Suspected ‘drunk driver’ arrested after driving car on wrong side of the road

A MAN who drove a car on the wrong side of the road while under the influence of alcohol has been arrested in Derry. Police officers were alerted after two men entered a business in Dungiven yesterday morning (March 26) and appeared to be drunk then drove off in a car. The men drove off in the car from the Main Street area in Dungiven, Derry “Shortly after 10am it was reported … [Read more...] about Suspected ‘drunk driver’ arrested after driving car on wrong side of the road

A NEW BBC comedy set to air this Friday promises to take an 'affectionate and witty look' at the farming community in Ireland as it follows a hapless girl's quest to find love. How's She Cuttin'? sees the charming but chaotic Claire — played by series creator and writer Claire Corrigan — determined to meet and marry the farmer of her dreams. But can she convince an American … [Read more...] about Love is in the country air in new BBC comedy, How’s She Cuttin’?

THREE people have been arrested on suspicion of drug offences following a joint operation between the PSNI and Merseyside Police. Investigators also seized suspected Class A and B drugs with an estimated street value of at least £80,000. "Working with partners, we are doing everything in our collective power to tackle the supply, use and harm caused by illegal drugs," said … [Read more...] about Three arrested on suspicion of drug offences after joint operation between PSNI and Merseyside Police

A MAN has died following a fire at a sheltered accommodation complex in Co. Down on Tuesday evening. Two other people were treated for smoke inhalation following the fire at the Scrabo Fold apartments in Newtownards. The complex, managed by Radius Housing, is specially designed for over 55s. "My sincere sympathy to the family, friends and neighbours of the gentleman who passed … [Read more...] about Man dies in fire at sheltered accommodation complex in Co. Down

A MAN who rented out properties across rural Ireland to use as brothels has been jailed for nine years. Ilamar Rodrigues Ribeiro, 54, was sentenced for a number of organised prostitution offences, brothel keeping, the possession of child pornography, theft, fraud and money laundering. RTÉ News reports that the Brazilian was linked to a number of properties that were rented … [Read more...] about Man who rented properties across rural Ireland for use as brothels is jailed for nine years