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TAOISEACH Simon Harris has led the tributes to Irish comedian Jon Kenny, who passed away in hospital on Friday at the age of 66. Best known as one half of comedy duo D'Unbelievables alongside Pat Shortt, he was also an accomplished actor and singer. According to RTÉ News, Kenny — who had previously been treated for Non-Hodgkin's lymphoma and heart failure — suffered a cardiac … [Read more...] about Taoiseach leads tribute to ‘gifted’ Irish comedian Jon Kenny

SINN FÉIN MLA Deirdre Hargey has expressed her concern over the policing of a protest in Belfast this week against former US Secretary of State, Hillary Clinton. She was speaking after four people were arrested at the protest close to Queen's University on Thursday, where Mrs Clinton was attending a Global Innovation Summit. The PSNI said the arrests were made for a variety of … [Read more...] about Sinn Féin MLA expresses concern over policing at Hillary Clinton protest in Belfast

POLICE in London are hunting a man who is wanted for breaching his court bail conditions ahead of his rape trial. As a result of the breach, a bench warrant was this week issued for the arrest of 35-year-old Craig Dorney from Lewisham. He is due to stand trial for rape on Monday, December 2. Detectives have now released an image and a description of Dorney as they appealed to … [Read more...] about Police hunt man for breaching bail conditions ahead of rape trial

A MAN has been sentenced after pleading guilty to the manslaughter of his vulnerable grandfather in a 'violent and unprovoked attack'. Brian Cullen, 73, died two weeks after being assaulted in his Liverpool home earlier this year by his grandson, Ryan Cullen. The 34-year-old was sentenced at Liverpool Crown Court on Friday to a five-year Section 45a Hybrid Order. The ruling … [Read more...] about Man sentenced for manslaughter of vulnerable grandfather in ‘violent and unprovoked attack’

A MAN has been charged with the murder James Brogan, who died in Cardiff, Wales earlier this week. Mr Brogan, 43, died after he was discovered with serious injuries on Coleford Road in the St Mellons area of Cardiff at around 4pm on Tuesday, November 12. On Thursday, South Wales Police arrested a 20-year-old man from the Trowbridge area on suspicion of murder. Yesterday, police … [Read more...] about Man, 20, charged with murder of James Brogan