A MURDER investigation has been launched in Belfast after a man died days after he was assaulted by intruders at an apartment building in the city. The PSNI announced on Sunday that 51-year-old Nicky Morton had passed away following the incident, which occurred in the early hours of Tuesday morning. Two people arrested as part of the initial investigation were later released on … [Read more...] about Murder investigation launched in Belfast as man dies days after being assaulted by intruders
Tragedy in Co. Donegal as two die and four injured in collision
TWO people have died and four people have been injured following a road traffic collision in Co. Donegal. The two-vehicle collision occurred on the N15 in Birchhill, just outside Donegal town, at around 2pm on Saturday. Gardaí are now appealing for any witnesses to the collision to contact them. "Two occupants in one vehicle, a man aged in his 20s and a man aged in his 30s, … [Read more...] about Tragedy in Co. Donegal as two die and four injured in collision
Man bailed following alleged spiking incident in Belfast
A MAN arrested in connection with an alleged spiking incident in Belfast has been released on bail. Police received a report at around 11.15pm on Friday that a drink had been spiked in High Street in the city centre. Officers attended the scene and a 20-year-old man was subsequently arrested on suspicion of administering poison to aggrieve. Police revealed on Saturday that the … [Read more...] about Man bailed following alleged spiking incident in Belfast
Gloria Hunniford bestowed with Freedom of the City of London
NORTHERN Irish broadcasting veteran Gloria Hunniford has been awarded the Freedom of the City of London in recognition of her long career in television and radio, as well as her work for cancer charities. The veteran presenter received the honour during a ceremony at Guildhall in London on May 14, where she was joined by family, friends and colleagues. The Freedom of the City … [Read more...] about Gloria Hunniford bestowed with Freedom of the City of London
Leading Omagh campaigner among passengers quarantined on cruise ship amid norovirus outbreak
A LEADING Troubles' victims spokesman and his wife are among more than 1,000 Irish and British passengers quarantined aboard a cruise ship in France amid a serious norovirus outbreak. While BBC, RTÉ and UTV carried breaking news of the Ambassador Cruise Lines vessel Ambition being grounded, Michael Gallagher and his wife Patsy were sheltering in their cabin in the port of … [Read more...] about Leading Omagh campaigner among passengers quarantined on cruise ship amid norovirus outbreak