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A WOMAN has appeared in court after a man died from serious injuries sustained in a dog attack in the early hours of Wednesday. Leanne McDonnell, 32, of Shirley Road, Stratford, London appearded at Barkingside Magistrates' Court on Friday charged with owning a dog dangerously out of control causing injury resulting in death. Akif Mustaq, 42, passed away in hospital following … [Read more...] about Woman appears in court after man dies in dog attack

THE FAMILY of a man stabbed to death earlier this week have paid tribute to him, saying they will ensure his memory lives on. Jack O'Brien, 27, died following the incident at Siddow Common in Leigh, Greater Manchester at 6.50pm on Tuesday. Kevin Draper, 55, of Siddow Common, has been charged with murder and was due to appear at Manchester Magistrates' Court on … [Read more...] about ‘We will cherish every memory’: Family of Jack O’Brien pay tribute following fatal stabbing

A MAN is due in court after a video showing the scene of a fatal collision was shared on social media. The 38-year-old has been issued with a summons to appear at Ipswich Magistrates' Court on Thursday, December 19. He is due to be formally charged with sending an offensive/indecent/obscene message/matter by public communication network and using a mobile phone while … [Read more...] about Man due in court for videoing fatal crash that claimed life of a father of three

TRIBUTES have been paid to iconic Irish singer Dickie Rock following his death on Friday at the age of 88. Rock first found fame in the 1960s as a member of the Miami Showband before embarking on a successful solo career. He also represented Ireland at the Eurovision Song contest in 1966 and continued to perform into his 80s. "The children of Dickie Rock are saddened to confirm … [Read more...] about ‘Performer of the highest quality’: President leads tributes following death of iconic Irish singer Dickie Rock

A JUDGE has ruled that there is sufficient evidence for a former British soldier to stand trial for the murder of two men on Bloody Sunday. The man, known as Solider F, had applied in June to have the case dismissed, however, Judge Mr Justice Fowler rejected the application at Belfast Crown Court on Friday. A date will now be set in the New Year for the former paratrooper to … [Read more...] about Soldier F to stand trial for murder of two men on Bloody Sunday