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Family of woman murdered by her brother will ‘never be the same again’

January 27, 2026 by

THE family of a woman who was murdered by her brother say their “hearts remain broken” as he began a life sentence. Kornelijus Bracas appeared before court yesterday (January 26) for offences including the murder of his sister, Alesia Nazarova, and arson with intent to endanger the life of his 12-year-old niece. Last October the 27-year-old, of Tresna Park in Randalstown, Co. … [Read more...] about Family of woman murdered by her brother will ‘never be the same again’

Teenager charged over scrambler collision which caused death of schoolgirl

January 27, 2026 by

A TEENAGER has been charged in connection with a collision in Dublin that caused the death of a 16-year-old girl. Grace Lynch was seriously injured after being struck by a scrambler motorbike as she walked along the Ratoath Road in Finglas at around 2.20pm on Sunday, January 25. She was brought to Connolly Hospital Blanchardstown, where she later died as a result of her … [Read more...] about Teenager charged over scrambler collision which caused death of schoolgirl

MP blasts Nigel Farage’s ‘outrageous’ pledge to pardon British soldiers of Troubles crimes

January 27, 2026 by

NIGEL FARAGE'S proposal to “pardon” British Army veterans who were convicted of Troubles era crimes has been branded “outrageous” by a Northern Irish MP. In a speech delivered yesterday, the Reform UK leader pledged to grant “royal pardons” for convicted Troubles veterans should his party be voted into government. “Our armed forces are something we should be immensely proud of, … [Read more...] about MP blasts Nigel Farage’s ‘outrageous’ pledge to pardon British soldiers of Troubles crimes

Teenage girl dies following collision with scrambler

January 27, 2026 by

A TEENAGE girl has died after being involved in a collision with a scrambler in Dublin. The 14-year-old was hit by the scrambler motorbike at around 2.20pm on Sunday afternoon (January 25). Gardaí were called to the incident on the Ratoath Road in Finglas, from where she was brought to Connolly Hospital Blanchardstown for treatment of her injuries. It has since been confirmed … [Read more...] about Teenage girl dies following collision with scrambler

Highest number of house fire deaths recorded in Northern Ireland in 25 years

January 27, 2026 by

THE highest number of deaths due to house fires in Northern Ireland in a quarter of a century were recorded last year. Statistics revealed by the Northern Ireland Fire & Rescue Service (NIFRS) this week confirm that 16 people lost their lives in 2025 due to house fires, marking the highest figure in 25 years. The data further showed that half of the fires were smoking … [Read more...] about Highest number of house fire deaths recorded in Northern Ireland in 25 years

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