POLICE investigating reports of a man brandishing a gun in West Belfast yesterday morning have made an arrest. A man, aged in his 50s, has been detained on suspicion of firearms offences and remains in police custody at this time. "At approximately 8.15am, it was reported that a man had been seen with what was believed to have been a handgun in the vicinity of the Cullingtree … [Read more...] about Arrest made after reports of man brandishing gun in West Belfast
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Man charged with murder of Belfast woman Kathryn Parton
POLICE investigating the death of Belfast woman Kathryn Parton have charged a 23-year-old man with murder. A second man, aged 22, and a 43-year-old woman have also been charged as part of the investigation. Both have been charged with assisting an offender and aiding and abetting a breach of bail, while the woman also faces a charge of attempting to pervert the course of … [Read more...] about Man charged with murder of Belfast woman Kathryn Parton
Sir Patrick Duffy’s memoirs: a story of survival and statesmanship
At the age of 103, Britain’s oldest parliamentarian reflects in his memoirs on history, contemporary issues and friendships Sir Patrick Duffy SIR Patrick Duffy, former Labour MP and government minister, has just published his memoirs - From Wigan to Westminster: Hot Wars, Cold Wars and the Carrier Strike Groups - capturing the many and varied aspects of his long life. He is … [Read more...] about Sir Patrick Duffy’s memoirs: a story of survival and statesmanship
Irish public urged to check passports are valid ahead of summer holiday season
IRISH passport holders are being urged to check their travel documents are in date ahead of the busy summer holiday season. More than 480,000 Irish passports have been issued already this year, with that figure set to top 500,000 by the end of this month. Those who need to renew their passports before their summer holiday have ben urged ot take action now by Ireland’s Minister … [Read more...] about Irish public urged to check passports are valid ahead of summer holiday season
Murder investigation launched after woman found dead in bedroom at house in Belfast
A MURDER investigation has been launched after a woman was found dead at a house in Belfast. PSNI officers were called to the house in the Madrid Street area of east Belfast just before 4.25pm yesterday afternoon (May 15). They found the body of a woman aged in her 30s in a bedroom in the property, with serious injuries to her head. PSNI Detective Inspector Michelle Griffin … [Read more...] about Murder investigation launched after woman found dead in bedroom at house in Belfast