A CAMPAIGN dedicated to raising awareness of the need for support and legal protection for adults with additional needs will receive a glowing show of support in Northern Ireland this evening. Belfast City Hall will be lit up tonight in support of the Caleb’s Cause campaign. The initiative, founded by Alma White, is calling for legislation in Northern Ireland to protect people … [Read more...] about Belfast landmark to be lit up for campaign calling for long-term support for people with additional needs
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Covent Garden murder suspect charged as victim named
A MAN has been charged with murder after a pensioner was found with serious injuries which led to his death last month. Metropolitan Police officers have named the victim as 74-year-old James O’Neill, known to his family as ‘Jim’. Officers were called to Odhams Walk in Covent Garden at 11.56pm on Sunday, October 6, where they found Mr O’Neill with serious injuries. Murder … [Read more...] about Covent Garden murder suspect charged as victim named
Police Ombudsman investigating after two police officers involved in ‘physical altercation’ at hospital
THE Police Ombudsman of Northern Ireland is investigating an incident involving two police officers at the Mater Hospital in Belfast. “We are appealing for witnesses to an incident that occurred in the Accident and Emergency Department of the Mater Hospital between 9:15pm and 10pm on Wednesday, September 4, 2024” the organisation said in a statement. “The incident involved a … [Read more...] about Police Ombudsman investigating after two police officers involved in ‘physical altercation’ at hospital
Public consultation opens on Ireland’s first marine national park
THE Irish Government has launched a public consultation period regarding plans for the nation’s first marine national park. In April the state announced the designation of Páirc Náisiúnta na Mara, Ciarraí, which will be Ireland’s largest National Park, covering more than 70,000 acres of land and sea. The Conor Pass in Dingle falls within the newly designated marine national … [Read more...] about Public consultation opens on Ireland’s first marine national park
Arrest made after man stabbed in the neck
DETECTIVES have made an arrest after a man was stabbed in the neck as he walked through the city of Belfast in the early hours of yesterday morning. The man, aged in his 30s, was targeted as he walked in the St Vincent Street area of north Belfast just after midnight on November 4. He was taken to hospital where he is receiving treatment for his injuries. “Shortly after … [Read more...] about Arrest made after man stabbed in the neck