A COMPANY in Co. Antrim has today been fined £175,000 following the death of a man in a workplace incident in 2019. Maciej Wieczorek, 43, sustained fatal crush injuries after he was trapped between the chassis of a trailer and the trailer body. McCauley Trailers Ltd of Gloverstown Road in Toomebridge had pleaded guilty to two health and safety offences prior to today's hearing … [Read more...] about Co. Antrim firm fined after man crushed to death in workplace incident
Nigel Farage’s threat to Good Friday Agreement sparks backlash
REFORM leader Nigel Farage has come under criticism after suggesting his party would seek to renegotiate the Good Friday Agreement (GFA). This move is part of Reform's broader plan to massively overhaul Britain’s approach to immigration. Speaking at a news conference earlier this week, Farage unveiled a sweeping proposal that includes deporting up to 600,000 asylum seekers, … [Read more...] about Nigel Farage’s threat to Good Friday Agreement sparks backlash
Arrest made by police investigating murder of 84-year-old man in Co. Down
POLICE investigating the murder of a man in Co. Down have made an arrest. Sean Small, 84, was found deceased outside a property in the Slievenabrock Avenue area of Newcastle on Sunday, August 24. He had last been seen alive on August 19. The PSNI has said that a man in his 40s has been arrested on suspicion of murder and remains in police custody. "Our investigation is ongoing … [Read more...] about Arrest made by police investigating murder of 84-year-old man in Co. Down
Man dies in Offaly collision involving crane and two vans
A MAN has died following a road traffic collision in Co. Offaly involved a crane and two vans. The incident occurred on the R401 at Drumcooly near Edenderry at around 6.15am today. The deceased man, who was aged in his 40s, was driving one of the vans. The driver of the second van, a man aged in his 30s, was taken to the Midland Regional Hospital at Tullamore to be treated for … [Read more...] about Man dies in Offaly collision involving crane and two vans
Net migration to Ireland drops but sharp rise from the US
NEWLY released figures show a sharp rise in the number of people migrating from the US to Ireland. While overall immigration to Ireland has fallen in the last year by 16%, the number of American citizens moving to the country has nearly doubled. According to the Central Statistics Office (CSO), 9,600 people relocated from the United States, up from 4,900 the previous year, a … [Read more...] about Net migration to Ireland drops but sharp rise from the US