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Woman charged with murder following death of Gillian Connelly in Lincolnshire

Woman charged with murder following death of Gillian Connelly in Lincolnshire

July 31, 2024 by

A WOMAN has been charged with murder following the death of 44-year-old Gillian Connelly in Gainsborough, Lincolnshire. Ms Connelly died in hospital on Sunday after being discovered with serious injuries at 4.20am that day in Wheeldon Street in the town, around 30 miles west of Sheffield. Last night, police charged 37-year-old Stephanie McLaggan with murder. Ms McLaggan, of … [Read more...] about Woman charged with murder following death of Gillian Connelly in Lincolnshire

Man jailed for 14 years after killing pedestrian in road rage attack

July 31, 2024 by

A MAN who killed a pedestrian in a road rage attack has been jailed for 14 years. Jake McIntyre, 29, struck Andrew Peart with a tyre lever before punching him in the attack in Guide Post, Northumberland, on August 22 last year. Mr Peart, 39, initially appeared fine after the assault but was admitted to hospital several hours later and was found to have sustained catastrophic … [Read more...] about Man jailed for 14 years after killing pedestrian in road rage attack

Two people die in Co. Westmeath helicopter crash

July 31, 2024 by

TWO people have died following a helicopter crash in Co. Westmeath on Tuesday. The single-engine helicopter crashed at around 3.30pm at a farm between Killucan and Raharney, The two men aboard the helicopter, both aged in their 40s, were pronounced dead at the scene. Both bodies were taken to the Regional Hospital Mullingar, where post-mortem examinations are due to take … [Read more...] about Two people die in Co. Westmeath helicopter crash

Gardaí appeal for information on teen missing from Dublin home for a week

July 31, 2024 by

GARDAÍ are seeking the public's assistance in tracing the whereabouts of 17-year-old Aurel Hoxha, who was last seen a week ago. Aurel was reported missing from his home in Clontarf, Dublin 3, last Wednesday, July 24. He was last seen at approximately midday that day. Aurel is described as being just under six feet in height, with a slim build, brown hair and brown eyes. When … [Read more...] about Gardaí appeal for information on teen missing from Dublin home for a week

Suspicious object that saw Co. Armagh homes evacuated is declared a hoax

July 31, 2024 by

A SUSPICIOUS object that sparked a security alert in Co. Armagh on Tuesday evening has been declared a hoax. The object was found at around 8.45pm in the Upper Church Lane area of Portadown. A public safety operation was implemented, which involved roads being closed in the surrounding area and a number of homes being evacuated. "Ammunition Technical Officers were tasked to the … [Read more...] about Suspicious object that saw Co. Armagh homes evacuated is declared a hoax

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On this day in 2008, 26-year-old Irish-American Danica Patrick became the first woman to win the Indy Japan 300. This made her the first female winner in IndyCar racing history. Just three years prior, she had made her Indy 500 debut in 2005, where she finished in fourth place. Only the fourth woman to compete in the Indy 500, she became the first woman ever to lead a lap (she led for 19 laps) in the 500 mile race. Later in 2005, she earned Rookie of the Year honors and finished 12th overall. She has appeared twice in Sports Illustrated.

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