A BOY who died in a collision in Belfast has been named. Mason Keilhauer was struck by a car on the Shankhill Road at around 7.25pm on March 7. The 11-year-old, from the Shankhill area, was taken to hospital following the incident which happened. He later died in hospital the PSNI have confirmed. “At approximately 7.25pm on Saturday evening, we received a report of a collision … [Read more...] about Tributes paid to 11-year-old schoolboy who died in Belfast collision
Tributes paid to 11-year-old schoolboy who died in Belfast collision
Fundraiser set up to support young family of Co. Down actor in ‘last stages of life’
A FUNDRAISER has been set up to support the young family of a Co. Down actor who revealed this week that he was in the 'last stages of life'. Finnian Garbutt, star of BBC One's daytime police drama Hope Street, revealed the devastating news this week, having first been diagnosed with skin cancer four years ago. The fundraiser has been set up to help provide financial support … [Read more...] about Fundraiser set up to support young family of Co. Down actor in ‘last stages of life’
Rare lions will be ‘fondly remembered’ after being put to sleep at Belfast Zoo
BELFAST ZOO has said two rare lions who were recently put to sleep will be 'fondly remembered by the staff who cared for them and the thousands of visitors who loved them'. Barbary lioness Thheiba was euthanised to end her suffering following a veterinary assessment, having experienced mobility issues and weight loss in recent weeks. Given that lions are highly-social pride … [Read more...] about Rare lions will be ‘fondly remembered’ after being put to sleep at Belfast Zoo
PSNI working with gardaí after armed robbers flee across border following pursuit
THE PSNI has said it is working with An Garda Síochána after armed robbers fled across the border following a police pursuit. Two men robbed a newsagents in Lisburn on Saturday afternoon before making off in a white Audi A3, with police subsequently pursuing the vehicle. After driving on the wrong side of the road and going around a roundabout the wrong way, the suspect vehicle … [Read more...] about PSNI working with gardaí after armed robbers flee across border following pursuit
Government’s first chartered flight from Middle East lands at Dublin Airport
THE GOVERNMENT’S first chartered flight from the Middle East in the wake of the escalating conflict in the region has arrived safely in Dublin. The flight from Oman, via Cairo, arrived in Dublin early this morning carrying 189 passengers, including around 180 Irish citizens. Foreign Affairs Minister Helen McEntee welcomed the arrival, saying it was an 'enormous relief' for the … [Read more...] about Government’s first chartered flight from Middle East lands at Dublin Airport