SIX people were arrested in Belfast over the weekend for drink and drug driving offences. Four men aged in their 30s and man and a woman, both aged in their 60s, were arrested for offences “deeming them unfit to be behind the wheel” the PSNI confirmed in a statement this week. The incidents all happened overnight on Saturday, February 28 and into the early hours of Sunday, … [Read more...] about Six arrested for driving under the influence in one ‘reckless’ night in Belfast
Cannabis factory discovered at Tyrone home
A CANNABIS factory has been discovered following a raid on a property in Co. Tyrone. Police arrived at the house in Omagh at around 2.40pm on February 28. They were responding to reports of “suspicious activity” at the home in the Dunmullan Road area of the town. Once inside, a search of the property found a “substantial” cannabis farm in the attic as well as drugs worth an … [Read more...] about Cannabis factory discovered at Tyrone home
Celtic strike late to draw frenetic derby at Rangers that will leave Hearts celebrating
JUST as they have done several times this season, Celtic struck late to get a result this afternoon, Reo Hatate's injury-time goal snatching a point for the Hoops against Rangers at Ibrox. It was a euphoric end to the match for Celtic, who had looked dead and buried after a first half in which that failed to lay a glove on their rivals. However, once the dust has settled on … [Read more...] about Celtic strike late to draw frenetic derby at Rangers that will leave Hearts celebrating
Republican group claims responsibility for paint attack on Queen Victoria statue at Belfast hospital
A REPUBLICAN group has claimed responsibility for a paint attack on a statue of Queen Victoria at a hospital in Belfast. The statue, in the grounds of the Royal Victoria Hospital in West Belfast, was targeted on Friday when it had red paint poured over it and a sign reading 'Famine Queen' affixed to the plinth. Lasair Dhearg, which campaigns for the creation of an Irish … [Read more...] about Republican group claims responsibility for paint attack on Queen Victoria statue at Belfast hospital
Giant statue of St Patrick holding pint of Guinness is removed from Dublin pub
A GIANT statue of St Patrick holding a pint of Guinness has been removed from outside a Dublin pub just one day after it appeared. The Temple Bar pub in the eponymous area of Dublin erected the 14ft statue on Thursday as part of its decorations for St Patrick's Day. However, the following day, workers could be seen placing a bag over the patron saint's pint before the statue … [Read more...] about Giant statue of St Patrick holding pint of Guinness is removed from Dublin pub