HAIRDRESSERS and beauticians across Northern Ireland are being trained to spot signs of domestic abuse among their clients. Representatives from 50 beauty businesses have taken part in a specialist session offered through the PSNI’s policing and community safety partnerships it was confirmed this week. The ‘Behind the Smile’ event focused on identifying coercive control — a … [Read more...] about Hairdressers and beauticians in ‘unique position’ to spot domestic abuse
Mayo couple bring a taste of home to London with The Dynamic Spud
AN IRISH couple from Co. Mayo are making their mark in London after opening a jacket potato café that has quickly become a favourite among the capital’s Irish community. Karen Muldowney and her partner Conor Joyce moved to London two years ago before deciding to take the leap into hospitality. “We would reminisce about when we were in university in Galway. There used to be a … [Read more...] about Mayo couple bring a taste of home to London with The Dynamic Spud
Three arrested in connection with William Delaney murder investigation released without charge
THREE people who were arrested in connection with an investigation into the suspected murder of Tipperary man William Delaney have since been released without charge. The 56-year-old, who lived in Portlaoise, went missing more than seven years ago. He was last seen on Wednesday, January 30, 2019. William Delaney was last seen in 2019 Gardaí investigating the case suspect that … [Read more...] about Three arrested in connection with William Delaney murder investigation released without charge
Illegal drugs and counterfeit goods totalling €650k seized in raids across Ireland
CONTRABAND worth an estimated €650K has been seized following a series of raids across Ireland. The seizures were made between March 23 to March 30, a spokesperson for Revenue confirmed. The items were discovered in various operations in Dublin, the Midlands, and Rosslare Europort, they added. They included 26kg of cannabis worth €535k, other illicit drugs worth more than £7k, … [Read more...] about Illegal drugs and counterfeit goods totalling €650k seized in raids across Ireland
Five people hospitalised following ‘serious collision’ in Westmeath
FIVE people were taken to hospital following a collision between a car and a van in Co. Westmeath. The incident happened on the afternoon of March 29, Gardaí have confirmed, while describing the two-vehicle collision as “serious”. The vehicles colided on the N62 at Ballinahown at around 1pm on March 29. A woman aged in her 40s, who was driving the van, was taken to Midland … [Read more...] about Five people hospitalised following ‘serious collision’ in Westmeath