POLICE investigating reports of a man brandishing a gun in West Belfast yesterday morning have made an arrest. A man, aged in his 50s, has been detained on suspicion of firearms offences and remains in police custody at this time. "At approximately 8.15am, it was reported that a man had been seen with what was believed to have been a handgun in the vicinity of the Cullingtree … [Read more...] about Arrest made after reports of man brandishing gun in West Belfast
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Man charged with murder of Belfast woman Kathryn Parton
POLICE investigating the death of Belfast woman Kathryn Parton have charged a 23-year-old man with murder. A second man, aged 22, and a 43-year-old woman have also been charged as part of the investigation. Both have been charged with assisting an offender and aiding and abetting a breach of bail, while the woman also faces a charge of attempting to pervert the course of … [Read more...] about Man charged with murder of Belfast woman Kathryn Parton
Sir Patrick Duffy’s memoirs: a story of survival and statesmanship
At the age of 103, Britain’s oldest parliamentarian reflects in his memoirs on history, contemporary issues and friendships Sir Patrick Duffy SIR Patrick Duffy, former Labour MP and government minister, has just published his memoirs - From Wigan to Westminster: Hot Wars, Cold Wars and the Carrier Strike Groups - capturing the many and varied aspects of his long life. He is … [Read more...] about Sir Patrick Duffy’s memoirs: a story of survival and statesmanship
Woman found dead in Belfast house named as family try to ‘come to terms with loss’
DETECTIVES investigating the death of a woman in Belfast have named the victim as a murder probe gets underway. The body of Kathryn Parton, known as ‘Kat’, was found in a bedroom at a house in the Madrid Road area of east Belfast yesterday afternoon. The 34-year-old was found with serious injuries to her head. Kathryn 'Kat' Parton's body was found at a house in Belfast The … [Read more...] about Woman found dead in Belfast house named as family try to ‘come to terms with loss’
Ireland, UK and Belgium pledge to work closer together on renewable energy and electrical interconnection
THE governments of Ireland, the UK and Belgium have agreed to work more closely together on renewable energies and interconnection opportunities. Yesterday, following a ministerial meeting in Bruges, they signed a joint statement which “paves the way” for greater cooperation on renewables and shared electrical opportunities between the three countries. The signatures came from … [Read more...] about Ireland, UK and Belgium pledge to work closer together on renewable energy and electrical interconnection