Algae issues and the future of Lough Neagh raised in Westminster

THE future of a vast lake in Northern Ireland which has been plagued by blue-green algae has been raised in Westminster. Lough Neagh is the largest lough in Ireland and the UK, but it is heavily polluted and concerns for its future were first raised last summer with the appearance of toxic blue-green algae in the water. The blooms, which pose a risk to humans and animals, … [Read more...] about Algae issues and the future of Lough Neagh raised in Westminster

TWO men have been arrested after a patrol car was rammed in a police pursuit in the early hours of the morning. Police spotted a speeding car on the Westlink in west Belfast at around 2.30am yesterday morning (November 18). The driver failed to stop when signalled to by officers, but instead driving off at an increased speed, at one stage while on the wrong side of the … [Read more...] about Two arrests after patrol car rammed in early morning police chase

FOUR people have been arrested in Dublin this week in connection with the riots that erupted in the city nearly a year ago. Gardaí in Store Street conducted a number of search operations in the Irish capital yesterday. During the searches, four males, aged in their 30s, 20s, late teens and one juvenile, were arrested in connection with the riots which broke out on November 23, … [Read more...] about Further four people arrested in ongoing investigation into Dublin riots

A MAN has been charged with murder after a man was found dead at a house in Cornwall. Shane Lynch was found seriously injured at a property in Bosmeor Park, Illogan on November 12. Officers were called to the house at around 4.20am where they found the 39-year-old seriously injured. Mr Lynch, who was local to the Illogan area, died at the scene. Shane Lynch died after being … [Read more...] about Murder suspect appears in court after man dies in Cornwall

A GAA club in Kerry has paid tribute after one of its players died following a collision in the county. Seán Scanlon died after the van he was driving was involved in a single vehicle collision on a local road at Kilurly, Ballinskelligs at around 2am on Sunday, November 17. The young man, who is aged in his 20s, was seriously injured in the incident and brought to University … [Read more...] about ‘Devastated’ GAA club leads tributes after young man dies following early morning collision