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A WOMAN who murdered her own parents before concealing their bodies at their home for more than four years has been jailed for life. Virginia McCullough, 36, is believed to have killed her father John, 70, and mother Lois, 71, in the summer of 2019 after she racked up huge debts in their names. Their bodies were discovered last September at their home in Pump Hill, Great … [Read more...] about Woman who ‘callously and viciously’ murdered her own parents is jailed for life

A MAN from Co. Antrim has been charged with drugs offences after £325,000 worth of cannabis was seized at Belfast Port. William James Mervyn Stewart, 42, of Dunrod Road, Crumlin, was arrested by National Crime Agency (NCA) officers after he was stopped at the port on Friday morning. Border Force officers found 18kg of cannabis hidden in a compartment in the back of a van, which … [Read more...] about Co. Antrim man charged with cannabis importation in NCA investigation

INTERPOL, the international policing organisation, has helped arrest an alleged high-ranking member of the Kinahan organised crime gang. Sean McGovern, 38, was taken into custody in Dubai on Thursday following the publication of an Interpol Red Notice in collaboration with Irish and UAE authorities. While Irish authorities have not named McGovern themselves, Garda Commissioner … [Read more...] about ‘One of Ireland’s most wanted’: Interpol helps arrest alleged high-ranking Kinahan gang member

IRISH fashion and lifestyle designer Orla Kiely is to be honoured with a Presidential Distinguished Service Award. Based in London, the Dublin native - best-known for her retro prints and her iconic stem leaf design - is among the 2024 recipients of President Higgins' annual award. Tánaiste Micheál Martin announced the 10 recipients who will receive the award this week. They … [Read more...] about Orla Kiely and Seamus Coleman among Presidential Distinguished Service Award recipients for 2024

A PROLIFIC shoplifter who stole £650 worth of chocolate from one store has been jailed. Stephen Maher went on a five-day shoplifting spree in Wolverhampton from September 27 – October 1 The 36-year-old, of Hordern Road, Whitmore Reans, was arrested by officers on Saturday, October 5 in Heath Town, on suspicion of targeting one shop in Willenhall Road, four times between … [Read more...] about Shoplifter who stole chocolate worth £650 from one store jailed