TAOISEACH Micheál Martin has congratulated Andy Burnham on becoming Prime Minister. Mr Burnham replaced Sir Keir Starmer as the British Prime Minister yesterday, after becoming Labour leader last week. The former mayor of Greater Manchester is the country's fourth prime minister in five years and the seventh since 2016. In his first speech as Prime Minister, Mr Burnham promised … [Read more...] about Taoiseach congratulates new Prime Minister Andy Burnham
Teenage girl dies in hospital following Wexford collision
A TEENAGE girl who was seriously injured in a collision in Co. Wexford has died in hospital from her injuries. The single vehicle incident happened at Sheastown Wellington Bridge at around 6.20am on July 8. Three teenagers in the car, a boy and two girls, were taken from the scene to be treated for their injuries. One of the girls died in hospital on July 17, Gardaí have … [Read more...] about Teenage girl dies in hospital following Wexford collision
Tate brothers arrested in America after British authorities issue 38 new charges
CONTROVERSIAL social media influencer Andrew Tate and his brother Tristan have been arrested in America after British authorities issued 38 new charges against them. The dual US-British citizens had previously faced 21 charges between them in Britain relating to three alleged victims. The new charges, which bring the total faced to 59, relate to a further four alleged … [Read more...] about Tate brothers arrested in America after British authorities issue 38 new charges
MLA says youth workers threatened by ‘sinister elements’ during west Belfast disorder
AN MLA has said youth workers were threatened by 'sinister elements' following disorder in west Belfast on Saturday evening. Footage showed large crowds gathered on the Stewartstown Road in the Colin area, with sections of the road appearing to have been barricaded. Scramblers were driven at speed along the major thoroughfare while images showed young people climbing on police … [Read more...] about MLA says youth workers threatened by ‘sinister elements’ during west Belfast disorder
Dublin man admits causing death by dangerous driving of woman who had ‘heart of gold’
A DUBLIN man has admitted causing the death of a woman in Wales last year by dangerous driving. Michael Connors, 28, of Landen Road, Ballyfermot, Dublin also pleaded guilty on Friday to two counts of causing serious injury by dangerous driving. Lydia La Polla, 47, from Wrexham died from her injuries two days after the collision, which occurred as Connors made off from … [Read more...] about Dublin man admits causing death by dangerous driving of woman who had ‘heart of gold’