Motorcyclist killed in collision with lorry

A MOTORCYCLIST has died after he was involved in a collision with a lorry in Co. Antrim this morning. The vehicles collided in the Steeple Road area at around 9.35am, the PSNI have confirmed. Inspector Cherith Adair of the Police Service of Northern Ireland’s Collision Investigation Unit said: “At approximately 9.35am, we received a report of a two vehicle road traffic … [Read more...] about Motorcyclist killed in collision with lorry

TOM CAREY, one of the three founding brothers of the Carey Group, has died. In a statement issued today "with heavy hearts", the Carey family confirmed that the Tipperary native passed away on Tuesday, January 14. “Tom was a loving husband, father, grandfather, brother and uncle and friend to many,” they said as they issued an emotional tribute to the construction industry … [Read more...] about Carey Group co-founder Tom Carey has died, family confirms

A MAN has been arrested in Dublin on suspicion of human trafficking offences. The 55-year-old was arrested in north county Dublin this morning by gardaí attached to the Garda National Protective Services Bureau. “This arrest is in relation to an ongoing investigation into human trafficking for the purpose of labour exploitation,” the police force confirmed. He is currently … [Read more...] about Man arrested on suspicion of human trafficking in Dublin

BELFAST’s Assembly Rooms have been added to a list of at-risk heritage sites located across the globe. The World Monuments Fund has issued its biennial ‘Watch’ list, featuring 25 historic places which are currently “facing major challenges such as climate change, tourism, conflict, and natural disaster”. The Assembly Rooms are among that list. Built in 1769, traditionally they … [Read more...] about Heritage site in Northern Ireland added to global list of at-risk locations