A man was remanded in custody today accused of attempted murder after a train crashed into a car deliberately abandoned on a level crossing.

A home help took almost £2,000 (€3,000) from the 97-year-old man she cared for after falling into financial difficulties, a court heard today.

A 37-year-old man has been charged with possession of firearms and ammunition in suspicious circumstances.

A porter was remanded in custody today accused of murdering a man outside a nightclub in Co Antrim.