Gillian McDade

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

Carrickfergus security alert declared a ‘hoax’

A security alert which began yesterday evening in Carrickfergus has ended after a suspicious object was declared a hoax by Army Technical Officers. Business premises were evacuated in Minorca Place...

Firearm and cannabis seized in Carnmoney

A firearm and drugs have been seized in the Carnmoney area of Newtownabbey. The seizure was made as part of a planned search in the Fairview Road area on Sunday...

Pedestrian struck by vehicle on Upper Newtownards Road

A pedestrian has been hit by a vehicle on the Upper Newtownards Road in east Belfast. It is understood the woman involved is aged in her 60s. The incident happened just...

Ballycastle woman scammed in iPad online marketplace sale

Be careful when buying or selling online - that's the message from Scamwise NI this week. It comes as a woman from Ballycastle received an email purporting to be from...

Security alert in Carrickfergus following report of suspicious object

Police are currently at the scene of a security alert in Minorca Place in Carrickfergus. It follows a report of a suspicious object this afternoon (Monday 9 September). Commercial premises have...

Collision between car and cyclist in Belfast’s Great Victoria Street

A collision involving a car and a cyclist happened in Belfast City Centre last Thursday morning (September 5). Police are appealing for witnesses to the incident which occurred on Great...