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TAOISEACH Simon Harris claims the EU must “do more” to bring about a ceasefire as the conflict and humanitarian crisis in the Middle East worsens. Speaking ahead of a European Council meeting in Brussels today Mr Harris said the situation in the Middle East is "deeply concerning”. “The humanitarian impact of the conflict in Gaza and now Lebanon is alarming,” he said. Taoiseach … [Read more...] about Taoiseach: EU must to do more to bring about ceasefire in Middle East

THREE men have been jailed after £2.6m worth of cannabis was found hidden in mattresses in Cheshire. Weijei Chen and brothers John Kinsella and Luke Kinsella were sentenced to a combined total of more than 17 years after pleading guilty to drugs offences. "Illegal drugs are a blight on our community and these three men played pivotal roles in bringing millions of pounds worth … [Read more...] about Three men jailed over £2.6m cannabis haul hidden in mattresses

A MAN who strangled his cellmate to death has been handed an indefinite hospital order. Michael Harkin, 35, attacked and killed 38-year-old Dan Childs at HMP Bristol in June 2023. Having heard evidence from medical experts during a 16-day trial in July of this year, a jury found Harkin not guilty of murder following a direction by the judge. He was instead convicted of … [Read more...] about Michael Harkin handed indefinite hospital for killing cellmate

A MAN has sustained potentially life-changing injuries after being shot in the arms and legs in Co. Derry. The man was attacked by a number of men wearing balaclavas at a property in the Mettican Road area of Garvagh on Tuesday. A second man was also injured in the attack. "Detectives are investigating a report of an aggravated burglary shortly before 9pm yesterday, Tuesday, … [Read more...] about Man sustains ‘potentially life-changing injuries’ after being shot in arms and legs in Co. Derry

A MAN who was arrested as part of an investigation into false social media reports has been released without charge. The man, aged in his 40s, had been arrested at a residence in Co. Wicklow on Tuesday over a false online allegation that a bus passenger had behaved inappropriately towards a child. A search of the same property saw mobile phones and electronic devices … [Read more...] about Man arrested in Co. Wicklow over investigation into false social media reports is released without charge