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At the age of 103, Britain’s oldest parliamentarian reflects in his memoirs on history, contemporary issues and friendships Sir Patrick Duffy SIR Patrick Duffy, former Labour MP and government minister, has just published his memoirs  - From Wigan to Westminster: Hot Wars, Cold Wars and the Carrier Strike Groups - capturing the many and varied aspects of his long life. He is … [Read more...] about Sir Patrick Duffy’s memoirs: a story of survival and statesmanship

DETECTIVES investigating the death of a woman in Belfast have named the victim as a murder probe gets underway. The body of Kathryn Parton, known as ‘Kat’, was found in a bedroom at a house in the Madrid Road area of east Belfast yesterday afternoon. The 34-year-old was found with serious injuries to her head. Kathryn 'Kat' Parton's body was found at a house in Belfast The … [Read more...] about Woman found dead in Belfast house named as family try to ‘come to terms with loss’

THE governments of Ireland, the UK and Belgium have agreed to work more closely together on renewable energies and interconnection opportunities. Yesterday, following a ministerial meeting in Bruges, they signed a joint statement which “paves the way” for greater cooperation on renewables and shared electrical opportunities between the three countries. The signatures came from … [Read more...] about Ireland, UK and Belgium pledge to work closer together on renewable energy and electrical interconnection

A MAN has been left in a serious condition in hospital after he collided with a car while riding his e-scooter through Dublin. The incident happened at around 3.30am on Usher's Quay in the city centre, Gardaí have confirmed Aged in his 20s, the man was brought to St James' Hospital, where his condition is described as serious. Usher's Quay was closed from Mellows Bridge to … [Read more...] about E-scooter rider in serious condition in hospital after collision with car in early hours of this morning

THE shooting of Slovakian Prime Minister Robert Fico in broad daylight yesterday afternoon was an “attack on democracy” Taoiseach Simon Harris has said. Mr Fico, 59, was shot several times outside a cultural centre in the town of Handlova, around 85 miles northeast of the Slovakian capital Bratislava, while he was meeting with local supporters. Slovak Prime Minister Robert Fico … [Read more...] about Assassination attempt on Slovakian prime minister is ‘attack on democracy’, says Taoiseach