A PHONE mast was left with extensive damage following an arson attack in west Belfast. The incident occurred in the early hours of yesterday morning (June 24) in the Distillery Street area. “Around 12.15am, police were advised by NI Fire and Rescue Service that its crews were battling a mast fire off Distillery Street,” the PSNI confirmed. “Officers assisted by closing part of … [Read more...] about ‘Pointless vandalism’: Phone mast damaged in arson attack is ‘not the first’
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Knifeman jailed for slashing stranger in face in ‘horrendous attack’
A MAN has been jailed for slashing a stranger across the face in a knife attack described as “horrendous” by police investigators. Shaun Hill was standing outside a pub at 5.20pm on December 5, 2023 when he spotted another man waiting for a taxi nearby. The 33-year-old, of Bamford Drive in Mansfield, lit a cigarette before walking over to where his victim was standing in Forest … [Read more...] about Knifeman jailed for slashing stranger in face in ‘horrendous attack’
Concrete firm fined for ‘severe’ pollution of large section of river
A CONCRETE manufacturer has been fined for polluting an eight kilometre stretch of river in Northern Ireland. Tyrone firm Joseph Barrett and Sons Limited, which is located in Eglish Road, Dungannon, was convicted of pollution offences at a hearing at Omagh Magistrates’ Court this week relating to an incident last year. The court heard that on April 18, 2023, the Northern … [Read more...] about Concrete firm fined for ‘severe’ pollution of large section of river
London Irish social inclusion charity announces changes to board of trustees
A LONDON Irish charity serving some of the most vulnerable people in the capital has announced a number of changes to its board of trustees. Based in Cricklewood, north London, Ashford Place has confirmed that Carey Fitzgerald, who has been chair of the board of trustees for the past three years - and a member of it for nine - will be leaving the board at the end of this month, … [Read more...] about London Irish social inclusion charity announces changes to board of trustees
Man charged over burglary and hit-and-run which struck two women
A MAN has been arrested and charged in connection with a burglary and a hit-and-run which hit two women. On June 23 police were called to reports of a burglary in the Dublin Road area of Cloghoge, Newry. A white BMW X5 had been stolen from outside a house that morning. Later in the day police received a second report that two women were struck by the same type of car in the … [Read more...] about Man charged over burglary and hit-and-run which struck two women