A WOMAN has been left with serious facial injuries after she was violently attacked by a burglar in her home. The incident happened at around 9.45pm last night at the property in the Cranfield Park area of Larne in Co. Antrim. A man forced his way into the property and assaulted the woman, who is aged in her 60s. She was left with “serious facial injuries” the PSNI have … [Read more...] about Woman left seriously injured after violent burglary at her home
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Taoiseach welcomes Ireland’s athletes home following ‘huge success’ at European Championships
TAOISEACH Simon Harris has held a special reception welcoming home the nation’s athletes who competed at the European Athletics Championships. Ireland achieved a four-medal haul at the competition in Rome, collecting two golds and two silvers during their time in Italy. Support staff and executives from Athletics Ireland were also invited to government buildings for the … [Read more...] about Taoiseach welcomes Ireland’s athletes home following ‘huge success’ at European Championships
Irish government seeks tenders for charter flights to deport people
THE Irish government has opened a tender process to secure charter flight services to allow them to deport people who do not have permission to remain in the country. Justice Minister Helen McEntee has welcomed the opening of the tender round for a charter service, which would allow them to undertake group deportations without the need to use commercial flights. “I am committed … [Read more...] about Irish government seeks tenders for charter flights to deport people
New rules for XL Bully dog owners in Northern Ireland
NEW restrictions on owning XL Bully type dogs will come into effect in Northern Ireland next month. The first of a raft of new legal guidelines related to the controversial breed of dog will take effect on July 5. From this date it will remain legal to own an XL Bully type dog, but owners must ensure the dog is muzzled and on a lead when in a public place. Selling, gifting, … [Read more...] about New rules for XL Bully dog owners in Northern Ireland
Man and woman arrested after car driven at police officers
A MAN and a woman were arrested after a car was driven at police officers while they policed a parade in Northern Ireland. The incident occurred at 9pm on June 15 as PSNI officers were performing traffic duties at a parade in the Tattymoyle Road area in Fintona, Co. Tyrone. “The driver of a black BMW car ignored instructions from officers and swerved the car towards them,” the … [Read more...] about Man and woman arrested after car driven at police officers