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OWNERS of XL Bully dogs in Northern Ireland have less than two weeks to register them or face having them seized. New restrictions on owning the dogs came into effect in the North this year. The first of a raft of new legal guidelines related to the controversial breed of dog took effect in July, which made it a legal requirement for XL Bully dogs to be muzzled and on a lead … [Read more...] about XL Bully owners have two weeks to register dogs or face losing them

THERE has been a “significant decrease” in happiness levels among children in Ireland according to new figures released this week. The latest State of the Nation Children's Report was released by Children's Minister Roderic O'Gorman yesterday. The data, which presents key information on children's health, behavioural and educational outcomes, revealed the drop in levels of … [Read more...] about ‘Significant decrease’ in happiness levels among children in Ireland

THE FAMILY of Sean O'Neill, who died after being stabbed in West London during an altercation before two groups, has paid tribute to him after a man was convicted of his murder. Mr O'Neill, 30, died at the scene of the incident on Thursday, May 18 last year in Reynolds Road, Hayes. On Tuesday, 23-year-old Dellan Charles was found guilty following a trial at Kingston Crown … [Read more...] about Family of Sean O’Neill pay tribute to ‘much-loved son and brother’ after man convicted of murder

A FAMILY has paid tribute to a father of three who died after being discovered with serious injuries last month. James Brogan, 43, was discovered on Coleford Road in St Mellons, Cardiff at around 4pm on Tuesday, November 12. Georgie Tannetta, 20, from the Trowbridge area of the city, has been charged with murder and being in possession of an offensive weapon. In a statement … [Read more...] about ‘We are all broken’: Family pay tribute to father of three who died after being found injured in street

A MAN who strangled a woman before attempting to rape her in a 'horrifying' has been jailed. Francis O'Connor, 30, from Doncaster was also convicted of intimidating a witness after trying to get his victim to drop the charges. Last week, O'Connor was jailed for 11-and-a-half years at Sheffield Crown Court, with a four-year extended licence period. "O'Connor subjected his victim … [Read more...] about Man who strangled and attempted to rape woman is jailed over ‘horrifying’ attack