RESIDENTS have returned to their homes after being evacuated overnight as a security alert was raised in Belfast. The incident began on December 7 following reports that a pipe bomb had been thrown at a house in Havana Court. The security alert was raised at around 10.30pm that evening. “An item was then located under a car,” the PSNI’s Inspector Curry said. “Our officers … [Read more...] about Suspicious device which sparked Belfast security alert was ‘viable’
Weather warnings issued across Ireland as Storm Bram hits
WEATHER warnings are in place across Ireland this morning with the arrival of Storm Bram. Two status orange wind warnings have been issued for 18 counties as gale force winds are forecast to land across the country. The first alert is in place from 7am for Cork, Kerry, Waterford and Wexford and lasts until 3pm. The second warning comes into effect at 10am for counties Clare, … [Read more...] about Weather warnings issued across Ireland as Storm Bram hits
Three women convicted in connection with cruelty and assaults at homes in Scotland run by Sisters of Nazareth
THREE women have been convicted in connection with child cruelty and assaults in the 1970s and 1980s at two homes in Scotland run by the Catholic order, the Sisters of Nazareth. Former nuns Eileen McElhinney, 78 and Carol Buirds, 75, as well as 68-year-old Dorothy Kane, who was employed as a support worker, were convicted at Edinburgh Sheriff Court last month. The three women … [Read more...] about Three women convicted in connection with cruelty and assaults at homes in Scotland run by Sisters of Nazareth
Stalker who posted child abuse allegations about his victim online is jailed
A STALKER who continued to contact his victim despite a restraining order, even posting child abuse allegations about her online, has been jailed. Patrick Egerton, 29, of Spiders Island, Alderbury, Wiltshire, used various social media platforms to stalk his victim and spread lies about her. He has now been jailed for two years and handed a 10-year restraining order, preventing … [Read more...] about Stalker who posted child abuse allegations about his victim online is jailed
Murder investigation launched after woman and boy, 4, die in Co. Offaly house fire
GARDAÍ have launched a murder investigation after a 60-year-old woman and a four-year-old boy died following a house fire in Co. Offaly. After responding to the incident in the Edenderry area last night, gardaí said they believed there were fatalities at the scene. They have since confirmed two people have passed away, while a third person is being treated in hospital for … [Read more...] about Murder investigation launched after woman and boy, 4, die in Co. Offaly house fire