THE SNOW may have forced Belfast Zoo to temporarily close its doors this week but it couldn't freeze the fun of one resident. Despite a series of weather warnings over the weekend, the attraction managed to stay open on Monday. However, when the city was blanketed by snow overnight, it was unable to open to the public on Tuesday and Wednesday and remains closed today due to the … [Read more...] about WATCH: Staff at Belfast Zoo capture gorilla making snowballs
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Irish community pays tribute following death of Labour MP Tony Lloyd
IRISH community leaders have paid tribute following the death of Labour MP Tony Lloyd. Mr Lloyd, who was one of the longest-serving MPs in Britain, was a committed supporter of the Irish community and a proud member of the diaspora. In a statement his family confirmed his death yesterday afternoon following a battle with cancer. “We are absolutely devastated to announce the … [Read more...] about Irish community pays tribute following death of Labour MP Tony Lloyd
Man in his 70s jailed for more than 31 years for non-recent sex offences
A MAN in his 70s has been jailed for more than 31 years after admitting to non-recent sexual offences. Stephen Mahoney, 78, was sentenced at Carlisle Crown Court on Monday after admitting numerous offences including rape and indecent assault. "Mahoney has received a significant sentence and due to his age is unlikely to ever be free again," said Detective Constable Anthony … [Read more...] about Man in his 70s jailed for more than 31 years for non-recent sex offences
Sinn Féin says DUP boycott of Stormont is due to party’s refusal to accept a nationalist First Minister
SINN FÉIN has claimed the DUP's refusal to accept a nationalist First Minister is 'the only remaining explanation' for its continued refusal for form an Executive. A recall today to elect an Assembly speaker and pave the way for the formation of an Executive once again failed without the DUP's support. As the leader of Sinn Féin in the North, Michelle O'Neill is the First … [Read more...] about Sinn Féin says DUP boycott of Stormont is due to party’s refusal to accept a nationalist First Minister
Woman in her 80s dies following three-vehicle collision in Co. Galway
AN ELDERLY woman has died following a collision in Co. Galway involving a van and two cars. The incident occurred shortly after 10am on Tuesday on the N17 at Gortnagunned, Milltown. The deceased woman, aged in her 80s, was a passenger in one of the cars. The female driver of the car, aged in her 40s, was taken to University Hospital Galway where she is being treated for … [Read more...] about Woman in her 80s dies following three-vehicle collision in Co. Galway