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Family of man fatally stabbed remember his ‘cheeky smile’ as three people are charged

Family of man fatally stabbed remember his ‘cheeky smile’ as three people are charged

June 12, 2024 by

THE FAMILY of a man who was fatally stabbed at the weekend have said they will miss his 'cheeky smile'. Michael McCann, 35, died two days after the stabbing, which occurred on Back Bradford Street, Bolton, Greater Manchester on Friday, June 7. One man has been charged with murder, another man has been charged with assisting an offender and a woman has been charged with … [Read more...] about Family of man fatally stabbed remember his ‘cheeky smile’ as three people are charged

Family pay birthday tribute to father-of-three who died in collision

June 12, 2024 by

THE FAMILY of a man who died in a road traffic collision have paid tribute to him on what would have been his 32nd birthday. Thomas McNally was one of two passengers who were seriously injured in a single-vehicle collision at Halwell Cross, near Totnes, Devon on Friday, April 26. Mr McNally, known as Tommy, died in Derriford Hospital the following day as a result of the … [Read more...] about Family pay birthday tribute to father-of-three who died in collision

Man who ‘indiscriminately’ stabbed two people in separate Belfast attacks is jailed for more than 10 years

June 12, 2024 by

A MAN who 'indiscriminately' stabbed two people in Belfast in separate incidents just minutes apart has been jailed for more than 10 years. Derek McOwen, 29, attacked the two men in the early hours of July 2, 2022. He was sentenced to 10-and-a-half years after pleading guilty to two counts of wounding with intent to cause grievous bodily harm and to possessing a bladed article … [Read more...] about Man who ‘indiscriminately’ stabbed two people in separate Belfast attacks is jailed for more than 10 years

Three arrested in relation to 1975 murder of RUC officer

June 12, 2024 by

THREE men have been arrested as part of an investigation into the murder of an RUC officer almost 50 years ago. Constable Robert John McPherson was shot dead in an ambush in Dungiven, Co. Derry on July 26, 1975 as he investigated a suspicious vehicle. A second officer was injured in the attack, which was later claimed by the INLA. This morning, detectives from An Garda Síochána … [Read more...] about Three arrested in relation to 1975 murder of RUC officer

Irish entrepreneur John Nugent named philanthropist of the year

June 11, 2024 by

IRISH businessman John Nugent has been named philanthropist of the year at a prestigious charity event. The Dubliner, who is founder and CEO at the hospitality brand Green & Fortune, was honoured at the Vision Ireland Awards. Held at the Tower of London, the annual awards ceremony and dinner celebrates those who support the charity and other third sector … [Read more...] about Irish entrepreneur John Nugent named philanthropist of the year

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Actor Richard Todd, who was nominated for an Academy Award for his role as Cpl. Lachlan McLachlan in 1949’s The Hasty Heart, was born on June 11, 1919 in Dublin. After training for a military career, Todd changed his sights and enrolled at the Italia Conti Academy of Theater Arts in London. He first appeared in a production of Twelfth Night in 1936. Todd enlisted in the British Army during World War II. After his successful role in The Hasty Heart, he appeared in several more films including The Longest Day (1962.) He was appointed an Officer of the Order of the British Empire in 1993 and died on December 9, 2009.

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