Gillian McDade

South Antrim Vox is maintained by Gillian McDade, a journalist with over twenty six years of experience.

Motorcyclist who died in Carrickfergus collision is named

A man has died following a single-vehicle collision in the Carrickfergus area on Wednesday evening, 30th September 2026. He was Philip McMeekan, 52, from the Comber area. Detective Inspector Stewart, from the...

James Hagan receives the Freedom of the City of London

Northern Ireland businessman, housebuilder and philanthropist James Hagan has received the Freedom of the City of London, marking almost four decades in which he has helped shape Northern Ireland’s...

E-bikes driven dangerously – Westlink closed and two arrests made

Police have made two arrests after responding to reports of e-bikes being driven dangerously in Belfast on Saturday night, 19th September. District Commander, Superintendent Mark Conway, said: “At around 8.45pm, officers...

One person taken to hospital following ‘concern for safety’ in Greenisland

Police attended a report of a concern for safety in the Station Road area of Greenisland on Tuesday morning - 15th September. A person was brought to safety and taken to...

Get your liver checked for free in Co Antrim

People in Co Antrim are being encouraged to get their liver checked for free at a mobile liver screening roadshow. People can visit the Love Your Liver  mobile unit at The Junction...

‘Pre-arranged fights’ involving football supporters – police warning

Police say they are aware of online communication between rival groups of local football supporters challenging each other to pre-arranged fights. This follows a number of recent incidents. Police Service of...