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‘Callous and spiteful’ nursery worker jailed for 14 years over death of nine-month-old Genevieve Meehan

May 22, 2024 by

A NURSERY WORKER convicted of the manslaughter of a nine-month-old baby girl in her care has been jailed for 14 years. Genevieve Meehan died on May 9, 2022 after she was swaddled so tightly that she couldn't move before being placed face down on a bean bag. Investigators said Kate Roughley, who was captured on CCTV complaining about Genevieve before her death, showed a lack of … [Read more...] about ‘Callous and spiteful’ nursery worker jailed for 14 years over death of nine-month-old Genevieve Meehan

Police attacked in Derry as they make second arrest in New IRA investigation

May 22, 2024 by

POLICE carrying out searches in Derry as part of an investigation into the activities of the New IRA came under attack from a crowd of up to 60 people on Tuesday. The searches were being carried out following the discovery of an AK-47 and ammunition in a vehicle in the city earlier in the evening. Two men in their 50s have now been arrested as part of the investigation While no … [Read more...] about Police attacked in Derry as they make second arrest in New IRA investigation

Cyber criminals are ‘serious threat to global economies’ say Irish Lord Mayor of London

May 21, 2024 by

CYBER criminals are putting the global economy at risk – which needs a joined-up approach to solve the problem, the Lord Mayor of the City of London has warned. Speaking at a City Forum Economic Crime Summit this month, the Lord Mayor, Professor Michael Mainelli, who is of Irish, Italian and US descent, claims the capital needs to “modernise” in order to “keep pace with the … [Read more...] about Cyber criminals are ‘serious threat to global economies’ say Irish Lord Mayor of London

Family of baby girl killed by nursery nurse can ‘never forgive callousness of her actions’

May 21, 2024 by

THE family of a baby girl who was killed while at a nursery in greater Manchester have spoken out after a nursery nurse was found guilty of her manslaughter. Genevieve Meehan was just nine months when she died in hospital after an incident occurred at the Tiny Toes nursery on Mellor Road in Cheadle on May 9, 2022. Following a four-week trial at Manchester Crown Court, nursery … [Read more...] about Family of baby girl killed by nursery nurse can ‘never forgive callousness of her actions’

Europe’s longest intertwining rollercoaster opens in Ireland

May 21, 2024 by

A NEW ride which is the longest intertwining rollercoaster in Europe will officially open in Ireland tomorrow. The Emerald Park theme park opens its new Tír na nÓg land to the public tomorrow morning – which features the longest intertwining family and thrill coasters to be found in Europe. Na Fianna Force at Emerald Park A first of its kind in Ireland, the 6.5-acre site, which … [Read more...] about Europe’s longest intertwining rollercoaster opens in Ireland

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