- Helicopter tragedy 'a mystery'
- MLA issues plea for organ donors
- Paisley 'doing very well' says son
- Resort 'would boost bid for Open'
- Pledge as golf course gets go-ahead
- Cows sought for charity airlift
- McGuinness pressed over bomb death
- Carson: it's the way he told 'em
- Tributes to 'jolly jester' Carson
- Police defend 'supergrass' trial
- £16m fund to tackle rural problems
- MLA plea on planning cases backlog
- Footballer crash death 'avoidable'
- Native animals under threat: study
Local
Chief backs Holy Trinity new build
A TOP Catholic Education chief has pledged to support the future of Cookstown’s Holy Trinity College including a new-build during a review of Post Primary education in Mid Ulster.
Local girl through to Miss Bollywood final
A 22 year-old from Castledawson has been chosen to go through to the final of Northern Ireland’s first Miss Bollywood beauty pageant.
Council seeks rural planning review
MAGHERAFELT District Council is to write to DOE Minister Alex Attwood seeking immediate publication of a review into the Rural Planning Policy Statement PPS21.
Conned to pay fine after virus locks computer
POLICE in Cookstown have issued a warning after a local resident was conned out of £100 from a fake website purporting to be from the police.
Vandals destroy Model Village in Moneymore
EXTENSIVE damage caused to the Model Village at Moneymore has been ‘mindless vandalism’.
Local firm buys prime site in Belfast centre
A COOKSTOWN firm has bought a site which was once earmarked for Belfast’s tallest building.
Patients moved after Antrim Hospital gas leak
PATIENTS at Antrim Area Hospital were moved from their beds on Saturday morning after workmen hit a gas pipe on the main site.
Taxi hijacked and burnt out in Draperstown
A TAXI driver has been left in shock after hooded men robbed him and hijacked his vehicle in the Owenreagh Road area of Draperstown on Saturday night.
A week in the life of someone on work experience.
WHEN the teachers at school first told the lower sixth year about work experience many thoughts raced through my head. As I had a few careers in mind I began to think of possible places to go. As the school term progressed I was able to arrange to visit three different places on the week of my work experience. The week that we had talked so much about quickly came around.
Ombudsman renews appeal after tragic Maghera death
POLICE Ombudsman investigators have renewed their appeal for information about the circumstances which led to the tragic death of 21-year-old Paul Somerville.
Councillor says education is key to alcohol issue
MAGHERAFELT SF councillor Caoimhe Scullion, a secondary school teacher believes that education is key to tackling the binge-drinking culture here.
McAleer & Rushe clears airport hotel for take-off
A COOKSTOWN firm has just finished building a multi-million pound hotel in London - three months ahead of schedule.
Maghaberry ‘not fit’ to care for Shivers Brendan Lillis partner speaks out about prison’s health care
THE partner of a republican prisoner released from Maghaberry on humanitarian grounds has said the jail’s health system is “not fit” to care for a terminally-ill man convicted of murdering two soldiers.
Workmen find ‘suspected gun’ on Glenshane Pass
POLICE and Army Technical Officers were called to a picnic area on the Glenshane Pass yesterday, when workmen discovered a “suspected firearm”.
Step up with the Mid Ulster Walking Club
IF you enjoy getting out and about then why not join Mid Ulster Walking Club this year.
New £400,000 biking trails for Davagh Forest
WORK is to begin soon on a major £400,000 recreational trail at Cookstown’s Davagh Forest.
COUNCIL WILL TELL ASSEMBLY: ‘WE STILL EXIST’
COOKSTOWN Council is to tell government Mid Ulster does exist as the latest £580m roads and hospital building programme bypassed the constituency.
Toxic fuel laundering waste dumped at Ballinderry river
ALMOST two tonnes of contaminated cat litter, used to illegally launder red diesel, were dumped on the edge of the Ballinderry River near Coagh,
CCTV may curb toilet vandalism
CCTV is being considered at Lough Fea after the toilets were vandalised at Christmas.
Maghaberry ‘not fit’ to care for Shivers
THE partner of a republican prisoner released from Maghaberry on humanitarian grounds has said the jail’s health system is “not fit” to care for a terminally-ill man convicted of murdering two soldiers.
McNamee’s ‘disgust’ at DUP
SINN Fein Councillor John McNamee voiced his ‘disgust’ at the DUP for failing to stand for a minute’s silence in memory of his nephew.
