A WOMAN who fatally stabbed her partner has been jailed for eight-and-a-half years. Amanda McDonnell, 43, pleaded guilty last month at Liverpool Crown Court to the manslaughter of Gerard Hand. The 43-year-old sustained a single stab wound to the chest at an address on Church Walk, Bootle on November 22, 2023. He was rushed to hospital but despite the efforts of emergency … [Read more...] about Woman jailed for manslaughter after fatally stabbing partner
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‘Sweet mother of Jesus!’ Listen to commentator’s ecstatic reaction as Galway defeat Dublin in All-Ireland quarter-final
GALWAY'S footballers ended a 90-year wait for a Championship win over Dublin with a superb performance at Croke park on Saturday. The Connacht champions overturned a four-point half-time deficit to win 0-17 to 0-16 and progress to the All-Ireland SFC semi-finals as they chase a first title since 2001. The victory also ended Dublin's interest in this year's Championship, having … [Read more...] about ‘Sweet mother of Jesus!’ Listen to commentator’s ecstatic reaction as Galway defeat Dublin in All-Ireland quarter-final
Sex offender who coerced and exploited 40 children is jailed for nine years
A MAN who carried out a series of online sexual offences against children across Britain has been sent to prison. Matthew Reilly, 39, from Halesowen, was sentenced to nine years at Wolverhampton Crown Court on Thursday after pleading guilty to a total of 34 sex offences in February. During their investigation, West Midlands Police identified 40 victims who lived in 27 different … [Read more...] about Sex offender who coerced and exploited 40 children is jailed for nine years
Woman jailed after more than £3m worth of cannabis seized in Belfast and London
A WOMAN has been jailed after £3.3m worth of cannabis was seized in Belfast and Heathrow Airport in London in 2020. Yingle Jiang plead guilty to possession with intent to supply and being concerned in the supply of Class B controlled drugs. She also admitted removing and attempting to remove criminal property, as well as encouraging or assisting offences under the Serious Crime … [Read more...] about Woman jailed after more than £3m worth of cannabis seized in Belfast and London
Luas services disrupted after vehicle driven on to tracks
DUBLIN'S tram system faced disruption on Saturday evening after a vehicle was driven on to the tracks. The Luas Red Line suffered significant delays following the incident, which occurred near the Blackhorse stop shortly after 7pm last night. Services later returned to normal after a crane was used to lift the vehicle from the tracks. "A reckless motorist has embedded their car … [Read more...] about Luas services disrupted after vehicle driven on to tracks