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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

POLICE have appealed for information on the whereabouts of a young man who is believed to have gone missing following a trip to the Giant's Causeway. Police believe that 20-year-old Lester McLennan travelled by bus from Belfast to the Giant's Causeway area on the northern coast of Co. Antrim at around 9.30am on Friday. Officers are also keen to speak to a member of the public … [Read more...] about Concern grows for man believed to have gone missing after Giant’s Causeway trip

AN INVESTIGATION is underway after a man died in a road traffic collision in Co. Armagh. The incident occurred on the Cullaville Road in Crossmaglen on Friday evening. Police have now appealed for any witnesses to the incident to contact them. "Police can confirm that a male pedestrian has died following a road traffic collision in Crossmaglen on Friday, November 1," read a … [Read more...] about Investigation underway after man dies in Co. Armagh collision

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