Jessica Mercer Reporter
  • Galway
  • Galway Beo

Jess is a news reporter for Galway Beo. A Belfast girl born and bred, Jess studied journalism at university in Scotland and for the past two and a half years has worked as a reporter for Gloucestershire Live in south-west England.

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almost 4 years ago
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Graffiti warns Boucher Road workers: "Your car will be burnt"

The graffiti showed up in the Boucher Road area of Belfast

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almost 4 years ago
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Three boys, 14, 'armed with knives' arrested in Newtownards

Three teenage boys have been arrested on suspicion of attempted robbery and possession of an offensive weapon

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almost 4 years ago
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The 19 phrases you'll only know if you're from Belfast

We asked you, our readers, to give us a word or phrase that you will only understand if you're from Belfast - here's ...

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almost 4 years ago
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Take a look around this fairytale cottage for sale in Northern Ireland

The four-bedroom B1 listed property is the perfect place if you want space, with 14 acres of agricultural land

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almost 4 years ago
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Open Ormeau to undergo "thorough consultation" as it launches final proposal

Residents of Ormeau Road have today launched their final proposals for trialling the reallocation of some lanes of ro...

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almost 4 years ago
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Vandalism in two Belfast playgrounds condemned by councillors

Marrowbone Park and Wedderburn Park has seen parts of their playgrounds destroyed by vandalism in the last few days.

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almost 4 years ago
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Belfast Deputy Mayor McCusker says A&E patients being sent home is "concerning"

In a post on social media he said he would be raising the matter with the Belfast Trust

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almost 4 years ago
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Education Minister explains how NI schools will be different post-lockdown

The minister joined a Zoom meeting with a youth panel who aimed their questions on what could change in the new term

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almost 4 years ago
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Kitten abandoned on M1 gets a happy ending with new home

Police officers found the kitten by the M1 near Lurgan on Sunday

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almost 4 years ago
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Tributes paid to 'dedicated' Northern Ireland surgeon who died suddenly

Health Minister Robin Swann says he was a "credit to his family and profession"

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almost 4 years ago
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Major North Down road to be closed next month for new pumping station

Brompton Road will be closed next month as NI water begins work to improve water quality along the North Down coast

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almost 4 years ago
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Man dies after single-vehicle crash in Co Tyrone

"Police are appealing to anyone who witnessed the collision or captured it on their dash cam to contact local officers"

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