A VIABLE device was discovered during a security alert in West Belfast last night. The incident, in the Glenalina Gardens area, saw residents evacuated from their homes. PSNI officers issued a security alert for the area while their search got underway. They eventually uncovered a “suspicious object”. “Police officers carrying out a search in the Glenalina Gardens area of … [Read more...] about Viable device discovered during security alert in West Belfast
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‘Shameful’: Tourists reportedly subjected to racist abuse and assaulted by four people in Belfast
FOUR people have been arrested after two tourists were reportedly subjected to racist abuse during an assault in Belfast. The incident happened in the Royal Avenue area of the city centre at around 11pm last night. Police described the incident as 'shameful', adding that the matter is being treated as a racially-motivated hate crime. CCTV operators observed two men, later … [Read more...] about ‘Shameful’: Tourists reportedly subjected to racist abuse and assaulted by four people in Belfast
RTÉ’s 2024 report reveals executives make up majority of top earners
RTÉ’s latest annual report shows that senior management now take up most top spots once filled by high-profile presenters. The disclosure comes as the broadcaster continues to rebuild public trust following financial controversies and management upheaval in recent years. For 2024, long-time Liveline presenter Joe Duffy emerged as RTÉ’s highest earner, receiving €351,000 through … [Read more...] about RTÉ’s 2024 report reveals executives make up majority of top earners
Northern Ireland appoints first Irish language and Ulster-Scots commissioners
NORTHERN IRELAND has formally appointed its first ever Irish language and Ulster-Scots commissioners. Pól Deeds, deputy chief executive of the cross-border language body Foras na Gaeilge, has been named as the inaugural Irish Language Commissioner. Lee Reynolds, a former DUP councillor and adviser to ex-First Minister Arlene Foster, will serve as Commissioner for the … [Read more...] about Northern Ireland appoints first Irish language and Ulster-Scots commissioners
Domestic abuse survivor strangled and made to eat off floor waives anonymity to speak out as attacker jailed
A SURVIVOR of domestic abuse who was strangled and made to eat food off the floor has waived her right to anonymity to speak out and encourage other victims to come forward. Qualified medical doctor Iwona Giza, 28, said she is continuing to live with the long-term effects of the abuse she suffered at the hands of Barry Maguire. The 41-year-old, from Omagh, Co. Tyrone was … [Read more...] about Domestic abuse survivor strangled and made to eat off floor waives anonymity to speak out as attacker jailed