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TWO teenage boys have been arrested in connection with a “serious sexual assault” on a teenage girl in Co Antrim.

The incident took place in the Clonavon Terrace area of Ballymena sometime between 7:30pm and 10:30pm last night.

Both of the arrested teenagers remain in custody and are being quizzed by investigating cops.

Specialist officers from the PSNI are continuing to support the young girl who has been left “extremely distressed and traumatised” by the incident.

Detective Inspector Olphert, from the Police Service’s Public Protection Branch said: “Two teenage boys have since been arrested in connection with the investigation, and are being questioned in custody.

“Specialist officers are continuing to support the girl who has been left extremely distressed and traumatised by what has happened.

“We would reiterate to the public not to speculate or share information on social media – this is not helpful towards the ongoing investigation.

“If you were in the Clonavon Terrace or Waveney Road area yesterday evening, and witnessed what happened or noticed anything suspicious, please make contact with police on 101, quoting reference number 1522 07/06/25.

“You can also make a report online at or contact Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111 or online.”

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A MAJOR pub and restaurant chain has closed one of its branches in a blow to loyal locals.

The Harvester restaurant in Bristol wrapped up business this week – with the chain claiming its closure is to “make way for something new and exciting”.

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Situated in Bradley Stoke’s Willow Brook Centre, the restaurant served locals for years.

The team announced in a post on Facebook last Sunday: “Today we close our doors for the last time at Harvester Willow Brook.

“It’s a sad day for all the team involved.

“We would like to thank all team, guests, friends and family for their support this week and always.”

One diner commented: “Thank you team Harvester for serving Bradley Stoke and surrounds over the years.

“I hope you have all found jobs to go to.”

Another person wrote: “Good luck to all the team for the future. It is a sad day. Love to you all.”

One user wrote: “Hopefully it’s made into a Spoons instead.”

The Harvester website displays a message which reads: “This restaurant is now closed.

“We have now closed our doors as a Harvester restaurant to make way for something new and exciting. You can find your nearest Harvester by using our Find a Harvester page.”

It is not yet known what will replace the restaurant.

It comes as a beloved bar chain with more than 30 locations in the UK announced it closed one of its shopping centre venues after nine years of trading.

The Cosy Club at Ipswich’s Buttermarket Shopping Centre announced it made the “very difficult decision” to close its doors on May 31.

Managing Director Lucy Knowles revealed it was no longer “financially viable” for the popular restaurant to stay open.

“We’re very disappointed that, after nine years trading, we have taken the very difficult decision to close Cosy Club Ipswich,” Lucy said.

She added: “This is only the second Cosy Club we’ve ever closed but, unfortunately, it wasn’t financially viable for us to continue trading there. 

“We would like to thank all of our team for their spirit, professionalism, and hard work and all our fabulous customers for their support over the years.”

Despite the closure, food lovers in Ipswich can still dine at Loungers – which operates Cosy Club – after confirming that Marinero Lounger is still set to open.

The new bar and restaurant will open on July 2 at the Waterfront, in the former Burton and Sons warehouse.

ALL eyes are on Portugal and Spain as they currently battle it out in a thrilling Nations League final!

Cristiano Ronaldo continued to do what he has been doing for decades last Wednesday – scoring goals – and his 68th-minute strike fired Portugal to a 2-1 win over Germany in the semis.

However, teen sensation Lamine Yamal stole the plaudits once again a day later as his double for La Roja earned Spain a thrilling 5-4 semi-final victory against France.

Now the master Ronaldo meets the student Yamal for the first time ever, and both players will be desperate to secure a second Nations League triumph for their respective countries.

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• Portugal starting team: Costa; Neves, Dias, Inacio, Mendes; Bernardo Silva, Vitinha; Neto, Fernandes, Conceicao; Ronaldo
• Spain starting team: Simon; Mingueza, Le Normand, Huijsen, Cucurella; Pedri, Zubimendi, Ruiz; Yamal, Oyarzabal, N. Williams

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PRIMARK has the perfect beach bag for your summer holidays, and shoppers can’t get enough of the sparkles.

Now that summer is finally upon us, and with temperatures set to ramp up again next week, many of us are likely making plans for trips aboard.

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And what better way to get yourself excited for summer than treating yourself to a new accessory.

Primark is one of the best-loved brands on the high street, and is constantly wowing us with its stylish but affordable fashion.

From cute dresses to on-trend work attire, the supermarket fast-fashion range always hits the mark, and its new summer collection is no exception.

Posting to their TikTok account, Primark recently shared a clip of a brand its new jelly tote bag being carried by a fashion fan on a pebble beach.

“Packed up and beach ready”, Primark said.

The stylish silver bag is large enough to fit in all your summer essentials, such as a towel and sun cream.

It’s made from a waterproof material, so it will keep your belongings dry, and its super lightweight.

Plus, the bag is just £10, so is perfect for penny pinchers.

Primark said: “Add a playful twist to your everyday look with this jelly tote bag.

“Made from a flexible, wipe-clean material, it’s lightweight yet roomy enough to carry your essentials with ease.

“The open top makes grabbing your things quick and fuss-free, while the sturdy twin handles are designed for easy carrying.

“Whether you’re heading to the beach, the shops or just out and about, this bag brings a hint of fun to your outfit.”

The lightweight bag is available in store, or via click and collect on the Primark website.

And it’s already proving popular with fashion fans.

