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AN UNMARKED Garda lorry is patrolling Ireland’s roads to catch drivers who use their phones or fail to wear their seatbelts while behind the wheel. The force confirmed the details of Operation IOMPAR today, which has seen them deploy the new unmarked HGV to help reduce collisions by detecting those driving while distracted. In operation already, the HGV will be used by Roads … [Read more...] about Unmarked garda lorry is patrolling Ireland’s roads to catch drivers on phones

SIMON HARRIS has visited Derry for the first time as Taoiseach. Mr Harris was in the city yesterday, where he had a series of engagements with political, civic society and community leaders. Speaking ahead of the trip, Mr Harris said he was looking forward to it, adding that it would allow him to “see and support the very positive North-South cooperation in the North-West … [Read more...] about Taoiseach makes first formal visit to Derry

POLICE are investigating a serious assault in Belfast which left a man with horrific injuries including broken arms and legs. PSNI officers were called to the incident at around 9pm on Sunday, September 15 where a man was found seriously injured in an alleyway just off the Azamor Street area of north Belfast. The man, who is aged in his 30s, was found with broken arms and legs … [Read more...] about Man left with broken arms and legs after ‘horrific’ assault

A MAN who is wanted in Denmark where he is due to stand trial for murder has been arrested in Belfast. The 31-year-old was apprehended yesterday (September 16) by officers from the Police Service of Northern Ireland’s International Policing Unit working alongside Danish Police. He was arrested in south Belfast and will be extradited back to Denmark to stand trial for murder and … [Read more...] about Man wanted for ‘senseless’ murder in Denmark arrested in Northern Ireland

LIAM GALLAGHER has backed a call to have Irish rebel band The Wolfe Tones support Oasis at their Dublin shows next year. The band are embarking on a 19-date tour of Britain and Ireland in 2025, having reformed after a 15-year split. The tour includes two shows at Croke Park and second-generation Irishman Liam said he was in favour of having the Dublin band open for Oasis in the … [Read more...] about Graffiti on the Wonderwall? Liam Gallagher backs call for Wolfe Tones to support Oasis in Dublin