A MAN has died following a house fire in Co. Derry. The blaze broke out a property in the Waterside area of the city at around 1.30pm on February 22. The man, who was aged in his 70s, died at the scene a PSNI spokesperson confirmed this week. “All three emergency services attended the scene of the blaze at a house on Limavady Road, which was reported at around 1.30pm on … [Read more...] about Man dies following house fire in Derry
Emma Dabiri ‘thrilled’ to lead London St Patrick’s Parade as Grand Marshal
IRISH writer and broadcaster Emma Dabiri has been announced as the Grand Marshal for the London St Patrick’s Parade. The Dublin-born author, whose books include bestsellers Don’t Touch My Hair and What White People Can Do Next, said she was “thrilled” to be asked to lead the procession through the streets of London next month. “I’m so thrilled and it’s such an honour to be … [Read more...] about Emma Dabiri ‘thrilled’ to lead London St Patrick’s Parade as Grand Marshal
Kilo of cocaine found after man and woman arrested in car park
A KILOGRAM of cocaine was found at a property in Co. Antrim after a man and a woman were arrested in a car park. Police came across the pair in the Marine Highway area of Carrickfergus. The man, aged 39, and woman, who is 32, were in a parked car which was approached by a passing police patrol shortly after 2am yesterday morning (February 23). After speaking with them a search … [Read more...] about Kilo of cocaine found after man and woman arrested in car park
Boy left with broken nose following ‘sectarian-motivated’ attack
A BOY has been left with a broken nose following a hate-fuelled attack in Co. Derry. Police were called to the incident in the city centre in the early hours of Sunday, February 22. The boy, who is 16-years-old, is reported to have been targeted as he made his way home from a friend’s party. “The assault occurred at around 2.35am in the vicinity of Shipquay Place area, and a … [Read more...] about Boy left with broken nose following ‘sectarian-motivated’ attack
Historic building seriously damaged by ‘deliberate’ fire
AN historic building in Co. Tyrone has been left seriously damaged by a fire which police believe was started deliberately. The Northern Ireland Fire and Rescue Service and PSNI officers were called to the blaze at Crevenagh House in Omagh on the evening of February 22. Now derelict, the 19th-century house on Crevenagh Road is considered a significant historic building within … [Read more...] about Historic building seriously damaged by ‘deliberate’ fire