Commenting under the TikTok video, one person beamed: “The sparkles!”

Another said: “Love!”

Shoppers have also been raving about Primark’s new statement beaded bags.

Not only are there two colourful patterns to choose from, but it’s super stylish and will make the perfect holiday accessory.

Not only are there two colourful patterns to choose from, but it’s super stylish and will make the perfect holiday accessory.

Some savvy fashion fans noticed that the bag, which went viral in a leopard and cherry print last year, is a dupe for an £88 version in Anthropologie and £285 one in Staud.

BRIAN DOWLING said he questioned his own ability to manage Kildare at the start of this season’s Joe McDonagh Cup.

Now he’s celebrating his greatest achievement in management after winning the competition and getting Kildare back into the Leinster SHC.

The Lilywhites produced a stunning second-half performance to see off favourites Laois and capture a first ever Joe McDonagh Cup title.

Sub Jack Travers and Jack Sheridan grabbed the goals while free-taker David Qualter finished with 0-13.

It was a giant collective effort from a team that appeared noticeably fitter as the game wore on. Cian Boran stood tall at the centre of a brilliant defensive effort.

Kildare’s immediate reward for the landmark win is an All-Ireland preliminary quarter-final clash with Dublin next weekend.

And they will spend the winter months preparing to return to the Leinster SHC after a 22-year absence.

All of which seemed highly unlikely after Kildare’s Round 1 defeat to Kerry only seven weeks ago.

That was the county’s ninth defeat in the McDonagh Cup from nine games across three different campaigns.

Kerry ended up being relegated while Kildare went on to win the title though a few ‘home truths’ needed to be dished out first.

Dowling, who previously managed Kilkenny to two All-Ireland camogie titles, said: “It’s incredible, I can’t describe the dressing-room after that Kerry match.

“I’ve been in a lot of dressing-rooms down the years, losing All-Ireland finals and stuff, but that honestly was one of the worst I’ve ever been in.

“I didn’t know what to say to the lads. It was hard to say anything. I questioned my own ability as a manager, you know, where do you go? What do you do?

“We actually met the lads on the Tuesday night and we did no video analysis, like we normally would. We just had a hard chat.

“We told a few home truths between ourselves, as players and management. Then we just went back at it.

“We actually trained hard afterwards that night and it was the best thing that ever happened.”

Five wins later – including two against 2024 runners-up Laois – Kildare have achieved one of the greatest triumphs in the county’s hurling history.

They were actually fortunate to be level with Laois at half-time, 0-11 to 0-11, considering all the point attempts that favourites Laois butchered.

And when Ben Conroy bundled home a Laois goal seconds after the restart, leaving the 2024 runners-up three points ahead, and with momentum on their side, it all looked ominous.

Kildare’s response, just like that turnaround after the Kerry game, was truly impressive, outscoring Laois by 2-15 to 0-8 from there on to win by a 10-point margin.

The Travers goal in the 60th minute summed up all that was good about Kildare on the day.

Darragh Melville stripped a Laois defender of possession after a short puck-out and worked the ball across to Sheridan whose blocked shot was slammed home by Travers.

Sheridan netted himself five minutes later, shrugging off a jersey pull as he darted by Laois defender Ryan Mullaney and shot low past Cathal Dunne.

Only for goalkeeper Dunne’s excellence earlier, it would have been three goals for Kildare. Dunne pulled off a brilliant double save to thwart firstly Cathal McCabe and then, somehow, Sheridan.

Kildare sub Muiris Curtin punched the air in delight when he fired over in the 68th minute, sensing the job was done.

Only once has a side coming from the Joe McDonagh Cup won an All-Ireland preliminary quarter-final – when Laois beat Dublin in 2019.

But if Kildare can repeat this wholehearted performance in Newbridge next Saturday, they’ll have a chance.

Dowling said: “We’ll do everything we can to be ready for it. But look, obviously six days is difficult. If you had two weeks that would be a lot better and would give lads a chance.

“These lads are going to be very sore. There were a couple of them, I won’t name names, but how they got on the pitch at all I don’t know.

“We really had to patch them up. We had serious injuries coming into this game but we got through it.”

Kildare 2-26

Laois 1-19

Kildare: P McKenna; R Hogan, R Boran, D O’Meara; P Dolan 0-1, C Boran, S Leacy 0-1; D Guerin, C McCabe; C Dowling, J Sheridan 1-4, D Qualter 0-13, 11f, 1 65; D Melville, J Burke 0-2, G Keegan 0-3.
Subs: J Travers 1-1 for Dowling 59, M Curtin 0-1 for McCabe 64, C Kehoe for Melville 69, L O’Reilly for Dolan 69, O Lynam for Keegan 72.

Laois: C Dunne; F C Fennell 0-1, J Walshe, C Comerford; P Delaney 0-2, 2f, L Cleere 0-1, D Conway; A Corby, J Keyes 0-2; P Purcell 0-2, T Keyes 0-6, 5f, D Dooley; M Dowling, J Quinlan, B Conroy 1-2.
Subs: A Dunphy for T Keyes 54, P Dunne for Comerford 60, J Duggan 0-1 for Dowling 62, R Mullaney for Walsh 64, PJ Scully 0-2, 1f for Conroy 66.

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Thousands of people packed Sunday's Boulder Jewish Festival at the Pearl Street Mall in Colorado -- not far from the site of last week's antisemitic firebomb attack.

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