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LABOUR candidate Claire Tighe has launched her general election campaign in Surrey. The London-Irish woman, who was born in Ealing and raised in her parents’ home county of Mayo, has been selected as the party’s candidate for the county’s Spelthorne constituency. A Labour councillor for North Hanwell ward in Ealing since 2021, Ms Tighe is hoping to turn the traditionally … [Read more...] about ‘If you want change, vote for it’ says Labour’s Co. Mayo-raised general election candidate Claire Tighe

POLICE are investigating after two young people died suddenly on the same street in Newry within days of each other. A man and woman, who were both aged in their 20s, both died in the Sandys Street area of the city, the PSNI has confirmed. Police received a report of the man’s death on Sunday evening, June 2 whilst the second report of the woman’s death was received last night … [Read more...] about Investigation launched after sudden deaths of two young people on same street within days of each other

AIRLINES carrying passengers into Ireland without the correct documentation will face harsher fines under proposed new legislation. Carriers found to have transported individuals with incorrect - or without any - identity documentation could face a €5k fine under the proposals, which is an increase on the current €3k fine issued in such situations. The new measures have been … [Read more...] about Increased fines for airlines carrying passengers without correct documentation into Ireland

POLICE are appealing for witnesses after two men and a woman were attacked outside a bar in Derry. PSNI officers were called to the incident outside a bar on Strand Road, in the Waterloo Place area, at around 10.30pm on Sunday, May 26. Three people were injured in the attack, which saw a man sustain a jaw injury after being thrown against shutters and kicked while on the … [Read more...] about Police appeal for witnesses after two men and a woman attacked outside bar