A MAN has been sentenced to three-and-a-half years in jail after setting fire to his own house in what police described as a 'reckless and dangerous' act. Marcus Rahilly, 51, of Green Terrace, Trefor, Wales, started the blaze at the mid-terrace house last October before leaving the property. Emergency services managed to bring the fire under control after being alerted by a … [Read more...] about Man jailed after setting fire to his own house
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IDF says it will investigate after wounded Palestinian man strapped on to jeep
THE ISRAELI military has said it will investigate an incident in which a wounded Palestinian man was strapped on to the bonnet of a jeep in the West Bank. Footage shared online showed the man strapped to the vehicle as it passes by three ambulances from the Palestinian Red Crescent Society (PRCS). An independent expert appointed by the United Nations Human Rights Council … [Read more...] about IDF says it will investigate after wounded Palestinian man strapped on to jeep
Man dies in hospital following collision with police car
A MOTORCYCLIST who was involved in a collision with a police car has died in hospital it was confirmed today. The man, aged in his 60s, was seriously injured in the incident which happened in the Maydown Road area of Derry, in the vicinity of Maydown Police Station, at around 1pm yesterday afternoon (June 19). He was taken to hospital, but the driver of the police car was … [Read more...] about Man dies in hospital following collision with police car
New workshop series offers insights from top Irish film and television industry talents
PROFESSIONALS from across the film and television industry will take part in a new series of workshops to share their experiences and their career paths. Irish Film & TV UK (IFTUK) has announced a new partnership with London’s Century Club which will see them producing the monthly industry workshops, titled Masters at Work. Irish Radio 4 Presenter Peter Curran, who is … [Read more...] about New workshop series offers insights from top Irish film and television industry talents
Woman ‘obsessed with space’ since age 11 set to become Ireland’s first astronaut
AN aeronautical engineer who has been “obsessed” with visiting space since she was a child is set to achieve her dream. Dr Norah Patten, who hails from Ballina in Co. Mayo, but now lives in Dublin, has been selected as one of three research astronauts who will fly to space on Virgin Galactic’s new Delta Class spaceship. The commercial flight is being planned by the … [Read more...] about Woman ‘obsessed with space’ since age 11 set to become Ireland’s first astronaut