Over 100 people attend funeral of Antrim woman with no known relatives after appeal
The community came together to pay their respects, with some even volunteering to perform music. More than 100 people attended a funeral in Antrim this week for a woman with no known relatives after a public appeal. Margaret Ellen ‘Peggy’ Murdoch died on 9 April peacefully in hospital at the age of 81. After her […]
2 days ago
School bus carrying 40 children flips over in serious crash
BREAKING A school bus carrying 40 children has flipped over in a serious crash, as the Ambulance Service has declared a ‘significant’ incident. The crash happened in Co Armagh at around 3:45pm. The incident was attended by police, fire and ambulance services responding to reports of a collision on the Tullyah Road on the outskirts […]
2 months ago
Irish unity referendum should be held by 2030, first minister says
Minister O’Neill said ‘now is the time for the plan and the preparation’. A referendum of Irish unity should be held by Northern Ireland by 2030, the country’s first minister has said. Appearing on the Sunday Morning With Trevor Phillips show this morning, Michelle O’Neill said it was an opportunity for the Northern Irish people to […]
2 months ago
Pedestrian dies after being hit by lorry at busy junction
A graphic image of the incident has been circulating online A man struck by a lorry yesterday afternoon was pronounced dead at the scene in Newry, Co Down. A graphic image of the incident circulating online has caused considerable distress to the family, prompting police to warn the public not to share the image further. […]
7 months ago
Spiking and cuckooing will become criminal offences in Northern Ireland
This legislation will give additional protections against spiking and cuckooing Northern Ireland is extending their Crime and Policing Bill to include criminal offences against spiking and cuckooing. Justice Minister Naomi Long forwarded a legislative motion bill for new provisions in Northern Ireland, including these new offences. According to the Northern Ireland Department of Justice, Minister […]
10 months ago
Ireland v Northern Ireland: Kick-off, channel, team lineup and more
The Republic of Ireland women’s team will face Northern Ireland this weekend at the Aviva Stadium in Dublin. This will mark the first time that the women’s team have competed at the Dublin venue. Kick-off is at 1:00 pm and Tyler Toland is back in the midst of things following Vera Pauw’s departure as manager. […]
2 years ago