COLUM EASTWOOD has resigned as the leader of the Social Democratic and Labour Party (SDLP). In a statement made this afternoon, the MP for Foyle announced his intention to leave the position as head of the party, a role he assumed in 2015. He will remain in the role until his successor is appointed, he confirmed today. Mr Eastwood’s resignation comes just eight weeks after his … [Read more...] about Colum Eastwood steps down as SDLP leader
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Woman seriously injured in Donegal collision dies in hospital
A WOMAN aged in her 80s has died from injuries sustained in a collision in Co. Donegal over the weekend. Elizabeth Cave, of St Ernen's in Donegal Town, died yesterday afternoon in Sligo University Hospital, her family has confirmed. She was left in a serious condition following a collision on the N56 in Inver, which occurred at around 9am on Sunday, August 25. Ms Cave was taken … [Read more...] about Woman seriously injured in Donegal collision dies in hospital
Family’s emotional appeal over man missing for more than four months
THE family of a man who was last seen more than four months ago have made an emotional appeal for his return. Jason Hughes was last seen on April 26. The 27-year-old, who is deemed a high-risk missing person by police, has links to Belfast but could be anywhere in Northern Ireland, the PSNI have confirmed in a statement renewing their appeal for information on his whereabouts … [Read more...] about Family’s emotional appeal over man missing for more than four months
Man charged with murder, rape and arson after woman found dead in Derry
A MAN has been charged with murder, rape and arson after a woman was found dead in a house in Derry. PSNI officers were called to reports of a fire at a house in the Harvey Street area of the city in the early hours of Saturday, August 24. When they arrived, they found a woman’s body at the property which they have since identified as 65-year-old Montserrat Martorell … [Read more...] about Man charged with murder, rape and arson after woman found dead in Derry
The US Presidential race — when a marathon turns into a sprint
DANIEL MULHALL former Irish Ambassador who served in Washington DC from 2017-2022, and in London from 2013-2017 gives the current state of play in the race to the White House A MARATHON and a sprint both involve running, but they require very different qualities. The campaign for the US Presidency is the ultimate political marathon. When I was Ambassador in Washington, I … [Read more...] about The US Presidential race — when a marathon turns into a sprint