Gillian McDade

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

‘Despicable’ arson attack damages businesses in west Belfast

Substantial damage has been caused to businesses in west Belfast in a 'despicable' arson attack in the early hours of today (Sunday, 3 November). The blaze broke out just after...

Woman escapes injury in house fire in Kilrea

A woman escaped injury when a house and garage were set on fire in Kilrea. Neighbours raised the alarm after spotting the blaze at Manor Court. A vehicle parked at...

West Belfast off licence robbed of cash

A man escaped with a sum of money in a robbery at an off licence in west Belfast yesterday afternoon (Friday 1 November). The man entered the premises on Suffolk...

Viable pipe bomb discovered in east Belfast garden

A viable pipe bomb type device has been found in the garden of a house in east Belfast. The security alert in Sandbrook Grove, which followed the discovery of the...

Homes evacuated in east Belfast security alert

Police are currently at the scene of a security alert in the Sandbrook Grove area of East Belfast. It follows a report of a suspicious object in the area this...

Woman hijacked by man with knife in west Belfast

A woman was hijacked by a man wielding a knife in west Belfast on Thursday evening. The woman had just got into her Audi car and was preparing to drive...