Detectives today launched a new appeal in a bid to trace ex-patients of dentist Colin Howell who is facing a double murder as well as accusations of drugging and indecently assaulting four women.

A man has been charged with attempted murder in connection with an assault in the Co Derry town of Portstewart last night.

A man was charged today following the discovery of a cannabis ’farm’ in Co Derry.

In the North, a 22 year-old man has been charged with attempted murder, and arson with intent to endanger life.

A 39-year-old lorry driver has been charged with causing death by dangerous driving following an horrific road accident in Co Antrim, police said today.