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Hit-and-run driver reversed through garden wall at speed while children played nearby

September 26, 2024 by

POLICE have appealed for information after a driver reversed at speed through a garden wall while children were playing nearby. Following the incident in the Dunmurry area of Belfast city, the driver fled the scene. The power of the collision, which happened at around 5.20pm on September 24, “completely destroyed” the wall, the PSNI has confirmed today. The damaged wall in the … [Read more...] about Hit-and-run driver reversed through garden wall at speed while children played nearby

Garda appeal for information over 13-year-old missing from Co. Offaly

September 26, 2024 by

GARDA have appealed for information on the whereabouts of a teenager missing from Co. Offaly. Neo Varghese, 13, is reported missing from his home in Tullamore since yesterday evening. Neo is described as being 5' 4" in height, with a slim build, black hair and brown eyes. When last seen, he was wearing a black hoodie. Gardaí and Neo's family are concerned for his … [Read more...] about Garda appeal for information over 13-year-old missing from Co. Offaly

Woman from Northern Ireland among 11 people charged over attempting to smuggle cannabis through London airports

September 26, 2024 by

A WOMAN from Northern Ireland is one of 11 people charged with attempting to smuggle cannabis through two London airports at the weekend. Siobhan McTavey, 24, was detained after arriving into London on Sunday on a flight from Bangkok via Doha when Border Force officers found 45kg of the drug in baggage. "The gangs behind the trafficking of cannabis into the UK do not care that … [Read more...] about Woman from Northern Ireland among 11 people charged over attempting to smuggle cannabis through London airports

Taoiseach to make special trip to US to meet President Biden at White House

September 26, 2024 by

TAOISEACH Simon Harris will make a special trip to the US next month to meet with President Joe Biden. Taoiseach Simon Harris will meet with President Biden in Washington next month Mr Harris has accepted an invite to the White House to meet with the outgoing President in October, his office has confirmed. “Taoiseach Simon Harris has accepted an invitation to meet US President … [Read more...] about Taoiseach to make special trip to US to meet President Biden at White House

Life sentence for man who stabbed ex-partner to death

September 26, 2024 by

A MAN who fatally stabbed his ex-partner has been jailed for her murder. William Brady, 57, attacked 50-year-old Pauline Sweeney at her address in Long Close Avenue in Coventry, West Midlands in March of this year. At Warwick Crown Court on Tuesday, Brady was handed a life sentence, with a minimum of 19 years to be served before he is eligible for parole. In a statement … [Read more...] about Life sentence for man who stabbed ex-partner to death

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October 27, 1980

The first hunger strikes of Irish republicans imprisoned at HM Prison Maze in Northern Ireland began on this day in 1980. Only seven were selected to take part in the hunger strike, to match the seven signatories of the 1916 Easter Rising Proclamation. The strikers were IRA members Brendan Hughes, Thomas McKearney, Raymond McCartney, Tom McFeeley, Sean McKenna, Leo Green and John Nixon. The strike launched talks between the IRA and British government, drawing up a proposed settlement, before McKenna fell into a coma. The first strike officially ended on December 18 after 53 days. However, in January of 1981, it became clear that none of the demands would be met, causing another strike to take place. The second strike included the election of striker Bobby Sands to parliament.

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