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DRIVERS in Northern Ireland have been urged to ‘wise up’ on the roads this year to prevent ‘avoidable deaths’. PSNI figures reveal 68 people were killed in collisions in the North in 2024, including one child. Among those who died, eight were pedestrians, 12 were passengers and 38 were drivers. One cyclist and seven motorcyclists were also killed. “Sadly, we have witnessed … [Read more...] about Drivers urged to ‘wise up’ after 68 deaths on Northern Ireland’s roads

POLICE are appealing for information after a home with three children inside was targeted in an arson attack. The incident occurred on New Year's Eve in the Mullacreevie Road area of Co. Armagh. "Sometime between 10pm and 11pm, it was reported that an object was thrown at the rear of a property in the area," said Detective Sergeant McCartan of the PSNI. "It was reported that … [Read more...] about Police investigate Co. Armagh arson attack on home with children inside

GARDAÍ are seeking the public's assistance in tracing the whereabouts of man missing from Dublin. Patrick Tiernan, 65, is reported missing from his home in Clonsilla, Dublin 15. He was last seen in the area shortly after 3pm on Tuesday afternoon, December 31. Mr Tiernan is described as being approximately 6' 3" in height with a medium build, grey hair, grey facial hair and blue … [Read more...] about Concern grows for man, 65, missing from Dublin

THREE men have appeared in court charged with murder after a man was fatally struck by a car outside a pub on Christmas Day. Kirk Marsden, 37, suffered serious injuries after being struck by a Toyota Land Cruiser outside The Gate Street Bar and Grill in Blackburn, Lancashire, shortly before 5pm on December 25. Mr Marsden was taken to the Royal Preston Hospital, where he sadly … [Read more...] about Three men charged with murder after man fatally struck by car on Christmas Day

A WOMAN has died in a house fire in Dublin in what gardaí have described as a 'tragic incident'. Gardaí and emergency services responded to the fire at a house in Hunters Lane, Ballycullen, Dublin 24, shortly after 10pm on Monday. The woman, who was in her 40s and was the sole occupant of the residence, was sadly pronounced deceased at the scene. The Dublin City Coroner has … [Read more...] about ‘Tragic incident’: Woman dies in house fire in Dublin