POLICE in Belfast have arrested four teenage boys following an assault that left another male teen requiring hospital treatment. The incident occurred in the Girdwood Avenue area of North Belfast at around 5.50pm on Friday. The PSNI has said they are treating the assault as a sectarian hate crime. "The victim was punched, kicked and sustained a number of injuries to his arm, … [Read more...] about Four teenagers arrested in Belfast after boy taken to hospital following assault
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Gardaí renew appeal for information as woman dies days after Dublin collision
GARDAÍ have issued a renewed appeal for information after a pedestrian involved in collision in Dublin passed away days after the incident. Shortly before 8am on Wednesday, March 20, a van collided with a woman, aged in her 50s, at the junction of Cambridge Road and Thorncastle Street in Ringsend, Dublin 4. The woman was taken for treatment at St Vincent's University Hospital … [Read more...] about Gardaí renew appeal for information as woman dies days after Dublin collision
Man extradited from Northern Ireland to US to stand trial for murder
A MAN has been extradited from Northern Ireland to the United States, where he is due to stand trial for murder. The 29-year-old was extradited on Thursday by officers from the PSNI's International Policing Unit, working in partnership with US authorities and the US Marshall Service. "The Police Service of Northern Ireland continues to work with our international partners and … [Read more...] about Man extradited from Northern Ireland to US to stand trial for murder
The County Affair on tour with Creedence
The County Affair, a top Americana band with roots firmly in Ireland, are supporting Clearwater Creedence Revival on a short British tour. Next week they head for Coventry, and the HMV theatre, and April 6 sees them in London for a show at )2 Indigo. Founders Kevin Brennan and Tony Regan are lifelong friends and musical collaborators. Back in the late 1970s the guys were … [Read more...] about The County Affair on tour with Creedence
DUP leader Sir Jeffrey Donaldson charged with rape and other sexual offences
IN ANNOUNCEMENT that has caused shock throughout Irish and British political circles, it has been confirmed that Sir Jeffrey Donaldson MP has been charged with rape and other historical sexual offences. A 57-year-old woman has also been charged — with aiding and abetting in connection with the alleged offences. The pair, who are now on bail, will appear at Newry Magistrate’s … [Read more...] about DUP leader Sir Jeffrey Donaldson charged with rape and other sexual offences