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THERE is “much work to be done” to support women in Northern Ireland who live under the threat of domestic abuse and paramilitary violence, a new report has shown. This week Foyle’s Women’s Aid released research it undertook into the links between intimate partner violence and paramilitary coercive control. It revealed many women live lives where they experience “double the … [Read more...] about Domestic abuse and paramilitary violence against women are linked, report shows

GARDAÍ have launched an investigation after the body of a cyclist was found on a roadside in Roscommon. Police found the man, aged in his 50s, at around 2am on September 15 at Cloonchambers in Castlerea. He was pronounced dead at the scene. In a statement they confirmed they are “investigating all the circumstances around the discovery”. His body has been taken to Roscommon … [Read more...] about Investigation launched after cyclist found dead on roadside

AN UNMARKED Garda lorry is patrolling Ireland’s roads to catch drivers who use their phones or fail to wear their seatbelts while behind the wheel. The force confirmed the details of Operation IOMPAR today, which has seen them deploy the new unmarked HGV to help reduce collisions by detecting those driving while distracted. In operation already, the HGV will be used by Roads … [Read more...] about Unmarked garda lorry is patrolling Ireland’s roads to catch drivers on phones

A MAN who is wanted in Denmark where he is due to stand trial for murder has been arrested in Belfast. The 31-year-old was apprehended yesterday (September 16) by officers from the Police Service of Northern Ireland’s International Policing Unit working alongside Danish Police. He was arrested in south Belfast and will be extradited back to Denmark to stand trial for murder and … [Read more...] about Man wanted for ‘senseless’ murder in Denmark arrested in Northern Ireland

SIMON HARRIS has visited Derry for the first time as Taoiseach. Mr Harris was in the city yesterday, where he had a series of engagements with political, civic society and community leaders. Speaking ahead of the trip, Mr Harris said he was looking forward to it, adding that it would allow him to “see and support the very positive North-South cooperation in the North-West … [Read more...] about Taoiseach makes first formal visit to Derry