BALLYMENA: A 45-year-old man facing multiple charges including burglary of a pharmacy, possession of bladed articles, and a series of thefts and break-ins across Ballymena appeared via video link at Ballymena Magistrates' Court and was further remanded in custody, with the case adjourned to 7 May.

CRAIGAVON: A 44-year-old man with 336 previous convictions was sentenced to four months in prison after pleading guilty to stealing £269 worth of Manuka honey from Holland and Barrett at Rushmere Shopping Centre on 4 August 2024.