A MAN is in hospital with serious injuries after the motorbike he was riding collided with a police car. The incident happened in the Maydown Road area of Derry at around 1pm yesterday afternoon the PSNI have confirmed. “The collision occurred shortly after 1pm in the vicinity of Maydown Police Station and involved a contracted member of police staff, driving a police vehicle … [Read more...] about Motorcyclist in hospital with serious injuries following collision with police car
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Aer Lingus passengers face cancelled flights due to pilot strike
AER LINGUS passengers face cancelled flights this month as pilots prepare to strike next week. The Irish Airline Pilots’ Association (IALPA) has issued seven days’ notice to the airline’s management informing them that their pilots will begin industrial action at a minute past midnight on Wednesday, June 26. The work to rule action will last "indefinitely", the IALPA have … [Read more...] about Aer Lingus passengers face cancelled flights due to pilot strike
Man due to appear in court on intimidation charges after shotgun cartridges left outside homes
A MAN will appear in court today charged with intimidation after a number of shotgun cartridges were left outside homes in Co. Down. In recent months, police have received several reports of the gun cartridges being left outside houses at a new property development in Weavers Grange, Newtownards. The PSNI’s Detective Inspector Corrigan said: “I want to reassure the community … [Read more...] about Man due to appear in court on intimidation charges after shotgun cartridges left outside homes
Taoiseach pays tribute to ‘inherently decent’ Eamon Ryan following his resignation as Green Party leader
TAOISEACH Simon Harris has paid tribute to Eamon Ryan who has resigned as leader of the Green Party after 13 years. In a statement, Mr Ryan confirmed he would not be standing at the next general election, claiming it was time to “pass the torch on to the next generation”. “I have spent the last 30 years either running for or holding public office, as a councillor, TD and … [Read more...] about Taoiseach pays tribute to ‘inherently decent’ Eamon Ryan following his resignation as Green Party leader
Detectives given more time to question man charged with murder of Co. Armagh pensioner
DETECTIVES have been granted more time to question a man charged with the murder of a pensioner in Co. Armagh. Michael McConville, 74, was found dead in a house in the Annaghmare Road area of Crossmaglen on Saturday, June 15. Police say he was found in a bathroom with serious head injuries believed to have been caused by a weapon. A 67-year-old man was arrested on suspicion of … [Read more...] about Detectives given more time to question man charged with murder of Co. Armagh pensioner