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Funeral details announced for Belfast woman as son charged with murder

June 8, 2025 by

THE FUNERAL details of a woman murdered in her Belfast home earlier this week have been announced just days after her son was charged in relation to her death. Mary Green, known as Marie, was pronounced dead at the scene in a house at the Shore Road area of north Belfast in the early hours of Tuesday. A notice on Funeral Times reports that a service of thanksgiving is due to … [Read more...] about Funeral details announced for Belfast woman as son charged with murder

Two men arrested on suspicion of murder following discovery of woman’s body

June 8, 2025 by

TWO men have been arrested on suspicion of murder following the discovery of a woman's body in Portsmouth, England. Police were called shortly after 7.30am on Thursday to a report that the body of 32-year-old Samantha Murphy had been located at a house on Wadham Road in the city. Meanwhile, investigators are appealing for information on the whereabouts of a gold suitcase that … [Read more...] about Two men arrested on suspicion of murder following discovery of woman’s body

Investigation after 5G mast set on fire in ‘deliberate ignition’

June 8, 2025 by

POLICE in Belfast are investigation after a 5G mast was set on fire in a 'deliberate ignition' on Saturday afternoon. The incident occurred at the Springbank Industrial Estate in Dunmurry on the outskirts of Belfast. Local politicians have condemned the fire, the latest in a series of suspected arson attacks on 5G masts in the area. "Shortly after 2.40pm, it was reported that a … [Read more...] about Investigation after 5G mast set on fire in ‘deliberate ignition’

‘Proud Kerry man’ Michael Gaine laid to rest as murder investigation continues

June 8, 2025 by

THE FUNERAL of Michael Gaine, whose death is the subject of an ongoing murder investigation, has taken place in Co. Kerry. At Holy Cross Church in Kenmare on Saturday, mourners heard how the popular 56-year-old was 'incredibly generous [and] had time for everyone'. Parish priest Father George Hayes also said the funeral was about 'recovering the dignity of Michael … [Read more...] about ‘Proud Kerry man’ Michael Gaine laid to rest as murder investigation continues

Man jailed for eight years for sexually assaulting young girl

June 8, 2025 by

A MAN has been jailed for eight years after being found guilty of sexually assaulting a girl under the age of 13. Mark Sheridan, 57, from Wythenshawe in Manchester, was arrested in November 2024 after the girl reported that she had been sexually assaulted. Sheridan was remanded into custody at Bolton Crown Court on May 2, 2025 after being found guilty of sexual assault by … [Read more...] about Man jailed for eight years for sexually assaulting young girl

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May 7, 1915

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