AN Irish running group which brings refugees together with locals in the areas they now call home has launched in Britain. Founded in Cork in 2018, Sanctuary Runners uses running, jogging and walking to bring together asylum seekers, refugees and other migrants with local residents to promote “solidarity-through-sports”. The brainchild of former Irish Post sports editor Graham … [Read more...] about ‘Special day’ as Irish running group connecting refugees with locals launches in Britain
‘Special day’ as Irish running group connecting refugees with locals launches in Britain
‘Devastated’ family pay tribute to grandfather murdered in his home
THE family of a pensioner who was murdered in his home said they are in “complete shock” following his death. John Murray was found unconscious at home in Chiswick last year. Police officers were called to his address in Carlton Road, Chiswick on Saturday, October 12, 2024. Despite the efforts of emergency services to save his life, he was later pronounced dead at the scene. A … [Read more...] about ‘Devastated’ family pay tribute to grandfather murdered in his home
Appeal for witnesses after hit-and-run in Derry
POLICE have appealed for witnesses to come forward after a hit-and-run collision in Derry. Two cars were involved in the incident which happened at around 3pm on June 17. “A report was received shortly after 3pm of a collision in the Rugby Avenue area of the town,” a PSNI spokesperson said. “It’s understood a small vehicle collided into the back of a White Kia Sorento vehicle, … [Read more...] about Appeal for witnesses after hit-and-run in Derry
‘Viable’ device found in Belfast had been there for ‘number of years’
A SECURITY alert has now ended in west Belfast after a viable device was found in the area yesterday afternoon. PSNI officers were called to reports of a suspicions object being found in the Flush Road area of Ligoniel yesterday afternoon. The area was closed off as ammunition technical officers attended the scene. A viable device was found in the Flush Road area of … [Read more...] about ‘Viable’ device found in Belfast had been there for ‘number of years’
Man jailed for sending threatening messages to Northern Ireland’s deputy first minister
A MAN who sent threatening online messages to Northern Ireland’s deputy first minister has been jailed following a hearing at Belfast Crown Court. The court heard that Aaron Thomas Curragh, from Whincroft Road in Belfast, posted a series of tweets about Ms Little-Pengelly on the social media platform X on July 8, 2024. He also targeted DUP assembly member Joanne Bunting. The … [Read more...] about Man jailed for sending threatening messages to Northern Ireland’s deputy first minister