A loyalist bonfire with an effigy of migrants in a boat was set on fire last night A loyalist bonfire in Co Tyrone, topped with an effigy of migrants in a boat, was lit last night (July 10). The Police Service of Northern Ireland are investigating a hate incident following the controversial bonfire on the […]
7 months ago
A 13-year-old was arrested yesterday following riots in the UK city New riots have broken out in a UK city with “missiles and petrol bombs” reportedly thrown at police. Northern Ireland has been dealing with a recent period of unrest following on from days of riots last week in the town of Ballymena that saw […]
8 months ago
Police have described the violent scenes as “racist thuggery” Riots broke out for a second night in Ballymena in Co Antrim, with fireworks, petrol bombs and glass bottles being thrown at police. Officers were carrying shields and wearing armour as they used plastic batons and water cannons to attempt to disperse crowds. Cars were set […]
8 months ago
Police have appealed for calm Riots broke out in Ballymena, Northern Ireland, after people gathered to support the family of a girl who suffered an alleged sexual assault. The Belfast Telegraph reports that at least four houses were set on fire, and masked youths attacked several houses with missiles. Authorities blocked off Clonavon Terrace as […]
8 months ago
The process began yesterday The four UK nations are planning a joint bid to host the 2035 FIFA Women’s World Cup. A statement read: “The Football Associations of England, Northern Ireland, Scotland and Wales will collectively submit an expression of interest to FIFA for the United Kingdom to host the Women’s World Cup in 2035.” […]
11 months ago
The incident has been described by police as an “unspeakable tragedy.” Four young friends, all aged in their 20s, have died after being involved in a road crash in Co. Armagh on Sunday, March 25. The crash victims have been named locally as Marina Crilly, Emma Mallon, Phil Mitchell and Keith Morrison. All four people, travelling in a […]
2 years ago