THE only remaining survivor of the Battle of Britain – an aerial conflict which took place between the RAF and the German Luftwaffe during World War 2 – has died at the age of 105. John ‘Paddy’ Hemingway, who was originally from Dublin, joined the fight against the Nazis as a teenager in 1938. By the time Mr. Hemingway was 21, he was a pilot for the RAF, and his services were … [Read more...] about Last veteran of the Battle of Britain passes away
Last veteran of the Battle of Britain passes away
Life sentence for murderer who shouted ‘die, die, die’ during brutal stabbing attack
A MAN has been jailed for life for brutally murdering a man in broad daylight. Dellan Charles will serve at least 23 years behind bars for the murder of Sean O’Neill, whom he chased and attacked in a quiet residential street nearly two years ago. Mr O'Neil, a 30-year-old construction worker who lived in Hayes, Middlesex, was found with stab injuries in the Reynolds Road area of … [Read more...] about Life sentence for murderer who shouted ‘die, die, die’ during brutal stabbing attack
Police officers injured as patrol car ‘deliberately rammed’ in Derry
POLICE officers were left injured, and their patrol car was put off the road following a ramming attack in Derry. The incident happened in Clon Elagh area of the city on March 16. “At approximately 6.15pm, officers attempted to stop what was believed to be a stolen car in the Clon Elagh area, when the driver failed to stop,” the PSNI confirmed in a statement. “Following a short … [Read more...] about Police officers injured as patrol car ‘deliberately rammed’ in Derry
Tánaiste continues St Patrick’s week networking with series of meetings in New York
TÁNAISTE Simon Harris will embark on a series of meetings in New York today as his St Partick’s week networking continues. The Minister for Foreign Affairs has been in the US since March 15, where he began his trip in Philadelphia. During his time in the city, he met with Irish companies doing business in the US and American businesses that have invested in Ireland. The … [Read more...] about Tánaiste continues St Patrick’s week networking with series of meetings in New York
Witness appeal after 20 cars damaged in attack on Tesla dealership
POLICE have called for witnesses to come forward after multiple vehicles were damaged at a Tesla dealership in Belfast. Some 20 cars were targeted in the incident at the site in Boucher Road, which occurred between March 15 and 16. "Approximately twenty vehicles have been targeted,” the PSNI’s Sergeant Rooney explained. “Most have had their wing mirrors knocked off, while … [Read more...] about Witness appeal after 20 cars damaged in attack on Tesla dealership