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JOHN KERRY has been awarded the Impact Ireland Award at the inaugural Impact Ireland convention held in Dublin this month. The former US Secretary of State was presented with his award by Taoiseach Simon Harris at the event held in the Mansion House on October 4. With sustainability the overarching theme for the one-day convention, Mr Kerry was honoured for his “notable” … [Read more...] about Former US secretary of state John Kerry receives inaugural Impact Ireland Award

NORTHERN Irish entrepreneur Dr Leah Totton has sold the chain of cosmetic clinics she launched with Sir Alan Sugar following her win on The Apprentice. The Derry woman was the winner of the 2013 series of the popular reality game show, where candidates compete to win a significant chunk of financial investment from Lord Sugar in order to launch their own business. Totton won … [Read more...] about Dr Leah Totton sells cosmetics clinics launched with Lord Alan Sugar following Apprentice win

AN "urgent response" is needed following a spate of violent killings of women in Northern Ireland, SDLP leader Claire Hanna said today. The MP for South Belfast and Mid Down has called for “urgency and focus” after it was reported this morning that a 22-year-old woman was found dead in her Belfast home. “It is so tragic that a young life has been cut short in this manner and my … [Read more...] about ‘Urgent focus’ needed on violence against women following four deaths in Northern Ireland

A MAN has appeared in court charged with the murder of Billy Keegan. The 50-year-old was found with a stab wound in the corridor of a block of flats in Chapel Road. Muhamed Nur Osman appeared at Barkingside Magistrates’ Court yesterday afternoon. The 30-year-old, of Knight Close in Dagenham, is charged with murder and ABH. Billy Keegan (Pic: Met Police) “Police were called … [Read more...] about Man charged with murder of Billy Keegan in east London

A FORMER Irish Ambassador to Britain has been appointed the new chair of the Druid Theatre. Adrian O’Neill joined the board of directors at the Galway-based theatre in June. The Dublin native, who was the Irish Ambassador in London from 2017-2022, was appointed chair of that board at a meeting held on October 3, the theatre has confirmed in a statement this week. Mr O’Neill … [Read more...] about Former Irish Ambassador to Britain appointed chair of Druid Theatre