Bell set up the charity as he wanted to give something back after the kindness of the local community, who rallied round the family after Kevin’s death. “When Kevin died Newry came round us like a blanket, it was unreal,” he admitted. The community in Newry through a variety of …
Read More »Man in hospital after Portadown stabbing
A 27-year-old man has been arrested on suspicion of attempted murder after a stabbing in Portadown. Source link
Read More »SDLP councillor resigns over mayor selection process
In a statement on social media on Wednesday, Ms Cusack said she had “wrestled with this decision for over a week” and said resigning from the party is the “only way I can realistically move forward with dignity, confidence and self-respect”. She added: “The events leading to this decision have …
Read More »Health cuts plans due by end of May
It comes after last week’s Stormont budget which the health minister has labelled ‘flawed’. Source link
Read More »Man cleared of terror charges over bugged meetings
The man had been on trial for eight charges arising out of two meetings secretly recorded by MI5. Source link
Read More »Rev David Clements: ‘There’s no justice for those who’ve done dreadful things’
Rev David Clements’ father Billy was a reserve police officer who was murdered by the IRA in December 1985. He said he felt there could be “no absolute justice for people who’ve done dreadful things” after a new legacy law came into effect on 1 May. The law has been …
Read More »Covid-19 inquiry in Belfast on Wednesday 1 May
Covid-19 inquiry in Belfast on Wednesday 1 May – BBC News BreakingBreaking news Close breaking news Summary The UK Covid-19 Inquiry, sitting in Belfast, is scrutinising the Northern Ireland Executive’s handling of the pandemic More than 4,000 people in Northern Ireland died with Covid since the pandemic was declared in …
Read More »Legacy Act: Troubles victim’s son calls for truth to come out
As the Legacy Act deadline comes into force, a man whose father was murdered when he was a child says victims’ relatives are being put through more turmoil. Sean Slane was speaking on the day that a legal cut off point came into effect halting future inquests into Troubles era …
Read More »Trusted trader scheme for GB to NI parcels opens
The scheme was part of the Windsor Framework, the revised Brexit deal for Northern Ireland. Source link
Read More »Council admits responsibility over bin lorry death
John Winton was killed after he was struck by the bin lorry he was working on in Limavady in 2018. Source link
Read More »Covid-19 inquiry in Belfast on Wednesday 1 May
Covid-19 inquiry in Belfast on Wednesday 1 May – BBC News BreakingBreaking news Close breaking news Summary The UK Covid-19 Inquiry, sitting in Belfast, is scrutinising the Northern Ireland Executive’s handling of the pandemic More than 4,000 people in Northern Ireland died with Covid since the pandemic was declared in …
Read More »Special needs pupil ‘felt lonely’ during school place delay
A 12-year-old girl who missed four months of her education due to a delay in securing a secondary school place has said she felt “lonely and isolated” away from classes. Aurelia – who has cerebral palsy and uses a wheelchair – was invited to Stormont to tell politicians first hand …
Read More »Woman suffers leg injuries in petrol bomb attack
Two devices were thrown at the property in Ballymena while two people were inside the premises. Source link
Read More »Two teenagers killed in single-vehicle A5 crash
The crash happened on the Doogary Road near Omagh, County Tyrone, on Tuesday evening. Source link
Read More »Irish Premiership: ‘We weren’t given a stonewall penalty’ – Ervin
Ervin was pleased with the start that his side made to the game, but expressed his disappointment with their performance after that, particularly in the goal they conceded, as Michael Harris carried the ball a long distance before Jamie Dunne teed up Lafferty. “It was very cagey, both teams were …
Read More »Special educational needs: ‘I had no friends because of school place delay’
“It’s not acceptable for a young person to watch her peers and her classmates get their place allocated in a straightforward system, and for her to be left with uncertainty and a real fear that she’s not going to get a placement that works for her,” he told BBC News …
Read More »Covid inquiry to hear from ex-top civil servant
Sir David Sterling says local ministers were “found wanting” when it came to making difficult decisions. Source link
Read More »Stardust families to receive formal state apology
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Read More »Stardust families to receive formal state apology
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