Jimmy sees future in Joseph
WELL known Cookstown man Jimmy Cowan is delighted to be returning to the role of Jacob in SPPS/Bardic’s latest offering of Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat which opens in just over two weeks in Donaghmore.
Warning after females call to homes
POLICE are interested in talking to anyone who could identify two females who were calling at homes in the Draperstown area on February 9th offering to sell clothes.
Make time for tea at Springhill
A SCRUMPTIOUS afternoon tea in aid of in aid of The Eve Appeal, the Ovarian Cancer Research charity will be held in the stunning surroundings of the Barn at Springhill House that you’d be a fool to miss.
Litter bugs costing council £1/2m
RATES in Cookstown would reduce significantly if the Council did not have to pay £500,000 each year on lifting litter.
Ballyronan resurfacing welcomed
BALLYRONAN Main Street is to be resurfaced as part of this year’s Road Service work programme, SDLP councillor Christine McFlynn has revealed.
SDLP press Health Trust chief on Antrim hospital problems
THE Northern Trust was severely criticised by a delegation of SDLP councillors at a recent meeting with Trust Chief Executive Sean Donaghy.
Mairead brought hairdressing to Magherafelt
MAIREAD Ludlow (formally Coogan) aged 51 died peacefully in her home on 11 January 2012.
Overend encourages opinions on Magherafelt public realm scheme
ULSTER Unionist Assembly Member for Mid-Ulster, Sandra Overend, recently met with Davina McCartney of Magherafelt District Council to discuss the recently published Magherafelt Public Realm Scheme.
Shivers sentenced to a minimum of 25 years in prison
A MAGHERAFELT man has been told he will spend a minimum of 25 years in prison for the murders of two soldiers at an Antrim based army barracks in 2009.
Minimum 25 years for Shivers
MAGHERAFELT man Brian Shivers has been sentenced to a minimum of 25 years in prison for the murders of two soldiers. He was also sentenced to life imprisonment on each of remaining counts of attempted murder fixed at 10 years. Sentences to run concurrent. The PSNI say its investigation in the murders at Masserene Army Barracks is still ongoing and have released a recording of the phone call made by the killers on the night.
Judge calls on Justice Minister to review penalties for poorly kept vehicles
A MAGHERAFELT judge has called on the Justice Minister to review penalties for those convicted of using vehicles in dangerous conditions.
PET DOG MAULED ON SUNDAY STROLL
A SUNDAY afternoon stroll turned into a nightmare for a Moneymore woman when her pet dog Paddy was mauled by an Alsatian in broad daylight.
Man is charged with drug offences
A COOKSTOWN man was released on his own bail of £400 after appearing at Dungannon Magistrates Court charged with possessing ammunition and prohibited weapon.
Hunt for silver pick-up connected to series of thefts
POLICE are hunting a silver pick-up truck connected to a series of thefts across the Draperstown, Maghera and Magherafelt areas.
Comedy king Conal Gallen for Bardic Theatre
IRELAND’S Comedy King is making a highly anticipated return visit to The Bardic Theatre, Donaghmore. Donegal Comedian Conal Gallen has been scheduled to bring his brand new stand up comedy show ‘Laughin’ All Over The World’ to the theatre on Thurs 16th February at 8pm.
Outdated ambulance satnav systems are a concern says McGlone
THE out-dated ambulance satnav systems could result in potential days in response times and already have caused problems in Mid Ulster, according to SDLP MLA Patsy McGlone.
Get ready for digital switchover
SDLP Mid Ulster MLA Patsy McGlone has urged all constituents to ensure that they are “digital ready” for the switchover to a digital only TV signal on 10 October.
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.
Police to step up anti-burglary patrols
POLICE in Magherafelt will be conducting anti-burglary patrols throughout the month of February.
Man (21) dies after falling from moving police van in Maghera
A YOUNG South Derry man has died in hospital after falling from a moving police van in Maghera.
Take advantage of free microchipping service
FROM 1 April 2012 it will be compulsary to have your dog microchipped to receive a dog Licence.
Rev McCrea sings farewell to Dr Paisley
A special farewell service was held in Martyrs Memorial Free Presbyterian Church, Belfast on Friday January 27 to honour Dr Ian R K Paisley (Lord Bannside) and mark his retirement after 65 years of ministry on the Ravenhill Road, in Northern Ireland and across the world.
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.
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Weather for Belfast
Thursday 23 February 2012
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