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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

The Wolfe Tones are to receive The Irish Post Lifetime Achievement Award ELECTRIC ATMOSPHERE The Wolfe Tones at the Electric Picnic, Stradbally, Co. Laois IN 1963 The Wolfe Tones odyssey began. The lads had a strong sense of their country's history, and as it looked like they might play a few gigs together — for a few months anyway — so they named their band in honour of the … [Read more...] about The Wolfe Tones celebrate their 60th anniversary with an Irish Post Award

POLICE have named a man who was murdered in Co. Tyrone over the weekend. Kyle McDermot was assaulted during an altercation in Strabane at around 11.30pm on the evening of Sunday, October 6. The 24-year-old, from Ballymagorry, died in the early hours of Monday, October 7. “Kyle McDermot died following an altercation, which took place on the night of Sunday 6 October in the … [Read more...] about Police name murder victim as arrest made

A MURDER investigation is underway after the body of a woman was found in Belfast. Mary Ward was found dead by police officers at her home on Melrose Street, Belfast on October 1. Following investigations by detectives in the PSNI’s Serious Crime Branch, a murder investigation has now been launched. “Our thoughts at this time are first and foremost with Mary’s loved ones, who … [Read more...] about Murder investigation launched after young woman’s body found at her home