AN IRISHMAN has been shot dead after a three-hour stand-off. The man, named by MaltaToday as Edward Johnson, is reported to have been a former soldier. The incident unfolded in the wake of a suspected murder that took place in the early hours of the day in Birkirkara. Johnson was named as the main suspect in the killing of Nicolette Ghirxi, stabbed to death in an apartment in … [Read more...] about Irishman shot dead by police in Malta
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Irishman shot dead by police in Malta
AN IRISHMAN has been shot dead after a three-hour stand-off. The man, named by MaltaToday as Edward Johnson, is reported to have been a former soldier. The incident unfolded in the wake of a suspected murder that took place in the early hours of the day in Birkirkara. Johnson was named as the main suspect in the killing of Nicolette Ghirxi, stabbed to death in an apartment in … [Read more...] about Irishman shot dead by police in Malta
PSNI arrests over disorder rise to 34 as chief constable vows to ‘relentlessly pursue’ perpetrators
THE PSNI has revealed it has made 34 arrests in relation to recent disorder as Chief Constable Jon Boutcher vowed to 'relentlessly pursue' perpetrators. Three more people were arrested on Saturday on suspicion of offences including encouraging or assisting riot. Speaking on Sunday, CC Boutcher also said he would be 'seeking the maximum sentences' for those who have attacked … [Read more...] about PSNI arrests over disorder rise to 34 as chief constable vows to ‘relentlessly pursue’ perpetrators
Check out Dublin a cappella group’s brilliant version of Father Ted’s My Lovely Horse
AN ALL-MALE a cappella group from Dublin are racking up views online following a performance of a song from hit Irish sitcom, Father Ted. Formed in 2016, The Ramparts are used to performing traditional Irish folk songs, classic hits and old-school barbershop ballads. However, some of the group's 30-plus members recently lent their unique style to My Lovely Horse from the … [Read more...] about Check out Dublin a cappella group’s brilliant version of Father Ted’s My Lovely Horse
Wife of Conservative councillor to appear at Crown Court charged with stirring up racial hatred
THE WIFE of a Conservative councillor is due to appear at the Crown Court charged with publishing written material to stir up racial hatred. Lucy Connolly, 41, of Northampton, was arrested on Tuesday, August 8, following reports of a hate crime regarding a post published on Twitter/X on July 29. The post appeared in the wake of the killing of three young girls at a dance class … [Read more...] about Wife of Conservative councillor to appear at Crown Court charged with stirring up racial hatred