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‘Devastated’ family pay tribute to grandfather murdered in his home

‘Devastated’ family pay tribute to grandfather murdered in his home

June 19, 2025 by

THE family of a pensioner who was murdered in his home said they are in “complete shock” following his death. John Murray was found unconscious at home in Chiswick last year. Police officers were called to his address in Carlton Road, Chiswick on Saturday, October 12, 2024. Despite the efforts of emergency services to save his life, he was later pronounced dead at the scene. A … [Read more...] about ‘Devastated’ family pay tribute to grandfather murdered in his home

Appeal for witnesses after hit-and-run in Derry

June 19, 2025 by

POLICE have appealed for witnesses to come forward after a hit-and-run collision in Derry. Two cars were involved in the incident which happened at around 3pm on June 17. “A report was received shortly after 3pm of a collision in the Rugby Avenue area of the town,” a PSNI spokesperson said. “It’s understood a small vehicle collided into the back of a White Kia Sorento vehicle, … [Read more...] about Appeal for witnesses after hit-and-run in Derry

‘Viable’ device found in Belfast had been there for ‘number of years’

June 19, 2025 by

A SECURITY alert has now ended in west Belfast after a viable device was found in the area yesterday afternoon. PSNI officers were called to reports of a suspicions object being found in the Flush Road area of Ligoniel yesterday afternoon. The area was closed off as ammunition technical officers attended the scene. A viable device was found in the Flush Road area of … [Read more...] about ‘Viable’ device found in Belfast had been there for ‘number of years’

Man jailed for sending threatening messages to Northern Ireland’s deputy first minister

June 19, 2025 by

A MAN who sent threatening online messages to Northern Ireland’s deputy first minister has been jailed following a hearing at Belfast Crown Court. The court heard that Aaron Thomas Curragh, from Whincroft Road in Belfast, posted a series of tweets about Ms Little-Pengelly on the social media platform X on July 8, 2024. He also targeted DUP assembly member Joanne Bunting. The … [Read more...] about Man jailed for sending threatening messages to Northern Ireland’s deputy first minister

Appeal after human remains found in burnt-out vehicle in Yorkshire

June 18, 2025 by

POLICE in Yorkshire have said they are supporting a family in Ireland following the discovery of human remains in a burnt-out vehicle. North Yorkshire Police said formal identification of the remains is yet to take place following the discovery on Marishes Lane, around 15 miles from Scarborough, at around 4am on Monday. The death is being treated as unexplained and enquiries … [Read more...] about Appeal after human remains found in burnt-out vehicle in Yorkshire

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May 6, 1863

The Battle of Chancellorsville, Virginia, which began on April 30, ended on this day. Union General Hooker suffered defeat and retreated as a result of Lee’s brilliant tactics. Confederate Gen. Stonewall Jackson was mortally wounded by his own soldiers. Union losses were 17,000 killed, wounded and missing out of 130,000. The Confederates lost 13,000 out of 60,000. Lee’s forces were outnumbered two to one. The Battle of Chancellorsville was depicted in the 2003 film Gods and Generals, based on the novel of the same name by Jeffrey Shaara.The battle is also the background in F. Scott Fitzgerald’s short story, “The Night at Chancellorsville,” and Stephen Crane’s 1895 novel “The Red Badge of Courage,” made into a movie by John Huston and featuring Medalof Honor winner Audie Murphy.

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