NEW restrictions on owning XL Bully type dogs will come into effect in Northern Ireland next month. The first of a raft of new legal guidelines related to the controversial breed of dog will take effect on July 5. From this date it will remain legal to own an XL Bully type dog, but owners must ensure the dog is muzzled and on a lead when in a public place. Selling, gifting, … [Read more...] about New rules for XL Bully dog owners in Northern Ireland
New rules for XL Bully dog owners in Northern Ireland
Man and woman arrested after car driven at police officers
A MAN and a woman were arrested after a car was driven at police officers while they policed a parade in Northern Ireland. The incident occurred at 9pm on June 15 as PSNI officers were performing traffic duties at a parade in the Tattymoyle Road area in Fintona, Co. Tyrone. “The driver of a black BMW car ignored instructions from officers and swerved the car towards them,” the … [Read more...] about Man and woman arrested after car driven at police officers
Council fined after ‘much-loved’ father-of-two killed by bin lorry
A COUNCIL in Northern Ireland has been fined for failing to ensure the safety of an employee who was killed while working for the local authority. John Winton was working for Causeway Coast and Glens Borough Council when he was hit by a bin lorry in Mount Eden, Limavady on November 6, 2018. The much-loved father-of-two was aged 51 at the time of his death. The council, who … [Read more...] about Council fined after ‘much-loved’ father-of-two killed by bin lorry
Police name pensioner found dead in Armagh as murder probe launched
A MURDER investigation has been launched after a 74-year-old man was found dead at a property in Co. Armagh. Michael McConville’s body was found at a house in the Annaghmare Road area on the evening of June 15. “Officers responded to a report of the death of a man in a property shortly after 7pm,” Detective Chief Inspector Anthony Kelly, from the PSNI’s Major Investigation … [Read more...] about Police name pensioner found dead in Armagh as murder probe launched
Joe Biden congratulates Simon Harris on becoming Taoiseach as pair discuss global issues
US PRESIDENT Joe Biden formally congratulated Simon Harris on becoming Taoiseach while the pair discussed global affairs during a phone call last night. In a statement issued after the call the White House confirmed the President “spoke with Taoiseach Simon Harris of Ireland to congratulate him on his recent election as Taoiseach and to deepen U.S.-Ireland cooperation on a … [Read more...] about Joe Biden congratulates Simon Harris on becoming Taoiseach as pair discuss global issues