Pope Francis has ‘peaceful’ night as he continues pneumonia treatment

POPE FRANCIS had a 'peaceful' night in hospital on Saturday as he continues his treatment for pneumonia in both lungs. The 88-year-old pontiff was admitted to the Gemelli Hospital in Rome on February 14 after experiencing breathing difficulties. Sunday's brief update, which also added that the Pope had rested, comes a day after his condition was described as 'critical'. "The … [Read more...] about Pope Francis has ‘peaceful’ night as he continues pneumonia treatment

A MAN has been treated in hospital following a suspected hit-and-run incident in Derry. Police received a report that a man had been struck by a car in the Central Drive area of the city shortly before 1.10am on Saturday. Members of the Northern Ireland Ambulance Service also attended the scene and the man was taken to hospital for injuries to his head and his ankle. Police are … [Read more...] about Man hospitalised following suspected hit-and-run in Derry

A MAN arrested in London in connection with the discovery of an 'industrial-scale cannabis factory' in Belfast last year has been charged. The PSNI arrested the 31-year-old in London on Friday with the assistance of the Metropolitan Police. He has since been charged with cultivating cannabis, conspiracy to cultivate cannabis, conspiracy to supply a Class B controlled drug and … [Read more...] about Man charged after being arrested in London over ‘industrial-scale cannabis factory’ found in Belfast

GARDAÍ are appealing for witnesses following a shooting in Dublin that left a man requiring hospital treatment, The incident occurred in the Rutland Avenue area of Crumlin, Dublin 12, shortly after 9.45pm on Friday. "A male in his late 30s was transferred to St James's Hospital for treatment of serious but not life-threatening injuries," read a garda statement. "No other … [Read more...] about Man hospitalised following shooting in Dublin

GARDAÍ have issued a renewed appeal for information about a woman who has been missing from Dublin for 14 years. Esra Uyrun was 38 years old when she went missing from her home in Clondalkin in 2011. Her car was later discovered on the promenade in Bray, Co. Wicklow, with her coin purse found in the boot. On the 14th anniversary of her disappearance, gardaí in Ronanstown are … [Read more...] about Renewed appeal to find woman missing from Dublin for 14 years