THE PSNI have today welcomed MI5's decision to reduce the terrorism threat level in Northern Ireland to 'substantial'. Chief Constable Jon Boutcher said the move reflected efforts by authorities and communities to oppose those intent on 'dragging Northern Ireland back to the past'. The reduction comes a year after the threat level was raised to 'severe' in the wake of the … [Read more...] about Police welcome MI5 decision to reduce Northern Ireland terrorism threat level to ‘substantial’
Police welcome MI5 decision to reduce Northern Ireland terrorism threat level to ‘substantial’
Life sentence for man who murdered ‘much-loved son, brother and father’
A MAN found guilty of murdering a father-of-three has been handed a life sentence. At Manchester Crown Court today, 39-year-old Ian Gary Connell was told he must serve a minimum term of 19 years for strangling Donald 'Prentice' Patience. The prosecution said Connell had exploited Mr Patience's generosity since meeting him in 2020 and probably attacked his victim when he refused … [Read more...] about Life sentence for man who murdered ‘much-loved son, brother and father’
Man jailed for grooming and raping teenager
A MAN convicted of a string of charges, including grooming and raping a teenage girl, has been jailed. Jake O'Neil was convicted at Chester Crown Court in January on eight charges, including rape, attempted rape, child abduction, grooming and four counts of penetration. The 33-year-old, from Dairybrook Grove, Wilmslow, Cheshire, appeared at Chester Crown Court on Tuesday, March … [Read more...] about Man jailed for grooming and raping teenager
Community service for man who sang offensive Michael McAreavey song
A MAN who took part in singing an offensive song about Michaela McAreavey has been told he must carry out 240 hours of community service. Cian Jones, 23, of Maghera, pleaded guilty in January to a charge of intending to stir up hatred. BBC News reports that Jones was handed the maximum community service order possible, with the judge saying the offence was 'aggravated by … [Read more...] about Community service for man who sang offensive Michael McAreavey song
Tributes paid after ‘much-loved young man’ dies in two-vehicle collision in Co. Tyrone
TRIBUTES have been paid to a man who died following a two-vehicle in Co. Tyrone. Caolan Devlin, 30, was driving a BMW when it was involved in a collision with a Scania lorry on the Curr Road between Omagh and Ballygawley at around 7.25pm on Tuesday. He was sadly pronounced dead at the scene. 'Much-loved young man' First Minister Michelle O'Neill led the tributes to Mr Devlin, … [Read more...] about Tributes paid after ‘much-loved young man’ dies in two-vehicle collision in Co. Tyrone