NIGEL FARAGE'S proposal to “pardon” British Army veterans who were convicted of Troubles era crimes has been branded “outrageous” by a Northern Irish MP. In a speech delivered yesterday, the Reform UK leader pledged to grant “royal pardons” for convicted Troubles veterans should his party be voted into government. “Our armed forces are something we should be immensely proud of, … [Read more...] about MP blasts Nigel Farage’s ‘outrageous’ pledge to pardon British soldiers of Troubles crimes
Teenage girl dies following collision with scrambler
A TEENAGE girl has died after being involved in a collision with a scrambler in Dublin. The 14-year-old was hit by the scrambler motorbike at around 2.20pm on Sunday afternoon (January 25). Gardaí were called to the incident on the Ratoath Road in Finglas, from where she was brought to Connolly Hospital Blanchardstown for treatment of her injuries. It has since been confirmed … [Read more...] about Teenage girl dies following collision with scrambler
Highest number of house fire deaths recorded in Northern Ireland in 25 years
THE highest number of deaths due to house fires in Northern Ireland in a quarter of a century were recorded last year. Statistics revealed by the Northern Ireland Fire & Rescue Service (NIFRS) this week confirm that 16 people lost their lives in 2025 due to house fires, marking the highest figure in 25 years. The data further showed that half of the fires were smoking … [Read more...] about Highest number of house fire deaths recorded in Northern Ireland in 25 years
Ireland deports 33 convicted criminals on chartered flight to Poland and Lithuania
IRELAND has deported 33 convicted criminals on a chartered flight to Poland and Lithuania. The operation, undertaken on January 25, saw 31 men and two women placed on the flight from Dublin which stopped in Poland before arriving in Lithuania. Within the group were 17 Polish nationals and 16 Lithuanians who all “have a criminal history in Ireland and have been convicted before … [Read more...] about Ireland deports 33 convicted criminals on chartered flight to Poland and Lithuania
Witness appeal after man dies following Co. Louth collision
GARDAÍ have appealed to witnesses to come forward after a man died in a collision in Co. Louth. Two cars collided on the R215 at Newtownfane (Ardee Road) in Dundalk on the afternoon of Sunday, January 22. Officers and emergency services were called to the incident, which happened at around 2.50pm. The driver of one of the cars, a man aged in his 50s, was pronounced dead at the … [Read more...] about Witness appeal after man dies following Co. Louth collision