Homes evacuated after suspicious object discovered in Co. Derry

A NUMBER of homes have been evacuated following the discovery of a suspicious object in Co. Derry. The alert was raised on Saturday evening following the discovery of the object in the Golf Terrace area of Magherafelt. "A road closure is in place from the roundabout at Ballyronan Road / Meadowbank Road, and a number of properties have been evacuated," read a statement from the … [Read more...] about Homes evacuated after suspicious object discovered in Co. Derry

A WOMAN in her 50s has died after getting into difficulty while swimming in Co. Donegal. The incident occurred shortly after 7pm on Friday at Glencolmcille. "Gardaí in Killybegs were alerted shortly after 7pm on Friday, August 1, 2025, that a female swimmer was taken from the water at Glencolmcille, Co. Donegal," said a garda spokesperson. "The woman, aged in her 50s, was … [Read more...] about Woman dies after getting into difficulty while swimming in Co. Donegal

A POLICE OFFICER has been injured after being dragged by a vehicle during a traffic stop in Kilkeel, Co. Down on Friday night. The driver made off after the officer quizzed the driver over a smell in the vehicle that he suspected was cannabis, dragging the officer alongside. The PSNI has now appealed for information, saying the person responsible 'will face consequences'. "Our … [Read more...] about ‘Perpetrator will face consequences’: Police officer injured after being dragged by vehicle during traffic stop

THE Mayor of Brent, Councillor Ryan Hack, has presented a Recognition Award from Brent’s Town Hall to the much-loved O’Farrells Butchers on Willesden High Road. The Irish butcher’s shop sits at the heart of Brent’s Irish community, in an area rich with Irish pubs, local traders, and cultural traditions. O’Farrells is a traditional family-run butcher shop specialising in … [Read more...] about Mayoral honours for O’Farrells Butchers with recognition award

THE BRITISH government’s decision to withdraw £1 million funding from the International Fund for Ireland (IFI) has prompted widespread criticism from political leaders. Established in 1986 by the British and Irish governments, the IFI was created to promote economic and social progress while fostering dialogue between unionist and nationalist communities. Over the years, it has … [Read more...] about British government urged to change course on IFI funds