Border residents warned over British Government’s Emergency Alerts system test due on Sunday

BORDER residents in Ireland have been warned they may receive an unusual emergency alert on their phones on Sunday but have been advised there is no cause for concern. The British Government is testing its Emergency Alerts system at 3pm today to ensure it is functioning correctly. The test alert will be sent to all compatible 4G and 5G mobile phones and compatible tablets … [Read more...] about Border residents warned over British Government’s Emergency Alerts system test due on Sunday

POLICE investigating the murder of a man in Co. Armagh earlier this week have been granted more time to question a suspect. Christopher Burns, known as Chrissy, was found dead at an address in the Cusher Green area of Mountnorris on Thursday morning. The 40-year-old, who was originally from the Warrenpoint area, had sustained serious head and facial injuries. Police revealed on … [Read more...] about Police given more time to question suspect over Co. Armagh murder

A MAN in his 50s has been left with serious injuries following a collision involving a vehicle and a pedestrian in Co. Monaghan. Shortly before 1am on Saturday, gardaí and emergency services were alerted after a pedestrian was struck by an SUV on Broad Road in Monaghan. The pedestrian, a man in his 50s, was taken from the scene by ambulance to Our Lady of Lourdes Hospital in … [Read more...] about Man seriously injured after being struck by SUV in Co. Monaghan

RESIDENTS in Co. Down have returned to their homes after a suspicious object found near their homes was declared a hoax. On Saturday morning, police responded to a report of a suspicious object in an industrial estate in the Ballydugan Road area of Downpatrick. Cordons were put in place and a number of nearby residential properties were evacuated. "Officers attended, along with … [Read more...] about Co. Down residents return to homes after suspicious object declared a hoax

THE BADLY decomposed carcass of a large female fin whale has washed up on the shores of the Mizen Peninsula. The 17-metre long whale was discovered earlier this week in the Barleycove area, and marine experts have warned the public against approaching the animal Experts from the Irish Whale and Dolphin Group (IWDG), including marine biologist Stephanie Levesque and volunteer … [Read more...] about Huge whale carcass washes up on Cork beach