Three arrested on suspicion of drug offences after joint operation between PSNI and Merseyside Police

THREE people have been arrested on suspicion of drug offences following a joint operation between the PSNI and Merseyside Police. Investigators also seized suspected Class A and B drugs with an estimated street value of at least £80,000. "Working with partners, we are doing everything in our collective power to tackle the supply, use and harm caused by illegal drugs," said … [Read more...] about Three arrested on suspicion of drug offences after joint operation between PSNI and Merseyside Police

A NEW BBC comedy set to air this Friday promises to take an 'affectionate and witty look' at the farming community in Ireland as it follows a hapless girl's quest to find love. How's She Cuttin'? sees the charming but chaotic Claire — played by series creator and writer Claire Corrigan — determined to meet and marry the farmer of her dreams. But can she convince an American … [Read more...] about Love is in the country air in new BBC comedy, How’s She Cuttin’?

A MAN has died following a fire at a sheltered accommodation complex in Co. Down on Tuesday evening. Two other people were treated for smoke inhalation following the fire at the Scrabo Fold apartments in Newtownards. The complex, managed by Radius Housing, is specially designed for over 55s. "My sincere sympathy to the family, friends and neighbours of the gentleman who passed … [Read more...] about Man dies in fire at sheltered accommodation complex in Co. Down

A MAN who rented out properties across rural Ireland to use as brothels has been jailed for nine years. Ilamar Rodrigues Ribeiro, 54, was sentenced for a number of organised prostitution offences, brothel keeping, the possession of child pornography, theft, fraud and money laundering. RTÉ News reports that the Brazilian was linked to a number of properties that were rented … [Read more...] about Man who rented properties across rural Ireland for use as brothels is jailed for nine years

A MAN has been treated in hospital after reportedly being stabbed in Co. Antrim in the early hours of this morning. Shortly before 12.30am, it was reported that an altercation involving two men took place in the Old Forge area of Dunmurry on the outskirts of Belfast. Officers attended and found a man with a stab wound to his leg and serious head injuries in the communal hallway … [Read more...] about Man hospitalised after being stabbed in Co. Antrim