A BBC programme that unravels the mystery surrounding a 1972 US documentary in which producers were given 'exceptional access' inside the IRA is set to air in the coming months. The Secret Army is a feature-length documentary commissioned by BBC Northern Ireland in which journalist Darragh McIntyre investigates how an inexperienced US crew pulled off the extraordinary … [Read more...] about BBC show unravels mystery of decades-old US documentary ‘given exceptional access inside the IRA’
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Man extradited from Northern Ireland to Lithuania to stand trial for child sexual offence
A MAN has been extradited from Northern Ireland to Lithuania as part of an investigation into a child sexual offence. The 31-year-old was extradited today by officers from the PSNI's International Policing Unit (IPU), working in partnership with Lithuanian police officers. The man is wanted to stand trial in Lithuania for the rape of a minor. A spokesperson for the PSNI said … [Read more...] about Man extradited from Northern Ireland to Lithuania to stand trial for child sexual offence
Police appeal for help to trace wanted man James Carthy
POLICE in England have appealed for information to help trace wanted man James Carthy. The 32-year-old from Dunsfold in Surrey is wanted for breach of court bail. Surrey Police have urged anyone with information on his whereabouts to contact them. Carthy is described as a white male with short, dark brown hair and blue eyes. He is around 5' 7" tall, of medium build, and speaks … [Read more...] about Police appeal for help to trace wanted man James Carthy
Three jailed for attempted murder of teenage boy
THREE men have been jailed for 32 years after being found guilty of the attempted murder of a 16-year-old boy. Following a trial at Manchester Crown Court, Kyle Meighan, Aiden Broadhurst and Jieh Sufyaan were all found guilty of the attempted murder of the teenager, who cannot be named be named for legal reasons. The court heard that Meighan, 31, of Chancel Avenue in Ordsall, … [Read more...] about Three jailed for attempted murder of teenage boy
Ban on hedge-cutting comes into effect in Ireland this week
THE Irish Government has issued a reminder to the public that hedge-cutting becomes illegal across the country later this week. A seasonal ban takes effect every year prohibiting the cutting of hedges and the burning of land in Ireland. The law, which comes back into effect this Friday, makes it an offence to destroy vegetation on uncultivated land between March 1 and August 31 … [Read more...] about Ban on hedge-cutting comes into effect in Ireland this week