- Deal with the past, urges McGrory
- Rehiring ex-police hits confidence
- Fatal bug found in hospital taps
- Lowry exhibition at new arts centre
- PSNI 'must tackle attacks on young'
- No leniency for ill barracks killer
- Man shoots himself at hairdresser's
- 'New evidence' over Omagh bombing
- Food poisoning link to watermelons
- Fines could be taken from income
News
Cookstown man recieves £235K for Austrailan attack
A 25 year-old backpacker from Cookstown has been awarded $350,000 (£235k) in compensation after he was the victim of an unprovoked attack in Australia.
Attempted Post Office robbery
DETECTIVES in Cookstown are appealing for information about an attempt to rob a sub-post office at Tullyhogue this morning, Friday, February 3.
Workers removed dumped waste
MORE than 1.5 tonnes of illegally dumped household waste have been removed by Magherafelt Council workers from the recycling centre at Mullaghboy Road, Bellaghy, the local Council was told.
Mid Ulster constituency to disappear in new electoral map
BOUNDARY changes expected to be brought in before the next General Election will significantly change the voting landscape in the Mid Ulster area.
Dad: ‘I’ll sue health service’
A LOCAL dad has said he will sue the health service after his severely disabled daughter contracted killer bug Pseudomonas whilst in hospital.
Sport
Irish League review of action so far
ALL four of the local sides will be hoping to achieve their own goals and objectives as the season reaches its climax over the next few months. Seasons can be won or lost in one single game. Here is a review of how the local clubs have fared so far this season and how the closing stages of the season may pan out for them.
RBS Six Nations Preview - Ireland ready for Wales test video
Preparations are almost complete for Ireland’s opening game of the Six Nations Championship which is a rematch of the World Cup quarter-final defeat against Wales
Cookstown lose out to Coleraine
THE PTL swimmers of Cookstown travelled to Coleraine on Saturday, with both teams unbeaten this season. This was the first time the clubs had ever met, with Cookstown only promoted this season to the dizzy heights of Division Two. Coleraine has always been a great production line for highly talented and respected young swimmers down through the years.
‘IMMENSE - NOW BRING ON THE BELFAST GIANTS!’
RAINEY Endowed 1st XI coach Chris Campbell was overjoyed with the tremendous performance that saw Rainey knock out Belfast giants BRA.
Rainey ladies get revenge on Enniskillen
HAVING lost to Enniskillen in their first meeting this season, Rainey were looking forward to the return match to be played at home in the Arena.
Video
RBS Six Nations Preview - Ireland ready for Wales test video
Preparations are almost complete for Ireland’s opening game of the Six Nations Championship which is a rematch of the World Cup quarter-final defeat against Wales
Lifestyle
Assessing Meadowbank’s impact four years on
THE Meadowbank Sports Arena in Magherafelt celebrate their fourth anniversary this January.
JungleNI scoops top thrill-seeker award
THE JungleNI, based just outside Moneymore, has been crowned the outdoor activity provider offering the best thrill-seeking experience in Northern Ireland as voted for by the public during the recent OutdoorNI.com Awards in association with Surf Mountain.
Star Shauna ready for take-off
SNOW Patrol have snapped up gorgeous Magherafelt girl Shauna Tohill to duet with hunky Gary Lightbody at all their Irish gigs this month.
Community
Magherafelt to have first 50 metre pool in Northern Ireland
MAGHERAFELT will play home to Northern Ireland’s first 50 metre swimming pool when the town’s new state-of-the-art leisure centre opens in June.
Snow Patrol ask Shauna to perform at European tour
AFTER electric performances with Snow Patrol at their Dublin and Belfast gigs, the international superstars have signed Magherafelt girl, Shauna Tohill to perform on their entire European tour.
Challenge yourself with a Sperrintrek hill walk
GET off on the right foot this year with a Sperrintrek Hill Walk.
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Weather for Belfast
Saturday 04 February 2012
Today
Light rain
Temperature: 2 C to 7 C
Wind Speed: 16 mph
Wind direction: South
Tomorrow
Light rain
Temperature: 4 C to 6 C
Wind Speed: 10 mph
Wind direction: West
