BALLYMENA: A 47-year-old Ballymena man charged with attempted sexual communication with a child, following an operation by a paedophile hunter group, is to have his case heard at the Crown Court. The case was adjourned to 14 April to fix a date for the committal hearing, with the defendant remaining in custody since his arrest in July last year.

COLERAINE: A 35-year-old north Antrim woman appeared in court charged with being concerned in the supply of cocaine, possession of cocaine, possession with intent to supply, and driving whilst unfit - all on 21 October last year. She was granted £500 bail and the case was adjourned to 13 April.