A MAN has been charged with attempted murder following a report of a stabbing in Co. Antrim. The 58-year-old was detained following the incident, which occurred in the West Road area of Portglenone at around 10am on Friday. A man who had sustained stab wounds to his neck and leg was taken to hospital, although his injuries are not believed to be life-threatening. The arrested … [Read more...] about Man charged with attempted murder following stabbing in Co. Antrim
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Gardaí renew appeal over teen missing from Co. Donegal
GARDAÍ in Donegal have renewed their appeal for information over a teenager who has been missing for more than a week. Steven Boyle, 15, from Magherabeg was last seen in Muff on Wednesday, April 17. Gardaí believe he may have travelled to the Co. Derry area. The teenager is described as 5' 7" tall, with a medium build, brown hair and blue eyes. When last seen, he was wearing a … [Read more...] about Gardaí renew appeal over teen missing from Co. Donegal
‘Disgraceful’: Vandalism of graves at Derry cemetery is condemned
AN MLA has described the vandalism of graves at City Cemetery in Derry as 'a disgraceful act of sheer disrespect'. Sinn Féin MLA Pádraig Delargy condemned the attack, which occurred in the Kildrum section of the cemetery between 8pm on Friday and 8am on Saturday. According to Derry City and Strabane District Council, graves were vandalised, while wreaths and momentums were … [Read more...] about ‘Disgraceful’: Vandalism of graves at Derry cemetery is condemned
Watch belonging to Titanic’s richest passenger sells for more than £1m
A WATCH belonging to the richest passenger aboard the ill-fated Titanic has sold for more than £1m. Henry Aldridge and Son auctioneers in Devizes, Wiltshire, said the timepiece had set a new house record of £1.175m. Despite having an upper estimate of £150,000, the amount eventually paid for the gold pocket watch is believed to be a record for an item from the famous … [Read more...] about Watch belonging to Titanic’s richest passenger sells for more than £1m
Police investigating Edinburgh assault on man, 70, appeal for Irish Good Samaritan to come forward
POLICE investigating a serious assault on a 70-year-old man in Edinburgh have appealed for an Irish Good Samaritan who came to the victim's aid to come forward. The incident occurred at around 4.10pm on Wednesday, April 24, in the West Granton Road area of the Scottish capital. The victim exited his black Renault Scenic and was then attacked by a member of a group of six … [Read more...] about Police investigating Edinburgh assault on man, 70, appeal for Irish Good Samaritan to come forward