Tag: Carrickfergus
Boy (14) injured after firework is thrown at him
A 14-year-old boy has been injured after a firework which was thrown at him exploded on his chest and face.
Police say he's lucky to...
Carrickfergus pupils reminded of railway safety
Pupils from Carrickfergus Academy are being reminded of the importance of staying safe around railway lines.
Over the next few weeks, pupils will be reminded...
Hotel management not prepared to ‘pull the plug’ on ‘sectarian’ wedding song for safety...
The Group Operations Director of the Loughshore Hotel in Carrickfergus said the events that took place last week 'had absolutely nothing to do with...
Hotel distances itself from sectarian wedding song shame
The Carrickfergus hotel at the centre of the sectarian wedding song controversy has sought to distance itself from the shameful display.
In a clip which...
‘Creeper’ burglaries in Carrickfergus with intruders gaining access via unlocked doors and windows
Burglars have gained access to homes in Carrickfergus via unlocked doors and windows.
Police say there has been a number of creeper style burglaries in...
Spate of car thefts in Carrickfergus
Cars have been stolen in Carrickfergus, prompting police to issue a warning to people living in the area.
There have been thefts of motors parked...
Man (54) charged with ammunition and drugs offences following searches in Carrickfergus
A 54-year-old man has been charged with possessing ammunition in suspicious circumstances and two counts of possession of a Class B controlled drug.
The charges...
MLA’s son passes away following battle with cancer
Tributes have been paid to Stuart Hilditch, the son of East Antrim MLA David Hilditch following a three-year battle with cancer.
Mr Hilditch, who was...
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...
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...