A MOTORCYCLIST has died after being involved in a single vehicle collision in Co. Down. The man has been named by the PSNI as 36-year-old Philip McClelland from Newtownards. Police were called to the incident which happened on the Portaferry Road in Newtownards on the afternoon of June 29 “Shortly before 1.15pm, we received a report of a single vehicle road traffic collision … [Read more...] about Police confirm name of motorcyclist who died in single vehicle collision
‘F*** Keir Starmer’: Kneecap hit back at British Prime Minister during Glastonbury set
BELFAST rap group Kneecap led chants of 'F*** Keir Starmer' during their Glastonbury set days after the British Prime Minister said the band should not perform at the festival. Kneecap's set was not shown live by the BBC, who instead released an edited version of the performance on iPlayer later on Saturday. However, footage from the set was shared online, with one person who … [Read more...] about ‘F*** Keir Starmer’: Kneecap hit back at British Prime Minister during Glastonbury set
Second arrest following slurry incident ahead of Ballymena Pride parade
A SECOND man has been arrested after slurry was spread on a number of streets in Ballymena, Co. Antrim ahead of the town's first ever Pride parade on Saturday. The incident has drawn condemnation from some politicians, with Minister for Justice Naomi Long describing it as: "Disgusting in every sense of the word." Fortunately, the event was able to go ahead following a clean-up … [Read more...] about Second arrest following slurry incident ahead of Ballymena Pride parade
Couple jailed after trying to smuggle £200,000 worth of cannabis through Belfast International Airport
A COUPLE who attempted to smuggle £200,000 worth of cannabis through Belfast International Airport have each been jailed for 21 months. Jason Chah Kok Siong, 27, and Ho Wen Feng, 25, will also be deported after they have served their sentences. "These convictions should serve as a warning to would-be couriers — you could face life-changing consequences," said NCA Branch … [Read more...] about Couple jailed after trying to smuggle £200,000 worth of cannabis through Belfast International Airport
Police hunting three prison absconders say trio are known to frequent to Ireland
POLICE hunting three men who absconded from prison in Buckinghamshire this week have said the trio are known to frequent Ireland. Jason MacDonagh, 34, Daniel Harty, 34 and Barney Casey, 24, all absconded from HMP Spring Hill in Aylesbury at around 6pm on Monday, June 23. Thames Valley Police are appealing for information on their whereabouts but have urged the public not to … [Read more...] about Police hunting three prison absconders say trio are known to frequent to Ireland