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GARDAÍ are appealing for witnesses after a man was killed when the car he was driving was involved in a collision in Co. Donegal. The incident happened at Kerrykeel, Co.Donegal on Tuesday, October 29. “The single vehicle collision, involving a car, occurred at approximately 3.30pm on the Shore Road at Kerrykeel,”  gardaí confirmed in a statement. "The driver of the car, a man … [Read more...] about Appeal for witnesses after man killed in Donegal crash

Warning: Distressing content contained in this report A COUPLE has been convicted of abusing a baby girl who was left “profoundly disabled” by the injuries she sustained. Tom Kember, 27, from Taunton, was found guilty of assault with intent to cause grievous bodily harm, while Katherine Reilly, 25, was found guilty of child cruelty. The pair, who both hail from Taunton in … [Read more...] about Couple convicted of abusing baby after ‘monstrous act’ left child permanently disabled

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

ACTION has been taken against 74 PSNI officers who inappropriately accessed body-worn camera footage. An investigation into a separate matter revealed all of the officers had accessed the footage regarding a specific arrest without a “legitimate purpose” for doing do. The footage featured an arrest of a member of the public for possession of illegal drugs, during which the … [Read more...] about Action taken against 74 officers for inappropriately accessing body-worn camera footage