THE FAMILY of a woman who was killed by her husband have called for improvements to mental health services in Northern Ireland. Gary Baird, 65, killed his wife 60-year-old wife Susan at their South Belfast home in August 2020. At Belfast Crown Court today, Baird was sentenced to serve seven years, having previously pleaded guilty to manslaughter by way of diminished … [Read more...] about Children of woman killed by husband call for improved mental health services
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‘Heartbroken’ family pay tribute as elderly man with ‘heart of gold’ dies in hospital
AN elderly man who was found seriously injured on a road died in hospital days after the incident. Patrick McCooey was found with serious injuries on Royal Drive in Leigh, Greater Manchester on June 28. On July 3, the 72-year-old died in hospital from his injuries, Greater Manchester Police have confirmed. This week his family paid an emotional tribute to Mr McCooey, whom they … [Read more...] about ‘Heartbroken’ family pay tribute as elderly man with ‘heart of gold’ dies in hospital
Man charged with murder of Irishman Fintan McDwyer in Manchester
A MAN has been charged with the murder of an Irishman in Manchester. Direece Roche is due to appear Manchester Magistrates Court today. The 30-year-old, from Longsight, is charged with the murder of Mr McDwyer, who was found dead at a house in Platt Lane, Fallowfield at around 8.50am on July 1. Paying tribute to the 64-year-old, his family said: “Fintan was our own gentle … [Read more...] about Man charged with murder of Irishman Fintan McDwyer in Manchester
Family will ‘forever remember our hero’ as two men convicted of young man’s murder
THE family of a young man who was stabbed to death in an attack in south London have paid tribute to their “hero” as two men were convicted of his murder. Bradley Hutchins was attacked by Shane Canavan and his half-brother Joshua Langley on North Walk in New Addington, Croydon at around 6pm on September 12, 2023. The 20-year-old’s relative, who is 19 years old, was also injured … [Read more...] about Family will ‘forever remember our hero’ as two men convicted of young man’s murder
New exhibit showcases experience of Irish immigrants living in Britain in the 1950s
A POIGNANT new installation offers a depiction of what life was like for Irish immigrants living in Britain in the 1950s. The Museum of the Home will unveil its new Real Rooms galleries this month, a project which they have been working on for over three years. Based in Hoxton, east London, the museum, which was founded in 1914 and was formerly called the Geffrye Museum, prides … [Read more...] about New exhibit showcases experience of Irish immigrants living in Britain in the 1950s