World’s oldest daily newspaper in English language goes digital

HISTORIC editions of the world’s oldest daily newspaper have been made available online for public perusal for the first time. Copies of early editions of the Belfast News Letter have been digitised in a UK Government project designed to highlight Northern Ireland’s cultural heritage. Secretary of State Hilary Benn views newly digitised historic editions of the News Letter … [Read more...] about World’s oldest daily newspaper in English language goes digital

KNEECAP have confirmed a London gig this year which will be their ‘biggest headline show’ to date. The Belfast rap group, made up of Mo Chara, Móglaí Bap and DJ Próvaí, revealed the gig via their social media platforms today. It will take place at Wembley Arena on Thursday, September 18, the band said, describing the location as “the belly of the beast”. Pre-sale tickets will … [Read more...] about Kneecap announce London gig which will be their ‘biggest ever’ headline show

FOUR teenage boys have been arrested following a Garda chase in counties Wicklow and Wexford in the early hours of this morning. Gardaí were called out shortly after 3am to reports of a vehicle being stolen in Arklow, Co. Wicklow. “A car was observed matching the suspected stolen vehicle with four males on board travelling southbound on the Arklow Road towards Inch, Co. Wexford … [Read more...] about Four teenagers arrested following cross-county Garda chase

A MAN is receiving treatment in hospital after being attacked with a baseball hat in his home in Maghera, Co. Down. Police are investigating the incident, which saw a man enter the victim’s home in the early hours of yesterday morning armed with a baseball bat. “Shortly after 1am, it was reported that a man entered a house in the Crew Road area and used a baseball bat to … [Read more...] about Man hospitalised after baseball bat attack in his home

GARDAÍ have appealed for witnesses to come forward after a man was seriously injured in an attack in Dublin yesterday afternoon. Officers were called to the scene in the Rosie Hackett Bridge area of Eden Quay at around 4.30pm. The victim was taken to the Mater Misericordiae Hospital for treatment of serious injuries, the police force has confirmed, while a man, aged in his 30s, … [Read more...] about Witness appeal after man seriously injured in Dublin attack