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AN UNLIKELY figure delivered the Premiership trophy to Celtic on Saturday after the Hoops sealed a third title in a row. With summer just around the corner, Glasgow was bathed in sunshine as Celtic ran out 3-2 winners against St Mirren on the final day of the league season. However, despite the beautiful weather, it was someone more used to the snowy environs of the North Pole … [Read more...] about Christmas comes early as Santa delivers Premiership trophy to champions Celtic

TWO men have been arrested after more than £2m worth of suspected cannabis was seized during searches in Co. Tyrone. The discovery was made on Saturday morning at properties in the Cookstown and Coalisland areas. A spokesperson for the PSNI said the seizure had 'dealt a significant blow' to those behind the supply of drugs in the region. "Officers carried out searches under the … [Read more...] about More than £2m worth of suspected cannabis seized in Co. Tyrone

HELEN McENTEE has condemned attacks on gardaí after claiming the force is having to deal with new challenges in Irish society. The Minister for Justice was speaking at Saturday's Garda Memorial Day, which honoured the 89 gardaí who have died in the service of the State. Joined by Garda Commissioner Drew Harris and PSNI Chief Constable Jon Boutcher, Ms McEntee described attacks … [Read more...] about McEntee condemns ‘abhorrent’ attacks on gardaí as those who died in line of duty are remembered

POLICE investigating reports of a man brandishing a gun in West Belfast yesterday morning have made an arrest. A man, aged in his 50s, has been detained on suspicion of firearms offences and remains in police custody at this time. "At approximately 8.15am, it was reported that a man had been seen with what was believed to have been a handgun in the vicinity of the Cullingtree … [Read more...] about Arrest made after reports of man brandishing gun in West Belfast

POLICE investigating the death of Belfast woman Kathryn Parton have charged a 23-year-old man with murder. A second man, aged 22, and a 43-year-old woman have also been charged as part of the investigation. Both have been charged with assisting an offender and aiding and abetting a breach of bail, while the woman also faces a charge of attempting to pervert the course of … [Read more...] about Man charged with murder of Belfast woman Kathryn Parton