A RECORD number of food parcels have been delivered to struggling families in Northern Ireland over the past year. From April 2023 to May 2024 more than 90,000 emergency food parcels were distributed across the North through the Trussell Trust’s food bank network, the charity confirmed in its latest report. The total figure of 90,300 is the highest number of food parcels that … [Read more...] about Record number of emergency food parcels given to struggling families in Northern Ireland
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Man arrested in Dublin on suspicion of murder following death of young woman in Belfast
A MAN has been arrested in Dublin on suspicion of murder following the death of a young woman in Belfast. The body of Mary Ward was discovered by PSNI officers at her home in the city on Tuesday, October 1. The 22-year-old was last seen alive on Wednesday, September 25 in Dungannon as well as Grand Central Bus Station and Melrose Street in Belfast. "This afternoon, Wednesday, … [Read more...] about Man arrested in Dublin on suspicion of murder following death of young woman in Belfast
Woman jailed after stabbing her sister in ‘frenzied attack’
A WOMAN who stabbed her sister in what police described as a 'frenzied attack' has been jailed. Patricia O'Dwyer, 37, used a knife to stab and slash at the woman in Ditton Fields, Cambridge on July 21 this year. Emergency services arrived to find the 41-year-old victim collapsed on the ground with members of the public applying pressure to her wounds. "O'Dwyer launched a … [Read more...] about Woman jailed after stabbing her sister in ‘frenzied attack’
Pair jailed following violent assault that left man in critical condition
TWO men have been jailed over their involvement in an assault that left the victim in a critical condition in hospital. CCTV footage captured Alan Forsythe, 36, and Patrick Joyce, 39, calmly walking back to their hotel following the incident, which occurred in Blackpool, Lancashire in June. The victim, who was punched and kicked in the head by Forsythe, sustained life-altering … [Read more...] about Pair jailed following violent assault that left man in critical condition
Gardaí concerned for wellbeing of man missing from Dublin since last week
GARDAÍ are seeking the public's assistance in tracing the whereabouts of a man who has been missing from Dublin since last week. Daniel Locke, 42, was reported missing from Rathfarnham, Dublin 16 on Thursday, October 3. He is described as being approximately six foot in height with a slight build, brown hair and blue eyes. Gardaí and Daniel's family are concerned for his … [Read more...] about Gardaí concerned for wellbeing of man missing from Dublin since last week