Man accused of ploughing into Liverpool parade crowd faces several more additional charges

A Liverpool man accused of dangerously driving into a crowd during the city’s Premier League victory parade has now been charged with 24 additional offences, bringing the total number of charges against him to 31. Paul Doyle, 53, appeared via video link from prison at Liverpool Crown Court, as he confirmed his identity. He was initially charged with seven offences following the … [Read more...] about Man accused of ploughing into Liverpool parade crowd faces several more additional charges

A BELFAST councillor has blasted those responsible for a recent spate of attacks on 5G masts in the city. Multiple masts have been targeted recently the PSNI have confirmed, with the latest incident happening last night. Police were called to reports of a mast being set alight in the Annadale Embankment area of south Belfast yesterday evening (August 13). "Officers attended, … [Read more...] about Belfast councillor condemns series of ‘mindless’ attacks on 5G masts

A Liverpool man has been sentenced to 14 years in prison after a failed attempt to smuggle £11 million worth of drugs into Britain hidden inside various pieces of machinery. Ryan King, 38, was identified as a key member of an organised crime group that orchestrated the importation of 72 kilograms of cocaine and 51 kilograms of heroin. The drugs were discovered in March 2022 by … [Read more...] about Liverpool man jailed for 14 years after £11m industrial machinery drug plot

MAIREAD McGuinness has withdrawn from the upcoming Irish presidential election, citing health concerns following a recent hospital stay. According to a statement from Ms McGuinness, the decision came after medical advice, with the proximity of the election making an arduous campaign untenable. The former MEP and EU Commissioner, who was seen to be in pole position to win the … [Read more...] about Mairead McGuinness withdraws from Presidential race