THE FAMILY of a man who died in a road traffic collision have paid tribute to him on what would have been his 32nd birthday. Thomas McNally was one of two passengers who were seriously injured in a single-vehicle collision at Halwell Cross, near Totnes, Devon on Friday, April 26. Mr McNally, known as Tommy, died in Derriford Hospital the following day as a result of the … [Read more...] about Family pay birthday tribute to father-of-three who died in collision
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Man who ‘indiscriminately’ stabbed two people in separate Belfast attacks is jailed for more than 10 years
A MAN who 'indiscriminately' stabbed two people in Belfast in separate incidents just minutes apart has been jailed for more than 10 years. Derek McOwen, 29, attacked the two men in the early hours of July 2, 2022. He was sentenced to 10-and-a-half years after pleading guilty to two counts of wounding with intent to cause grievous bodily harm and to possessing a bladed article … [Read more...] about Man who ‘indiscriminately’ stabbed two people in separate Belfast attacks is jailed for more than 10 years
Three arrested in relation to 1975 murder of RUC officer
THREE men have been arrested as part of an investigation into the murder of an RUC officer almost 50 years ago. Constable Robert John McPherson was shot dead in an ambush in Dungiven, Co. Derry on July 26, 1975 as he investigated a suspicious vehicle. A second officer was injured in the attack, which was later claimed by the INLA. This morning, detectives from An Garda Síochána … [Read more...] about Three arrested in relation to 1975 murder of RUC officer
Appeal after man stabbed in neck in Belfast city centre
POLICE have appealed for information after a man was stabbed in the neck during an altercation in Belfast city centre. The incident occurred at College Square East on Wednesday afternoon. It is believed that an altercation involving three men occurred in the area shortly before 4.30pm, which resulted in one of the men sustaining a stab wound to his neck. He was taken to … [Read more...] about Appeal after man stabbed in neck in Belfast city centre
Irish entrepreneur John Nugent named philanthropist of the year
IRISH businessman John Nugent has been named philanthropist of the year at a prestigious charity event. The Dubliner, who is founder and CEO at the hospitality brand Green & Fortune, was honoured at the Vision Ireland Awards. Held at the Tower of London, the annual awards ceremony and dinner celebrates those who support the charity and other third sector … [Read more...] about Irish entrepreneur John Nugent named philanthropist of the year