THE Police Ombudsman for Northern Ireland will write to the families of Troubles victims whose investigations will no longer take place under controversial new legislation which comes into effect this week. 'Transitional arrangements' are being implemented to enact Britain’s Northern Ireland Troubles (Legacy and Reconciliation) Act 2023, which effectively removes the … [Read more...] about LEGACY ACT: Police Ombudsman confirms 335 Troubles cases will not be investigated due to new law
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Man convicted of killing Irish pensioner Thomas O’Halloran in brutal London attack
A MAN has pleaded guilty to killing Irish pensioner Thomas O’Halloran in a brutal attack in West London. Lee Byer, of Allenby Avenue, Southall, pleaded guilty to the manslaughter by diminished responsibility of the 87-year-old, who was stabbed in Greenford, west London, in August 2022. Mr O’Halloran, who hailed from Ennistymon in Co. Clare, was attacked while on his mobility … [Read more...] about Man convicted of killing Irish pensioner Thomas O’Halloran in brutal London attack
‘Disgraceful’: Vandalism of graves at Derry cemetery is condemned
AN MLA has described the vandalism of graves at City Cemetery in Derry as 'a disgraceful act of sheer disrespect'. Sinn Féin MLA Pádraig Delargy condemned the attack, which occurred in the Kildrum section of the cemetery between 8pm on Friday and 8am on Saturday. According to Derry City and Strabane District Council, graves were vandalised, while wreaths and momentums were … [Read more...] about ‘Disgraceful’: Vandalism of graves at Derry cemetery is condemned
Watch belonging to Titanic’s richest passenger sells for more than £1m
A WATCH belonging to the richest passenger aboard the ill-fated Titanic has sold for more than £1m. Henry Aldridge and Son auctioneers in Devizes, Wiltshire, said the timepiece had set a new house record of £1.175m. Despite having an upper estimate of £150,000, the amount eventually paid for the gold pocket watch is believed to be a record for an item from the famous … [Read more...] about Watch belonging to Titanic’s richest passenger sells for more than £1m
Police investigating Edinburgh assault on man, 70, appeal for Irish Good Samaritan to come forward
POLICE investigating a serious assault on a 70-year-old man in Edinburgh have appealed for an Irish Good Samaritan who came to the victim's aid to come forward. The incident occurred at around 4.10pm on Wednesday, April 24, in the West Granton Road area of the Scottish capital. The victim exited his black Renault Scenic and was then attacked by a member of a group of six … [Read more...] about Police investigating Edinburgh assault on man, 70, appeal for Irish Good Samaritan to come forward