An unauthorized Belfast Airbnb profited greatly, fueling worries about its impact on local housing availability. Belfast Airbnb Earns £19,000 in Weeks Amid Housing Crisis Concerns People want new rules for short-term rentals. This follows a Belfast house being listed for £19,000. That price covered ten weeks. A local councillor, Ruth Brooks, is worried. Short-term rentals…
Marie McCartan reflects on growing up in Forkhill during the 50s and 60s. Her book, “Down Longfield”, shares stories of survival. Forkhill Life Remembered Hardship and Hope in Turbulent Times Life was hard in Forkhill during the 50s and 60s. Many rural Ulster areas lacked electricity then. Cars were rare, and social events were limited.…
A man allegedly hijacked a car at a hospital, threatening the victim’s life for the vehicle. He faces multiple charges. Man Accused of Car Hijacking It’s Your Life or the Car A man allegedly hijacked a car, a court learned. He told the victim he had a gun, stating he would take the car or…
ABC borough has the 2nd most drink driving arrests in NI over 3 years, after Belfast. Over 9,400 arrests by PSNI. ABC Borough Drink Driving Second Highest in Northern Ireland ABC borough had many drink driving arrests. It was the worst area except for Belfast. Police Service of Northern Ireland (PSNI) made many arrests. They…
A lorry driver, Jonathan Dinsmore, charged with drug offenses, was granted bail despite police objections. Lorry Driver Facing Drug Charges Released on Bail Amid Police Concerns Jonathan Keith Dinsmore, a lorry driver, got bail, despite police disagreeing with the decision. Jonathan is forty-two, and his address is private due to the case. He’s accused of…
A lorry driver, Jonathan Dinsmore, faces drug charges but was granted bail. Police objected due to gang involvement. Tyrone Lorry Driver Released on Bail in Drugs Case Amid Police Concerns A lorry driver from County Tyrone faced drug charges. Jonathan Keith Dinsmore, 42, got bail despite police concerns. His address is private. He’s accused of…