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Family pay tribute to ‘beautiful soul’ Amber O’Brien as police continue murder investigation

April 26, 2026 by

THE FAMILY of a woman who was found deceased at a property in Manchester have said they are heartbroken as they paid an emotional tribute to her. Amber O'Brien, 33, was described as a 'beautiful soul' by her family in a statement released on Saturday through Greater Manchester Police. A 31-year-old man has been charged with her murder. "We are deeply saddened by the loss of … [Read more...] about Family pay tribute to ‘beautiful soul’ Amber O’Brien as police continue murder investigation

Police believe New IRA may be behind station attack as they launch attempted murder investigation

April 26, 2026 by

THE PSNI is considering the possibility that the New IRA may be behind Saturday night's bomb attack on a police station in Dunmurry on the outskirts of Belfast. PSNI Deputy Chief Constable Bobby Singleton drew comparisons with a similar attack on Lurgan Police Station four weeks ago, for which the dissident republican group claimed responsibility. Speaking at a press conference … [Read more...] about Police believe New IRA may be behind station attack as they launch attempted murder investigation

Four youths hospitalised and boy, 13, arrested after series of disturbances in Co. Down

April 26, 2026 by

FOUR young people were hospitalised and a 13-year-old boy was arrested following a series of disturbances in Bangor, Co. Down last night. Police have said they are investigating multiple reports of antisocial behaviour involving a large number of young people in the city. The PSNI added that there will be a continued police presence over the remainder of the weekend in Bangor, … [Read more...] about Four youths hospitalised and boy, 13, arrested after series of disturbances in Co. Down

Man arrested after woman, 65, dies in Co. Galway

April 26, 2026 by

A MAN has been arrested following the death of a 65-year-old woman in Co. Galway. The woman passed away in hospital on Saturday following an incident the previous night while the man, aged in his 30s, is being detained at a garda station in the north western region. Gardaí said they responded to a report of a serious assault that occurred at a residential property in Ballybrit … [Read more...] about Man arrested after woman, 65, dies in Co. Galway

Two die following road traffic collision in Lisburn

April 26, 2026 by

TWO people have died and one person has been injured following a road traffic collision in Lisburn. The incident, involving a car and a motorcycle, occurred shortly before 6pm on Saturday in the Glenavy Road area of Upper Ballinderry. Police are now appealing for witnesses to the collision to contact them. "Officers, along with colleagues from the Northern Ireland Ambulance … [Read more...] about Two die following road traffic collision in Lisburn

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