The Irish Bank Officials Association said today that it is disappointed at the confirmation of Ulster Bank's plans to close 22 branches across the island of Ireland.

A pensioner died today after he was assaulted on his way home from a pigeon club.

Two youths were tonight arrested in connection with a hit-and-run accident in which an 11-year-old girl was critically injured.

An 11-year-old girl was tonight critically ill in hospital following a hit-and-run accident involving a motorised scooter in Co Antrim.