TWO men have been charged with a series of offences after a police car was rammed in Dunmurry. The incident happened on Tuesday, August 25, a PSNI spokesperson confirmed today. A 39-year-old man has been charged with offences including dangerous driving, driving without a driving licence, using a motor vehicle without valid insurance, attempted grievous bodily harm with intent … [Read more...] about Two men charged in connection with police car ramming
Lord Mayor of Dublin outlines new homes strategy for the capital
THE Lord Mayor of Dublin has set out his plans to provide affordable and social housing for the city. Councillor Daryl Barron met with Ireland’s Housing Minister James Brown this week. It marked their first formal engagement since Mayor Barron took up the post at the end of June. During their meeting at Dublin's Custom House, the pair discussed “housing priorities, current … [Read more...] about Lord Mayor of Dublin outlines new homes strategy for the capital
Man’s shoulder broken in violent attempted moped theft
THIEVES assaulted a man with such force that they broke his shoulder as they attempted to steal his moped. The incident happened in Belfast over the weekend, the PSNI has confirmed. The police force has appealed for anyone who may have witnessed the assault, which occurred at the corner of Royal Avenue and Donegall Street in the city, to come forward. “Shortly before 11.40pm on … [Read more...] about Man’s shoulder broken in violent attempted moped theft
Witness appeal after young woman dies following Dublin collision
GARDAÍ have appealed for witnesses to come forward after a young woman died following a collision in Dublin. The woman, aged in her 20s, died after the car she was driving was involved in a single vehicle incident in Ballycoolin. The collision happened between the Snugborough road Cappagh Road roundabouts just before 12.30am yesterday morning (August 26). The woman, who was … [Read more...] about Witness appeal after young woman dies following Dublin collision
Ferry passengers between Ireland and Britain need to show passport under new rules
COMPANIES operating ferries between Ireland and Britain have said that from next month, passengers will be required to show a passport in order to travel. Under Common Travel Area (CTA) arrangements, British and Irish citizens are not legally required to show a passport to border agents when travelling between the countries. However, Irish Ferries and Stena Line have both … [Read more...] about Ferry passengers between Ireland and Britain need to show passport under new rules