THE PORTAL connecting Dublin to New York via a livestream is back online, albeit with restrictions to curb any inappropriate behaviour. The artwork went live on May 8 but the 24/7 stream was taken offline after less than a week following a series of incidents. These included a woman in Dublin grinding against the sculpture and a woman in New York exposing her breasts to viewers … [Read more...] about Dublin-NYC Portal back online with new restrictions to curb inappropriate behaviour
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Man suspected of being involved in organised crime is ordered by court to explain source of funds
A MAN suspected by the National Crime Agency (NCA) of involvement in serious organised crime has been ordered by a court to explain the source of funds used to build a property in Northern Ireland. The NCA secured the first ever Unexplained Wealth Order in Northern Ireland at the High Court in Belfast on Friday as part of an ongoing NCA civil recovery investigation. The order … [Read more...] about Man suspected of being involved in organised crime is ordered by court to explain source of funds
McEntee condemns ‘abhorrent’ attacks on gardaí as those who died in line of duty are remembered
HELEN McENTEE has condemned attacks on gardaí after claiming the force is having to deal with new challenges in Irish society. The Minister for Justice was speaking at Saturday's Garda Memorial Day, which honoured the 89 gardaí who have died in the service of the State. Joined by Garda Commissioner Drew Harris and PSNI Chief Constable Jon Boutcher, Ms McEntee described attacks … [Read more...] about McEntee condemns ‘abhorrent’ attacks on gardaí as those who died in line of duty are remembered
Arrest made after reports of man brandishing gun in West Belfast
POLICE investigating reports of a man brandishing a gun in West Belfast yesterday morning have made an arrest. A man, aged in his 50s, has been detained on suspicion of firearms offences and remains in police custody at this time. "At approximately 8.15am, it was reported that a man had been seen with what was believed to have been a handgun in the vicinity of the Cullingtree … [Read more...] about Arrest made after reports of man brandishing gun in West Belfast
Man charged with murder of Belfast woman Kathryn Parton
POLICE investigating the death of Belfast woman Kathryn Parton have charged a 23-year-old man with murder. A second man, aged 22, and a 43-year-old woman have also been charged as part of the investigation. Both have been charged with assisting an offender and aiding and abetting a breach of bail, while the woman also faces a charge of attempting to pervert the course of … [Read more...] about Man charged with murder of Belfast woman Kathryn Parton