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THOUSANDS of public sector workers have taken to the picket line this morning as the biggest strike seen in Northern Ireland’s history gets underway. More than 100,000 people are reported to have supported the 24-hour action today, in protest over pay. Schools are closed, bus, train and ferry services have come to a halt and there is widespread disruption across health and … [Read more...] about Thousands walk out in biggest public sector workers strike in history of Northern Ireland

A MAN in his 70s has been jailed for more than 31 years after admitting to non-recent sexual offences. Stephen Mahoney, 78, was sentenced at Carlisle Crown Court on Monday after admitting numerous offences including rape and indecent assault. "Mahoney has received a significant sentence and due to his age is unlikely to ever be free again," said Detective Constable Anthony … [Read more...] about Man in his 70s jailed for more than 31 years for non-recent sex offences

SINN FÉIN has claimed the DUP's refusal to accept a nationalist First Minister is 'the only remaining explanation' for its continued refusal for form an Executive. A recall today to elect an Assembly speaker and pave the way for the formation of an Executive once again failed without the DUP's support. As the leader of Sinn Féin in the North, Michelle O'Neill is the First … [Read more...] about Sinn Féin says DUP boycott of Stormont is due to party’s refusal to accept a nationalist First Minister

AN ELDERLY woman has died following a collision in Co. Galway involving a van and two cars. The incident occurred shortly after 10am on Tuesday on the N17 at Gortnagunned, Milltown. The deceased woman, aged in her 80s, was a passenger in one of the cars. The female driver of the car, aged in her 40s, was taken to University Hospital Galway where she is being treated for … [Read more...] about Woman in her 80s dies following three-vehicle collision in Co. Galway

POLICE have renewed their appeal for information over the murder of man in West Belfast last week. Kevin Conway, 26, was shot to death in his home in the Greenan area at around 9.30pm on Tuesday, January 9. At the time of the shooting, Mr Conway was on bail after being charged in relation to the murder of Shane Whitla, who was fatally shot in Lurgan, Co. Armagh on January 12, … [Read more...] about Police renew appeal for information over ‘ruthless’ Belfast murder