FUNDING pressures and the decline in numbers of PSNI officers puts the communities the police force serves at risk a new report has found. An inspection into the force, conducted by His Majesty’s Inspectorate of Constabulary and Fire and Rescue services (HMICFRS), found the service “adequate” in preventing and deterring crime, antisocial behaviour and vulnerability, but said it … [Read more...] about Decline in number of PSNI officers prevents force from ‘providing effective service’
Decline in number of PSNI officers prevents force from ‘providing effective service’
‘Important’ flight route connecting London with Northern Ireland protected for two years
FUNDING has been confirmed to protect an ‘important’ flight route connecting London with Northern Ireland. Northern Ireland’s Economy Minister Dr Caoimhe Archibald has confirmed funding of £4.626m to continue flights from the City of Derry Airport (CoDA) to London Heathrow. Operated by Loganair, the route is jointly funded by the Department for Transport and the Department for … [Read more...] about ‘Important’ flight route connecting London with Northern Ireland protected for two years
‘Viable’ pipe bombs found during security alert in Co. Down
THE PSNI has said two 'viable' pipe bombs were found during a security alert in Co. Down today. The alarm was raised this morning following the discovery of the suspicious cylindrical objects in the Dromore area. The town's Church Street was closed in both directions, with the PSNI escorting some children from a nursery school located inside the cordon. It is believed there was … [Read more...] about ‘Viable’ pipe bombs found during security alert in Co. Down
Man jailed for 25 years following rape and sexual abuse of young girl
A MAN who raped and sexually abused a young girl has been jailed for a total of 25 years. Sean Healy, 76, was charged with two counts of raping a girl under the age of 13 and four counts of assaulting a girl under the age of 13 by touching. He also faced one count of assault by penetration of a girl under the age of 13. Healy denied the offences but was found guilty of all … [Read more...] about Man jailed for 25 years following rape and sexual abuse of young girl
Sinn Féin concern at reports Irish citizens to be deported from Germany over Palestine protests
SINN FÉIN has expressed its concern at reports that two Irish people have been ordered to leave Germany after taking part in protests in support of Palestine. According to +972 Magazine, the two Irish citizens were issued deportation orders by the state of Berlin, as were an American and a Polish citizen. It adds that the four, who have not been convicted of any crimes, are to … [Read more...] about Sinn Féin concern at reports Irish citizens to be deported from Germany over Palestine protests