Father who threw beer cans at officers and was bitten by police dog is jailed
A father who threw beer cans at police officers protecting a hotel full of asylum seekers and was bitten by a police dog has been jailed for 30 months. Tommy…
Assisted dying could divert funds from frontline care, says MP
Hospices and palliative care should be funded “properly” before steps are taken to legalise assisted dying, according to the Church of England’s Commons representative. Labour MP Marsha de Cordova also…
UK-based spy ring passed secrets to Russia and risked many lives, court told
A UK-based spy ring passed secrets to Russia for nearly three years, endangering the national interest and putting “many lives at risk”, a court has heard. Bulgarian nationals Katrin Ivanova,…
Labour leader says Fine Gael transfer push ‘smacked of desperation’
Fine Gael has been dealt a blow in the final hours of campaigning after the Labour Party described a push by Simon Harris to transfer votes to parties like Fianna…
Woman jailed for stabbing neighbour has prison sentence reduced
A woman jailed for breaking into a neighbour’s house and repeatedly stabbing her has won a legal battle to secure an earlier release.
‘It was only a slap’ man accused of driving woman to suicide, court hears
A man accused of driving a young mother to suicide said “it was only a slap” after her “big brother” challenged him over alleged domestic violence, a court heard. Ryan…
£2m of work for Co Tyrone undersea saw company
A Co Tyrone company specialising in dismantling oil and gas facilities have said they will complete £2m of work in the North Sea, the Gulf of Mexico and South America…
Muir says he will not shy away from difficult decisions on tackling bovine TB
The Agriculture Minister has made clear he will not shy away from difficult decisions when tackling bovine TB in Northern Ireland. Andrew Muir was commenting as he outlined findings of…
NI traffic alerts: Westlink delays due to broken down lorry
Here’s the latest traffic and travel news from around Northern Ireland. Read more NI butcher’s Christmas window painting hits out at PM: ‘People are coming from all over to see…
Social Democrats maintained ‘consistent message’ through campaign – Gannon
Social Democrats’ Gary Gannon said his party has maintained a consistent message through the General Election campaign. The Dublin Central TD said appointing a senior minister for disability services will…