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Tate brothers arrested in America after British authorities issue 38 new charges

July 19, 2026 by

CONTROVERSIAL social media influencer Andrew Tate and his brother Tristan have been arrested in America after British authorities issued 38 new charges against them. The dual US-British citizens had previously faced 21 charges between them in Britain relating to three alleged victims. The new charges, which bring the total faced to 59, relate to a further four alleged … [Read more...] about Tate brothers arrested in America after British authorities issue 38 new charges

MLA says youth workers threatened by ‘sinister elements’ during west Belfast disorder

July 19, 2026 by

AN MLA has said youth workers were threatened by 'sinister elements' following disorder in west Belfast on Saturday evening. Footage showed large crowds gathered on the Stewartstown Road in the Colin area, with sections of the road appearing to have been barricaded. Scramblers were driven at speed along the major thoroughfare while images showed young people climbing on police … [Read more...] about MLA says youth workers threatened by ‘sinister elements’ during west Belfast disorder

Dublin man admits causing death by dangerous driving of woman who had ‘heart of gold’

July 19, 2026 by

A DUBLIN man has admitted causing the death of a woman in Wales last year by dangerous driving. Michael Connors, 28, of Landen Road, Ballyfermot, Dublin also pleaded guilty on Friday to two counts of causing serious injury by dangerous driving. Lydia La Polla, 47, from Wrexham died from her injuries two days after the collision, which occurred as Connors made off from … [Read more...] about Dublin man admits causing death by dangerous driving of woman who had ‘heart of gold’

Man jailed for six years for ‘cowardly’ one-punch attack that claimed life of beloved family man

July 19, 2026 by

A MAN has been jailed for six years over a 'cowardly' one-punch attack that claimed the life of a beloved family man. John McGarry, 63, of Broom Close, Dogsthorpe, Peterborough was knocked to the ground during the attack in the city in the early hours of August 30, 2025. Mr McGarry, who previously lived in London and was of Irish heritage, never regained consciousness and died … [Read more...] about Man jailed for six years for ‘cowardly’ one-punch attack that claimed life of beloved family man

Pub pays tribute to young woman who died in Belfast collision

July 19, 2026 by

A BELFAST pub has paid tribute to a young woman who died following a road traffic collision earlier this week. The Thirsty Goat in the city's Cathedral Quarter said staff member Raven Adams was loved by colleagues and customers for her 'kindness, laughter, dedication and warm smile'. The pub is set to close its doors on the day of Ms Adams' funeral in Dublin on Tuesday as a … [Read more...] about Pub pays tribute to young woman who died in Belfast collision

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