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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

DRUGS, cash and illegal fireworks have been seized following a search on a property in Co. Derry. PSNI officers searched the house in Ballygroll Road yesterday (October 30). They found suspected class A,B and C drugs worth £34k as well as a large sum of cash and a stash of illegal fireworks. A 31-year-old man was arrested at the scene. “A search was conducted by members of the … [Read more...] about Drugs, cash and illegal fireworks seized at house in Derry

With less than a week to go before polling day, an extraordinary US Presidential election is screeching to a close. I use the word ‘screeching’ advisedly because the rhetorical exchanges between the two camps have grown into verbal fusillades. The Harris campaign has turned up the volume of its attacks on what it sees as Trump’s unfitness to serve in the White House again, … [Read more...] about Countdown to the White House

POLICE patrols have been increased in Derry after a teenager was sexually assaulted in the city. The woman was targeted in the Bank Place area of the city at around 1.30am on October 26. She has been left “traumatised" by the attack, the PSNI confirmed today as they appealed for anyone who witnessed the incident or who attempted to help the victim to come forward. “We have a … [Read more...] about Increased police presence after sexual attack on teenager