A WOMAN has appeared in court charged with the murder of a baby found dead in woodland 26 years ago. Joanne Sharkey, 54, of West Derby, Liverpool, appeared at Warrington Magistrates' Court on Tuesday charged with murder and the concealment of the birth of a child. She was remanded into custody and is due to appear before Liverpool Crown Court on Thursday. Discovery The baby was … [Read more...] about Woman appears in court over death of baby found 26 years ago
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Man sentenced to 15 years after raping woman while collecting drug debt from victim’s friend
A MAN has been sentenced to 15 years after raping a woman several times while attempting to collect a drug debt from the victim's friend. Nathan Byrne, 24, subjected the woman to the 'horrific' attack at a flat in Preston, Lancashire in August 2021. Byrne, who was armed with a hammer throughout the attack, denied any wrongdoing but was found guilty by a jury and sentenced on … [Read more...] about Man sentenced to 15 years after raping woman while collecting drug debt from victim’s friend
Three arrested over reported kidnapping attempt in Belfast
THREE people have been arrested following a report of an attempted kidnapping in Belfast. The incident occurred shortly after midday on Tuesday in the city centre. Two men were arrested at the scene while a third was detained nearby. "Police were on patrol in the Bruce Street area shortly after 12.05pm when they observed an altercation between a number of men," said Detective … [Read more...] about Three arrested over reported kidnapping attempt in Belfast
€3m for safety and driver education schemes to tackle ‘unacceptable’ rise in deaths on Irish roads
THE Taoiseach has agreed €3m will be spent on road safety initiatives and driver education schemes across Ireland. Simon Harris has met with Road Safety Authority (RSA) CEO Sam Waide and Chairperson Liz O’Donnell to discuss what action can be taken in response to the rising level of deaths on the nation’s roads. Some 58 people have been killed on Ireland’s roads so far in 2024 … [Read more...] about €3m for safety and driver education schemes to tackle ‘unacceptable’ rise in deaths on Irish roads
‘An outstanding figure’: President’s tribute following death of trade unionist Sam Nolan
PRESIDENT Michael D Higgins has paid tribute following the death of lifelong trade unionist Sam Nolan. The political activist, who hailed from Dublin, died “peacefully” at Tallaght University Hospital on April 14, his family confirmed in a statement. He is “deeply regretted by his loving partner Helena (Sheehan), children Brent, Mark, Conor, Paula and Aileen, sons-in-law, … [Read more...] about ‘An outstanding figure’: President’s tribute following death of trade unionist Sam Nolan