Conor Macauley

Northern Correspondent

McNally jury told to use 'surgeon-like' scrutiny in case

The jury in the Natalie McNally murder trial has been told that it must decide whether it has enough pieces of a circumstantial jigsaw case to convict the accused.

Courts • 21 hrs

Murder trial told evidence against boyfriend 'compelling'

The prosecution in the Natalie McNally murder trial has said the evidence against her boyfriend is "compelling".

Courts • 18 Mar

'Normality' in messages between McNally and McCullagh

A series of WhatsApp messages between Natalie McNally and her alleged killer have been outlined at his murder trial.

Courts • 16 Mar

Investigation after 13 lambs' necks 'deliberately broken'

An investigation is under way after 13 lambs had their necks "deliberately broken" at a farm in Co Down.

Ulster • 15 Mar

Police are exploring a possible link to an earlier assault reported in the area

Man critical after being found unconscious in Belfast

A man is in a critical condition in hospital after he was found unconscious by emergency services in Belfast yesterday afternoon.

Ulster • 15 Mar

The motorcycle crash occurred in the Queensway area in Dunmurry at 7.30am (stock image)

Man, 50s, dies following motorcycle crash in Co Antrim

A man in his 50s has died following a motorcycle crash in Co Antrim.

Ulster • 08 Mar

PSNI car in front of house of Corban Avenue, Enniskillen, Co Fermanagh

Murder inquiry after woman's body found at Fermanagh home

A murder investigation has been launched following the discovery of a woman's body in Co Fermanagh.

Ulster • 08 Mar

Iranian academic and activist Azadeh Sobout speaking to camera with a protest gathering behind her

Iran being sold 'dictatorship or bombardment' - academic

An Iranian academic living in Belfast has said her people "don't want to have a dictatorship" and would like to have their "own choices" regarding new leadership of their country.

Ireland • 07 Mar

Stephen McCullagh accused of the murder of Natalie McNally

Ex-partner of McNally murder accused says he hit her

The trial of a man accused of murdering his pregnant girlfriend has heard from a former partner who said he assaulted her after discovering images she had sent to another man.

Ulster • 06 Mar

McNally accused 'inconsolable' upon finding body - friend

The trial of a man accused of murdering his pregnant girlfriend has been hearing from the defendant's best friend.

Courts • 05 Mar