "Absolutely disgusting that this has happened to you and the staff. "Smashing spot." 1 PSNI is currently investigating the suspected arson attack on a local restaurant Credit: PA:Press Association
