A recent investigation by the Truth Recovery Independent Panel has uncovered evidence that private nursing homes in Northern Ireland secretly housed pregnant women and their babies from the 1920s to the 1990s. Co-chair Professor Leanne McCormick emphasizes the lack of…
Northern Irish hip-hop artist Jordan Adetunji has been nominated for a Grammy for his song ‘Kehlani’, sharing the accolade with stars like Beyoncé and The Weeknd. The 300 million-stream single, crafted in his bedroom in Belfast, has brought Adetunji unexpected…
The Police Service of Northern Ireland is reevaluating three suicide cases, sparked by concerns raised in the Katie Simpson case. A recent Police Ombudsman report criticized the investigation into the County Armagh showjumper’s 2020 death, citing a ‘lack of investigative…
The family of William McGreanery, who was fatally shot by a British soldier in Londonderry over 50 years ago, has been awarded a substantial financial settlement. McGreanery, a shop assistant, died a week after being shot in 1971. The amount…
The family of Billy McGreanery, a Derry man killed by a British soldier in 1971, has received a substantial but undisclosed financial settlement following a civil lawsuit. McGreanery was shot while walking with friends, and investigations later revealed he was…
Northern Ireland’s First Minister Michelle O’Neill faces pressure to intervene after Craig Ballentine, 33, from Cookstown, was arrested in the UAE for posting a negative online review. Detained in Dubai, a campaign group, has highlighted the UAE’s strict cybercrime laws,…
Amanda’s 19-year-old son, Sebastian, has spent 10 months in a mental health hospital despite being deemed fit for discharge. His mother claims he is being unfairly held due to a lack of suitable housing for his complex autism needs. The…
The family of 21-year-old showjumper Katie Simpson expressed frustration over the police investigation into her murder, describing it as ‘flawed’ and lacking accountability among senior officers. A report from the Police Ombudsman for Northern Ireland revealed that detectives initially treated…
A report from the Police Ombudsman has condemned the police investigation into the murder of 21-year-old showjumper Katie Simpson as ‘flawed,’ highlighting a premature conclusion that her death was a suicide. The report details how police ignored warnings about her…
Alexander McCartney, a notorious online sex offender from Northern Ireland, utilized the photographs of his victims, including a teenage girl named Emily from Oregon, to deceive and exploit other young girls. Targeting minors through fake online profiles, McCartney coerced victims…
Emily, a victim of online predator Alexander McCartney, shares her harrowing experience of being blackmailed for explicit photos as a teenager. McCartney, known for catfishing young girls, has been linked to over 3,500 cases globally and was sentenced to at…
Directed by Evangelos Theodoropoulos, ‘The Terror of the Crocodile’ is a gripping dark comedy by Megan Tyler set in Northern Ireland during the Troubles. The play centers around two estranged sisters, Alanna and Fianna, who confront their traumatic past and…
