Ralph Hewitt

1 month ago | bbc.com | Ralph Hewitt

Home heating oil and fuel prices drop to 2021 levelsGetty ImagesAround two-thirds of homes in Northern Ireland use home heating oilThe price of home heating oil and fuel in Northern Ireland is at its lowest level since 2021, and the advice is to buy now – if you are able. The average price of 500 litres of home heating oil is £258.78, a litre of petrol costs 128.7p and diesel is 133.4p per litre, according to Consumer Council NI's (CCNI) weekly price checker.

1 month ago | bbc.com | Ralph Hewitt

Mourne Wall repairs to cost £650k after Storm Éowyn Dave SomervilleThe Mourne Wall saw 63 collapses due to Storm Éowyn, including on this section between Slieve Donard and Slieve CommedaghMonths after Storm Éowyn left a trail of destruction across Northern Ireland, NI Water has said it will cost approximately £650,000 to repair the damage it caused to the Mourne Wall.

Mar 9, 2025 | bbc.com | Ralph Hewitt

Rugby-mad boy is Ulster mascot after emergency surgeryGetty ImagesOllie Smyth has been diagnosed with the lifelong condition cystinuriaA rugby-mad Lurgan boy was given the chance of a lifetime to present the man of the match award to Ulster's James McNabney after undergoing emergency kidney surgery. Seven-year-old Ollie Smyth has been diagnosed with the rare, lifelong condition cystinuria, that sees an increased risk of kidney stones.

Jan 7, 2025 | belfasttelegraph.co.uk | Ralph Hewitt

Upper Bann MLA Diane Dodds was reacting to the Belfast Telegraph’s expose on the plot, which saw loyalist Jamie Bryson tweet live updates from the supposed private meeting at Larchfield House near Lisburn last January. ‘Wiregate’, as it became known, ruined former DUP leader Donaldson’s big pitch to sell the deal he claimed removed the Irish Sea border and would ultimately pave a way for a return of the Stormont Executive.

Dec 10, 2024 | independent.ie | Paul Higgins |Ralph Hewitt

‘He destroyed my life’ - Victim speaks out after ‘dangerous and devious’ paedophile sentenced to 27 yearsDavid John Andrews was sentenced at Downpatrick Crown Court todayPaul Higgins and Ralph HewittToday at 09:08One of the victims of a “dangerous and devious paedophile” who subjected a disabled woman and children to sexual abuse said he has “destroyed” her life.