Crossgar2 days agoFamilies spending hundreds on school uniforms hope new law tackles costsParents tell BBC News NI that a new law needs to address the expense of kitting out children for school.2 days agoNorthern Ireland10 Dec 2024Man charged after two people attacked in own home One resident sustained head injuries after being struck in the head with a hurl, police say. 10 Dec 2024Northern Ireland24 Sep 2024Pupil thought she was 'groomed' by welfare officerNeil Beckett, 43, of Kilmore, County Down is accused of 29 sex offences against teenage girls.24 Sep 2024Northern Ireland19 Sep 2024Pupil breaks down during welfare officer trialNeil Beckett, 43, of Kilmore near Crossgar in County Down is accused of 29 sex offences against teenage girls.19 Sep 2024Northern Ireland18 Sep 2024Pupil 'creeped out' by school welfare officerNeil Beckett, 43, of Kilmore near Crossgar in County Down is accused of 29 sex offences against teenage girls.18 Sep 2024Northern Ireland13 Sep 2024Alleged rape victim says she 'lives with it every day'Neil Beckett is standing trial for alleged rape and other sexual offenses between 2013 and 2015.13 Sep 2024Northern Ireland12 Sep 2024School welfare officer's sex offence trial beginsNeil Beckett, 43, from County Down denies all 29 charges against him.12 Sep 2024Northern Ireland26 Dec 2023Firefighters tackle blaze at Crossgar restaurantAJ's Diner says the fire "could have been a lot worse" without a quick response from NIFRS.26 Dec 2023Northern Ireland22 Jun 2023Company fined £75k over fatal safety breachesStephen Karl Casement died after an incident at David Henderson Food Machinery premises in 2018.22 Jun 2023Northern Ireland