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A MAN is in a critical condition in hospital after being found with serious injuries in Derry. The man was discovered near the old Bank of Ireland building in Sackville Street at around 9pm on Friday. Police have now appealed for information and witnesses as part of their investigation into how the man came by his injuries. "At approximately 9pm, officers along with colleagues … [Read more...] about Man in critical condition after being found with serious injuries in Derry

THE FAMILY of an elderly Irishman who died months after a 2015 attack have launched a fresh appeal for information. Tommy Ward, 80, died in February 2016 as a result of the injuries he sustained during the assault in his home in Maltby, Rotherham, almost five months earlier. The new appeal comes weeks after South Yorkshire Police made a 12th arrest as part of a murder … [Read more...] about Family of elderly Irishman who died after 2015 attack launch fresh appeal for information

TAOISEACH Simon Harris has revealed his desire to 'chart a new path' with Britain after meeting with Keir Starmer on Saturday. It was the Labour leader's first official visit to Ireland as Prime Minister following his party's General Election success in July. Mr Starmer and Mr Harris, who was elected in April, discussed a number of issues, with the focus being on 'the reset of … [Read more...] about ‘Together we can chart a new path’: Taoiseach Simon Harris meets with British Prime Minister Keir Starmer

A PITCH invader managed to make his way onto the field ahead of Ireland's Nations League clash with England in Dublin last night. The man, dressed in a full England kit with the number 69, lined up next to a bewildered Anthony Gordon as the teams prepared for the national anthems. YouTuber Daniel Jarvis has taken credit for the stunt, posting footage of the incident on his … [Read more...] about England players baffled as pitch invader lines up with team ahead of Ireland clash

A POLICE OFFICER sustained a significant head injury after being struck by a piece of masonry during a disturbance in Belfast. The incident occurred as officers dealt with anti-social behaviour off the Westlink dual carriageway in west Belfast at around 8.30pm on Thursday. Chief Inspector Claire Hamilton condemned the attack on the officer and urged parents to prevent their … [Read more...] about Police officer sustains significant head injury during Belfast disturbance