A BELFAST woman will serve at least 12 years in prison after being found guilty of murdering her abusive partner while he slept. Julianne McIlwaine, of Hazel Close in Belfast, appeared before Belfast Crown Court this week for the murder of James Joseph Crossley in west Belfast in 2022. Last October the 34-year-old was given a life sentence after being found guilty of Mr … [Read more...] about Woman jailed for murdering abusive partner in his sleep
Kneecap member charged with terror offence over flag at London show
A MEMBER of Belfast hip-hop trio Kneecap has been charged with a terror offence over a flag displayed at a show in London. The Met Police say Liam Óg Ó hAnnaidh — who the force refers to as Liam O'Hanna — is charged with displaying a flag in support of Hezbollah, a proscribed organisation. It follows an investigation by the Met's Counter Terrorism Command and relates to a show … [Read more...] about Kneecap member charged with terror offence over flag at London show
Taoiseach demands answers after IDF ‘opened fire’ on diplomatic delegation including Irish officials in West Bank
TAOISEACH Micheál Martin says he will demand answers after Israeli Defence Forces (IDF) troops reportedly 'opened fire' on a diplomatic delegation in the West Bank that included Irish officials. The incident, involving two Irish diplomats based in Ramallah and delegates from the EU and other countries, occurred today near a refugee camp in Jenin during an approved visit. In a … [Read more...] about Taoiseach demands answers after IDF ‘opened fire’ on diplomatic delegation including Irish officials in West Bank
Belfast boy threatened with knife before armed gang steal his pet tortoise
POLICE in Belfast are investigating after a boy was threatened by a knife-wielding gang — who then stole his pet tortoise. The incident occurred in the Colinmill area of west Belfast on Tuesday. Police are now appealing for information and have issued descriptions of the suspects. "At around 7.30pm, it was reported that a young male in his teens was approached by three males in … [Read more...] about Belfast boy threatened with knife before armed gang steal his pet tortoise
Man charged after North’s largest-ever Class A drugs seizure ‘since records began’
A MAN has been charged as part of an investigation into what is believed to be the largest-ever Class A drugs seizure in Northern Ireland. Border Force officers discovered 185kg of cocaine in the trailer of an HGV at Belfast Port on Monday. Georgi Markov Panchukov, 55, from Nova Zagora, Bulgaria, has since been remanded in custody to appear at Belfast Crown Court next … [Read more...] about Man charged after North’s largest-ever Class A drugs seizure ‘since records began’