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TWO men wanted in Italy to serve prison sentences in relation to serious assault and child cruelty offences have been arrested in Derry. The pair were arrested by officers from the PSNI's Local Policing Team based in Strand Road, who were working with the force's International Policing Unit (IPU). The men, aged 67 and 29, were detained this evening on Italian extradition … [Read more...] about Men wanted in Italy over serious assault and child cruelty offences are arrested in Derry

VETERAN republican Marian Price is taking legal action against Disney over a murder scene in the drama series, Say Nothing. The move comes over her portrayal in the series, which is available on the Disney+ streaming service. A solicitor for Ms Price said the events depicted in the series are 'not based on a single iota of evidence'. 'Egregious allegation' Say Nothing is set … [Read more...] about Marian Price takes legal action against Disney over murder scene in IRA drama Say Nothing

GARDAÍ investigating the disappearance and murder of Josephine 'Jo Jo' Dullard 29 years ago have completed a search of open ground in Co. Wicklow. Miss Dullard, then aged 21, went missing after hitch-hiking home to Co. Kilkenny from Dublin on the night of November 9, 1995. Her last known location was in Moone, Co. Kildare, from where she called a friend, telling her that a car … [Read more...] about Gardaí investigating murder of Jo Jo Dullard complete Co. Wicklow search

Ireland lost 2-1 against Wales at the Aviva Stadium on Tuesday and in the process, ended all hopes of an Irish debut at the Euros next summer.  After ending their first Euro qualifier against the Welsh team with a tie in Cardiff, the night shaped up to be an optimistic one for the Irish national team. However, the girls in green failed to materialise a victory that would have … [Read more...] about Wales shatter Girls in Green Euro 2025 dreams in Dublin

THE IRISH community in Leeds were out in force to celebrate the 55th anniversary of the founding of Leeds Comhaltas Ceoltoiri Eireann (CCE). A dinner dance was held among a weekend of celebrations which marked the occasion from November 22-24. During the dinner, which was held at the Leeds Irish Centre, lifetime membertship awards were given to community members who have … [Read more...] about Community members celebrated as Leeds Comhaltas marks 55 years of making music