A MAN who drove away from a pub after consuming seven pints of lager and five shots of tequila has been jailed. Joseph Deardon was sentenced to two-and-a-half years after pleading guilty to causing serious injury by dangerous driving and driving whilst unfit through drink. The 27-year-old, of Hathaway Drive in Bolton, was sentenced at Bolton Crown Court on April 19. The court … [Read more...] about Driver who crashed into multiple cars after consuming seven pints and five tequila shots jailed
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Bloody Sunday soldiers will not face perjury charges
Fifteen former British Army soldiers and an alleged IRA member will not be prosecuted THE Public Prosecution Service (PPS) in Northern Ireland will not prosecute 16 individuals in relation to allegations of false evidence relating to the Bloody Sunday Inquiry. The 15 former British soldiers and one alleged member of the IRA will not now be prosecuted for perjury. In a statement … [Read more...] about Bloody Sunday soldiers will not face perjury charges
Stardust jury returns ‘unlawful killing’ verdict as year-long inquest comes to a close
THE jury in the Stardust inquests have today returned a verdict of ‘unlawful killing' regarding each of the 48 people who died in the nightclub fire. The foreman of the jury told coroner Myra Cullinane that they had reached the majority verdict after 11 days of deliberation following the year-long inquest into the deaths of those who were killed when a fire broke out at the … [Read more...] about Stardust jury returns ‘unlawful killing’ verdict as year-long inquest comes to a close
Ministers in Northern believe implementing new baby loss certificates may help grieving parents
MINISTERS in Northern Ireland are currently considering the introduction of new baby loss certificates for parents who lose a baby within the first 24 weeks of pregnancy. Launched in Britain in February of this year, the document is designed to formally recognise the death of the unborn baby. Current legislation in the North means the death of a baby is only officially … [Read more...] about Ministers in Northern believe implementing new baby loss certificates may help grieving parents
‘Remarkable’ landscape of one of Ireland’s most picturesque spots goes under spotlight
THE history and geology of one of Ireland’s most picturesque landscapes will be the focus of a two-day event set to take place next month. Experts, academics, and members of the public will all take part in the Geopark Academy 2024, which will explore the unique terrain of the Burren in Co. Clare. Organised by the Burren and Cliffs of Moher UNESCO Global Geopark, as part of … [Read more...] about ‘Remarkable’ landscape of one of Ireland’s most picturesque spots goes under spotlight