BALLYMENA: A motorist caught drink driving for a third time was warned by a judge that they face a prison sentence.

DUNGANNON: A 21-year-old man was remanded in custody on charges of making bomb threats, blackmail and computer misuse against US targets, including demanding cash and a fast car; the FBI identified him as a high-ranking member of an online network glorifying harm.

DOWNPATRICK: A 61-year-old woman denied fraud by abuse of position by allegedly misappropriating funds from Carrowdore Early Years and Community Development Centre between 2019 and 2024.