POLICE have appealed to the public to help them find a man who is wanted in connection with two serious assaults in Essex over the weekend. Two men were attacked with a piece of wood in the Broadway area of Tilbury, Essex at around 12.30am on Saturday, June 7. Footage of the incident has circulated widely on social media since the attack, in which those involved appear to have … [Read more...] about Police hunt suspect after two men struck with piece of wood in violent attack
Drinking rates in Ireland drop nearly 5% in a year
IRELAND'S reputation as a nation of heavy drinkers may no longer hold water. A new report reveals that alcohol consumption rates have continued to decline, with a notable 4.5% drop in the past year alone. “This downward trend raises a big question,” said a spokesperson from the Drinks Industry Group of Ireland (DIGI), which released the report. “Why does Ireland still have … [Read more...] about Drinking rates in Ireland drop nearly 5% in a year
Trinity College Dublin formally cuts all ties with Israel
TRINITY College Dublin has announced it will cut ties with all Israeli universities and companies. The decision, made by the university’s board this week, follows growing public outrage in Ireland over the ongoing humanitarian crisis in Gaza. A taskforce, formed last year, recommended full divestment from Israel. “This taskforce was created following the board-approved … [Read more...] about Trinity College Dublin formally cuts all ties with Israel
Funeral details announced for Belfast woman as son charged with murder
THE FUNERAL details of a woman murdered in her Belfast home earlier this week have been announced just days after her son was charged in relation to her death. Mary Green, known as Marie, was pronounced dead at the scene in a house at the Shore Road area of north Belfast in the early hours of Tuesday. A notice on Funeral Times reports that a service of thanksgiving is due to … [Read more...] about Funeral details announced for Belfast woman as son charged with murder
Two men arrested on suspicion of murder following discovery of woman’s body
TWO men have been arrested on suspicion of murder following the discovery of a woman's body in Portsmouth, England. Police were called shortly after 7.30am on Thursday to a report that the body of 32-year-old Samantha Murphy had been located at a house on Wadham Road in the city. Meanwhile, investigators are appealing for information on the whereabouts of a gold suitcase that … [Read more...] about Two men arrested on suspicion of murder following discovery of woman’s body