A 34-year-old woman wept in the Belfast Crown Court dock after admitting to causing the death of her baby son and attempting to murder her daughter, following a Court of Appeal ruling that overturned her original 2023 convictions, according to court reports. Both children sustained stab wounds inside their home on July 27, 2021, before … Read more
Ireland’s future defence and security needs can be met more effectively through next-generation drones and high-technology equipment than by purchasing traditional military assets like fighter jets, tanks, and naval ships, according to former UK deputy national security adviser Paddy McGuinness. Speaking at the West Cork History Festival at Inishbeg near Baltimore, McGuinness argued that late-entering … Read more
An independent expert panel has been called to review the controversial culling of 51 cows on a farm near Fivemiletown, County Tyrone, after Northern Ireland’s Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs (Daera) carried out the operation in June in view of some members of the public. According to the Ulster Farmers’ Union (UFU), confidence … Read more
Three Irish men were extradited to Northern Ireland to stand trial for a 2019 machete attack in Co Fermanagh, according to the Police Service of Northern Ireland (PSNI). The suspects, who are understood to be related and are aged 55, 33 and 29, faced Newry magistrates court following an operation coordinated across the border. Cross-Border … Read more
A 32-year-old man was arrested following a stabbing incident in Belfast city centre on Saturday that left another man with serious torso and leg injuries, according to the Police Service of Northern Ireland. Investigators stated that the assault occurred at approximately 8.30pm in the Bank Square area. Police Investigation and Arrest Details Police received emergency … Read more
Jeffrey Donaldson, convicted of 18 child sex abuse charges, is currently being held in the medical unit of Maghaberry Prison, where his management has sparked internal complaints regarding preferential treatment. Independent MLA Doug Beattie has publicly stated that there should be “no hierarchy” in the prison system, arguing that Donaldson must be treated in the … Read more
Chris Bryant has been appointed as the new Northern Ireland secretary, replacing Hilary Benn following a cabinet reshuffle by Prime Minister Andy Burnham. Bryant, a former Anglican priest and Labour minister, inherits a complex portfolio including a regional funding crisis and stalled budgetary negotiations. Bryant Replaces Benn in Burnham Cabinet Shakeup The appointment of Chris … Read more
Jeffrey Donaldson, the former leader of the Democratic Unionist Party (DUP), is appealing his convictions for 18 sex offences, including one count of rape. Solicitor John McBurney confirmed Friday that appeal papers were lodged with the court of appeal to have the convictions set aside. Donaldson is currently held at Maghaberry Prison pending a September … Read more
Detectives from the Police Service of Northern Ireland (PSNI) have launched a murder investigation after three related individuals were found dead inside a home in the Old Cullybackey Road area of Ballymena, Co Antrim. Authorities confirmed there is no ongoing risk to the public and they are not seeking any additional suspects in connection with … Read more
Angela Graham, a community leader in Drum, Co Monaghan, reports that Border Protestants have returned to a state of cautious silence following a wave of sectarian abuse last year. The backlash targeted the Drum Accordion Band and local woman Heather Humphreys after media focus shifted to the Orange Order connections of Humphreys’ husband, Eric. Sectarian … Read more