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New U-20 Women’s Summer Series will debut in July

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Six Nations Rugby is launching the Under-20 Six Nations Women’s Summer Series. The rugby initiative will debut in July in Parma, Italy. The new series will take place between July 4 and July 14. The new developmental tournament will involve all Six Nations teams across three competitive match days. It aims to provide a fresh avenue for international rugby experience, … [Read more...] about New U-20 Women’s Summer Series will debut in July

Man has part of each ear bitten off in Co. Antrim assault

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POLICE are appealing for information after a man had part of both ears bitten off in an assault in Co. Antrim. The incident occurred at a licensed premises in the High Street area of Antrim town at around 12.10am on Sunday. "During the incident, a man, aged in his late teens, had part of each ear bitten off and attended hospital for treatment to his injuries," said a police … [Read more...] about Man has part of each ear bitten off in Co. Antrim assault

Catholic priest keeps job after reportedly claiming Jesus died with an erection

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A CATHOLIC PRIEST has reportedly kept his job despite shocking parishioners by telling them that Jesus died with an erection. Father Thomas McHale, a priest serving at Our Blessed Lady Immaculate church in Consett, Durham, is said to have made the claim during a sermon on Good Friday. According to the Times, the 53-year-old told up to 100 shocked parishioners that blood rushing … [Read more...] about Catholic priest keeps job after reportedly claiming Jesus died with an erection

Arrest after aggravated burglary by man armed with axe and knife

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POLICE have made an arrest following a report of an aggravated burglary in Co. Down involving a man armed with an axe and a knife. The man swung the weapons at a person inside a property in the Church Walk area of Kircubbin at around 9.55 on Saturday. He was then forced out by other people present, after which he caused damage to the property before fleeing. "Upon arrival it … [Read more...] about Arrest after aggravated burglary by man armed with axe and knife