Three police officers were injured during a hit and run incident in Co Antrim, it emerged today.

Up to 50 people were forced to spend the night in temporary accommodation after homes were flooded with sewage in Belfast.

A major new drive to cut traffic congestion in Belfast city centre was launched today with the unveiling of a new information website for motorists.

A man accused of kidnapping a teenage traveller and demanding a £100,000 ransom was acting as a go-between to ensure his safe release, a court heard today.