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18/10/2019
Man Dies In East Belfast
An investigation has been launched following the death of a man in east Belfast.
Police said the man passed away in the Kings Road area on Thursday evening, 17 October.
Reports have emerged of a stabbing in the area, but police have not released any further details at this stage.
Police said the man passed away in the Kings Road area on Thursday evening, 17 October.
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18 October 2019
Man Dies In East Belfast
An investigation has been launched following the death of a man in east Belfast. Police said the man passed away in the Kings Road area on Thursday evening, 17 October. Reports have emerged of a stabbing in the area, but police have not released any further details at this stage.
Man Dies In East Belfast
An investigation has been launched following the death of a man in east Belfast. Police said the man passed away in the Kings Road area on Thursday evening, 17 October. Reports have emerged of a stabbing in the area, but police have not released any further details at this stage.
18 October 2019
Abortion Position Recalls Stormont
MLAs are to return to the Stormont chamber next week for the first time in over 1000 days after a petition to recall the Assembly received the 30 required signatures. The move comes almost three years since devolved government was suspended and just days before the UK Government is obliged to regulate for abortion access in Northern Ireland.
Abortion Position Recalls Stormont
MLAs are to return to the Stormont chamber next week for the first time in over 1000 days after a petition to recall the Assembly received the 30 required signatures. The move comes almost three years since devolved government was suspended and just days before the UK Government is obliged to regulate for abortion access in Northern Ireland.
18 October 2019
Man Sentenced To Life Over Gerard Scullion's Murder
A man has been sentenced to life for the murder of Gerard Richard Scullion in July 2018. David Boyd, from Banbridge, was handed a life sentence, serving a minimum of 12 years at Laganside Crown Court on Thursday 17 October. Police welcomed the sentencing following the "sickening attack" which saw the 55-year-old stabbed to death in his own home.
Man Sentenced To Life Over Gerard Scullion's Murder
A man has been sentenced to life for the murder of Gerard Richard Scullion in July 2018. David Boyd, from Banbridge, was handed a life sentence, serving a minimum of 12 years at Laganside Crown Court on Thursday 17 October. Police welcomed the sentencing following the "sickening attack" which saw the 55-year-old stabbed to death in his own home.
18 October 2019
Pair Charged Over £75k Drugs Find
Two men are due in court after drugs worth over £75,000 were found in north Belfast. The pair, aged 20 and 21, face a number of drugs related charges following the recovery of suspected Class A and Class B drugs. Both are due to appear at Belfast Magistrates' Court today, Friday 18 October.
Pair Charged Over £75k Drugs Find
Two men are due in court after drugs worth over £75,000 were found in north Belfast. The pair, aged 20 and 21, face a number of drugs related charges following the recovery of suspected Class A and Class B drugs. Both are due to appear at Belfast Magistrates' Court today, Friday 18 October.
17 October 2019
Woman Loses £20k In Online Romance Scam
A woman from L'Derry has lost over £20,000 in an online romance scam. Police are calling for vigilance after a man, who claimed to be a soldier, contacted the victim online and persuaded her to send him her online banking details.
Woman Loses £20k In Online Romance Scam
A woman from L'Derry has lost over £20,000 in an online romance scam. Police are calling for vigilance after a man, who claimed to be a soldier, contacted the victim online and persuaded her to send him her online banking details.
17 October 2019
UK & EU Reach New Brexit Deal
A new Brexit deal has been reached between UK and EU negotiators, however the DUP has said it plans to vote against it. Prime Minister Boris Johnson faces a battle in the House of Commons with an unusual Saturday sitting to seek approval for his deal, however his former allies the DUP are set to reject it.
UK & EU Reach New Brexit Deal
A new Brexit deal has been reached between UK and EU negotiators, however the DUP has said it plans to vote against it. Prime Minister Boris Johnson faces a battle in the House of Commons with an unusual Saturday sitting to seek approval for his deal, however his former allies the DUP are set to reject it.
17 October 2019
Man Robs Drugs From Belfast Pharmacy
Police are hunting a suspect after a quantity of drugs were robbed from a pharmacy in west Belfast. Staff at a business in Dunmurry's Mount Eagles Square were threatened shortly before 9am on Wednesday 16 October. The man entered claiming he was there to collect a prescription before demanding staff hand over the drugs.
Man Robs Drugs From Belfast Pharmacy
Police are hunting a suspect after a quantity of drugs were robbed from a pharmacy in west Belfast. Staff at a business in Dunmurry's Mount Eagles Square were threatened shortly before 9am on Wednesday 16 October. The man entered claiming he was there to collect a prescription before demanding staff hand over the drugs.
17 October 2019
EU Healthcare Secured For NI Residents
Legislation to provide European health cover to Northern Irish residents in the event of a no-deal Brexit has passed through Ireland's Houses of the Oireachtas.
EU Healthcare Secured For NI Residents
Legislation to provide European health cover to Northern Irish residents in the event of a no-deal Brexit has passed through Ireland's Houses of the Oireachtas.
17 October 2019
Genocide Survivors Bring Their Stories To NI
Northern Ireland is remembering past genocides and paying tribute to survivors in a series of events ahead of Holocaust Memorial Day. Three individuals who survived the Holocaust and Bosnian genocides have visited the region to talk about their experiences with over 4,000 people, including school children and adults alike.
Genocide Survivors Bring Their Stories To NI
Northern Ireland is remembering past genocides and paying tribute to survivors in a series of events ahead of Holocaust Memorial Day. Three individuals who survived the Holocaust and Bosnian genocides have visited the region to talk about their experiences with over 4,000 people, including school children and adults alike.
17 October 2019
Pair Arrested Amid INLA Probe
Two men, aged 57 and 19, have been arrested by detectives probing INLA criminal activity in the North West. The operation on Wednesday was linked to an incident in the Divis area of Belfast on 20 May, when shots were fired into the air in a heavily populated area.
Pair Arrested Amid INLA Probe
Two men, aged 57 and 19, have been arrested by detectives probing INLA criminal activity in the North West. The operation on Wednesday was linked to an incident in the Divis area of Belfast on 20 May, when shots were fired into the air in a heavily populated area.
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