THE terms of reference for an independent review into the handling of the murder of Katie Simpson have been released. Ms Simpson, a 21-year-old showjumper from Tynan in Co. Armagh, died in Altnagelvin hospital in Derry in August 2020. Her death came almost a week after an incident in Gortnessy Meadows, Lettershandoney on August 3, 2020. Police originally thought she had taken … [Read more...] about Plan for review of handling of Katie Simpson murder revealed
Sinn Féin MEP Lynn Boylan deported from Israel
Evidence of the deterioration in diplomatic relations between Ireland and Israel reared its head yet again when Sinn Féin MEP Lynn Boylan was refused entry to the country yesterday. Ms Boylan said that she was “completely blindsided” after being detained at Ben Gurion Airport outside Tel Aviv, along with French MEP Rina Hassan and a number of other European officials. Ms Boylan … [Read more...] about Sinn Féin MEP Lynn Boylan deported from Israel
‘Heartbroken’ family pay tribute after young man dies in quad bike accident
THE family of a young man killed in a collision in Co. Westmeath have paid tribute to him. Dean Wearen, of Kells in Co. Meath, died following the collision in Finea over the weekend. The young man, who was aged in his 20s, was driving the quad bike which collided with a motorbike at Ballynascarry at around 3.30pm on Saturday, February 25. He was pronounced dead at the … [Read more...] about ‘Heartbroken’ family pay tribute after young man dies in quad bike accident
Public warning issued after £100k lost to holiday scammers
A PUBLIC warning has been issued to anyone planning to book a holiday online. The PSNI has urged people to be wary and vigilant when planning their trips as more than £100k has been lost in Northern Ireland to travel scammers over the past year. Some 74 reports of holiday fraud were reported to the police force in 2024, a report by Action Fraud confirmed this week. “Between … [Read more...] about Public warning issued after £100k lost to holiday scammers
Disease control measures in place as third case of bird flu found in Co. Tyrone
A THIRD case of suspected bird flu has been reported in Co. Tyrone. The Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs (DAERA) is investigating after the case was reported at a commercial poultry premises near Cookstown on February 23. “Preliminary test results indicate the presence of highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI),” the DAERA said in a statement.. “In … [Read more...] about Disease control measures in place as third case of bird flu found in Co. Tyrone