LABOUR candidate Claire Tighe has launched her general election campaign in Surrey. The London-Irish woman, who was born in Ealing and raised in her parents’ home county of Mayo, has been selected as the party’s candidate for the county’s Spelthorne constituency. A Labour councillor for North Hanwell ward in Ealing since 2021, Ms Tighe is hoping to turn the traditionally … [Read more...] about ‘If you want change, vote for it’ says Labour’s Co. Mayo-raised general election candidate Claire Tighe
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Investigation launched after sudden deaths of two young people on same street within days of each other
POLICE are investigating after two young people died suddenly on the same street in Newry within days of each other. A man and woman, who were both aged in their 20s, both died in the Sandys Street area of the city, the PSNI has confirmed. Police received a report of the man’s death on Sunday evening, June 2 whilst the second report of the woman’s death was received last night … [Read more...] about Investigation launched after sudden deaths of two young people on same street within days of each other
‘Every child should hear stories about immigrants’ says Irish author who tackles migration in latest book
AN Irish author who is determined to foster a sense of empathy for migrants among children has made the experience of immigration the focus of her latest book. Dublin-based writer Margaret Anne Suggs has written an allegorical picture book story which tackles issues of migration, acceptance and community, at a time when emotions are running high on the topic in Ireland. In The … [Read more...] about ‘Every child should hear stories about immigrants’ says Irish author who tackles migration in latest book
Drinking water fountains to be installed in public spaces across Ireland
SOME 350 drinking water fountains will be installed in public spaces across Ireland at a cost of €2m. Announced this week, the rollout is designed to reduce the use of plastic bottles by providing widespread public access to drinking water. "Drinking water fountains are a fundamental asset for local communities,” Ossian Smyth, Ireland’s Minister of State with special … [Read more...] about Drinking water fountains to be installed in public spaces across Ireland
Man found guilty of ‘despicable’ non-recent sex offences
A MAN has been found guilty of a string of non-recent sex offences, included three counts of raping a girl. Stephen Richard Gallagher, 58, of Normandy Avenue in Colchester, Essex, sexually abused three girls, who were aged between 10 and 19 at the time of the offending. He appeared at Ipswich Crown Court on Thursday, May 30, where he was found guilty of 10 offences. "The three … [Read more...] about Man found guilty of ‘despicable’ non-recent sex offences