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POLICE have released images of guns found hidden in a hedge on a farm in Co Armagh. The PSNI is appealing for information about the ‘significant haul’ of weapons which were uncovered during a search operation in Crossmaglen in October 2023. “I can confirm that the find contained 10 firearms, a telescopic sight, magazines compatible with a number of the firearms recovered, and a … [Read more...] about Images of guns found hidden in hedge released in police appeal

THREE men have been jailed after pleading guilty to killing a man in broad daylight in Birmingham last year.  Darren Smith was ambushed on March 15, 2023, after leaving a phone shop in Heath Way, Shard End. The 51-year-old was repeatedly kicked, punched and hit with a wrench as his attackers stole two Rolex watches from him. He died from his injuries. Lee O’Brien, 51, and his … [Read more...] about Father and sons jailed for killing man for Rolex watches

THE former site of a Dublin pub which became an important location in Ireland’s War of Independence has been given a heritage plaque. Dublin City Council has unveiled a commemorative plaque dedicated to Devlin’s Pub, which was a meeting venue for Michael Collins’ intelligence unit from 1919 to 1921. In mid-1919, Derry-born Liam Devlin relocated from Glasgow in Scotland with his … [Read more...] about Former pub where Michael Collins convened intelligence unit meetings gets heritage plaque

ULSTER GAA is the latest organisation to show its support for improving road safety in Northern Ireland. The council has signed up to the ‘Share the Road to Zero’ campaign, which aims to reduce road deaths by encouraging people to take more responsibility and care on the roads. Other high-profile signings include the Northern Ireland Football League, PSNI, Northern Ireland … [Read more...] about GAA signs up to road safety campaign as death toll increases in North

POLICE have issued an urgent appeal to locate a man wanted in connection with a series of violent burglaries. Crimestoppers have offered £10k for information that helps officers locate 50-year-old Martin McDonagh, who is wanted in connection with a series of aggravated burglaries in Nottingham. The incidents happened across Nottingham, where a man forced his way into a number … [Read more...] about URGENT APPEAL: £10k offered for information on whereabouts of wanted man