TWO Irish bands have pulled out of Radar Festival in Manchester in solidarity with Bob Vylan after the controversy over the latter's Glastonbury set. The Scratch and Hero in Error were both due to perform today at the festival at Victoria Warehouse in Trafford Park. However, while the bands have now backed out, both expressed their sympathy for the organisers of the festival … [Read more...] about Irish bands pull out of Manchester’s Radar Festival in solidarity with Bob Vylan
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Man who stabbed neighbour to death is jailed for 11 years
A MAN who stabbed his neighbour to death has been jailed for 11 years. Kevin Draper stabbed 27-year-old Jack O'Brien multiple times at a property in Siddow Common, Leigh, Greater Manchester, on December 3, 2024. Draper, who claimed he acted in self-defence, was found not guilty of murder by a jury at Manchester Crown Court and was instead convicted of manslaughter. "I will … [Read more...] about Man who stabbed neighbour to death is jailed for 11 years
Murder Investigation launched following death of man in house fire
A MURDER investigation has been launched after a man died in a house fire in Co. Antrim. Patrick 'Paddy' Douglas, who was 55 years old, died following a house fire in the Main Street area of Ballymoney on July 1. Detectives from the Police Service of Northern Ireland's Major Investigation confirmed today that a murder investigation has been launched following the … [Read more...] about Murder Investigation launched following death of man in house fire
Rapist who subjected woman to ‘terrifying ordeal’ jailed
A RAPIST who subjected a woman to a “terrifying ordeal” has been jailed for five years. Samuel Dyer was sentenced at Craigavon Crown Court on July 1. Samuel Dyer was setnenced at Craigavon Court House in Co. Armagh The 33-year-old, of Beattie Park North in Dunmurry, will serve five years behind bars for the attack. He will also be placed on the sex offenders register and be … [Read more...] about Rapist who subjected woman to ‘terrifying ordeal’ jailed
New easier British citizenship route for Irish citizens launched
IRISH people living in the UK will soon be able to apply for British citizenship under a new easier, cheaper route, strengthening the unique relationship between the two countries. This is on foot of the Private Members’ Bill introduced by Rt. Hon. Gavin Robinson MP which gave the Home Office the opportunity to focus on this aspect of immigration law. Migration and Citizenship … [Read more...] about New easier British citizenship route for Irish citizens launched