A PROLIFIC child abuser who targeted children through his role as a scout leader has been jailed for more than 15 years. In June 2023, Michael Costin pleaded guilty to 14 counts of indecent assault. The 59-year-old was convicted after the Metropolitan Police gathered evidence from 14 victims across Britain and Northern Ireland. At Snaresbrook Crown Court in London on Wednesday, … [Read more...] about ‘A dangerous man’: Prolific child abuser jailed for more than 15 years
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Threatening graffiti appears near Belfast homeless charity that was damaged in arson attack
THREATENING graffiti has appeared on a wall close to a homeless charity in Belfast that was damaged in an arson attack earlier this week. A man has been arrested as part of the investigation into the fire at the Welcome Organisation, which is based in the west of the city. The graffiti that appeared following the attack, which threatened workers carrying out repairs at the … [Read more...] about Threatening graffiti appears near Belfast homeless charity that was damaged in arson attack
Fiery exchange between Mary Lou McDonald and RTÉ interviewer
SINN Féin leader Mary Lou McDonald was involved in a blistering on-air row with RTÉ's Today with Philip Boucher-Hayes. She accused the interviewer of being rude and argumentative during the interview, and nit-picking rather than trying to understand her party’s attempts at bringing some solution to Ireland’s growing immigration issue. Mary Lou McDonald was on RTÉ Radio 1 to … [Read more...] about Fiery exchange between Mary Lou McDonald and RTÉ interviewer
Stephen Nolan remains one of the BBC’s top earners
STEPHEN Nolan remains the BBC's 5th best paid presenter, according to the BBC’ss recently published annual report. He is also believed to be the highest paid broadcaster based on the island of Ireland. He was paid between £405,000 and £409,999 directly from the licence fee in 2023-24. This does not take into account The Nolan’s earnings for other TV programmes made for the BBC … [Read more...] about Stephen Nolan remains one of the BBC’s top earners
Two charged with murder following discovery of missing man’s body in Belfast
TWO people have been charged with murder following the discovery of a missing man's body in Belfast. Kevin Davidson was last seen on July 10 in the Donegall Avenue area of the city. Sadly, the 34-year-old's body was found 10 days later on Saturday, July 20 at a property on Donegall Avenue. On Monday, the PSNI revealed they had launched a murder investigation and have these … [Read more...] about Two charged with murder following discovery of missing man’s body in Belfast