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THREE people have been arrested in Belfast as part of an investigation into human trafficking. It follows a search at a property in the Annadale Embankment area of south Belfast on Friday night. The three suspects — a 39-year-old woman and two men, aged 42 and 41 — were detained on suspicion of offences including brothel-keeping and controlling prostitution. PSNI officers … [Read more...] about Three people arrested in Belfast on suspicion of controlling prostitution

THE OWNER of a website that promoted a non-existent Halloween parade in Dublin has insisted it was not a scam. Thousands of people gathered in O'Connell Street in the Irish capital on Thursday for the event, which was originally listed on a website called myspirithalloween.com. The details of the event were later shared on social media sites, where it went viral. However, … [Read more...] about Website owner behind non-existent Dublin Halloween parade claims it was not a scam

POLICE are investigating a serious sexually-motivated attack on a woman in Co. Derry, during which the victim was punched and forced to the ground at knifepoint. The incident occurred in Drumahoe at around 10pm on Friday. The woman, aged in her 20s, was walking in Drumahoe Park when a man approached her from behind. The man punched the woman to the side of the head, pulled her … [Read more...] about Woman punched and forced to ground at knifepoint during sexually-motivated attack in Co. Derry

Laura Whitmore is to receive The Irish Post Awards for Outstanding Contribution to Film, Television and Theatre Award Laura Whitmore (image by Lee Malone) LAURA WHITMORE, presenter, actress and author, is widely recognised for her sparky, dynamic presence on British television, not least as the former host of the wildly popular Love Island — which under Laura became a cultural … [Read more...] about Laura Whitmore — from Bray to superstardom

HURLING legend Michael Bond has raised vital funds for research into a rare condition which he is receiving treatment for in London. The retired former Galway player and Offaly manager has been diagnosed with amyloidosis, a rare, often fatal, disease caused by the accumulation of protein fibres, amyloid, in the body. Based in Galway, Mr Bond has been referred for treatment at … [Read more...] about GAA legend raises vital research funds after being diagnosed with rare disease