The court hearing for drink-drive accused Ant McPartlin has been postponed. The TV presenter was due to appear at Wimbledon Magistrates’ Court on Wednesday charged with the offence. But a spokeswoman for the court said the hearing had been adjourned with a new date yet…
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Lemsip may have contributed to woman's death as she battled cancer
The 48-year-old Kildare woman was diagnosed with the disease after a lesion was detected in her mouth Lemsip may have contributed to a woman’s death as she was not aware it contained paracetamol, an inquest heard. Colette Whittle died in hospital on August 3, 2016,…
Woman who helped save baby in Buncrana drowning tragedy sues victims' family
A nurse who helped rescue the baby saved in the Buncrana drowning tragedy is suing the family of those who perished in the tragedy. Stephanie Knox was along with her then-boyfriend Davitt Walsh on March 20th, 2016 when a jeep slipped into Lough Swilly…
Woman who killed boyfriend in YouTube prank is jailed
A woman in the US has been jailed for killing her boyfriend in a stunt gone wrong which they hoped would go viral on the video sharing site, YouTube. The BBC are reporting how Monalisa Perez, now 20, was asked by Pedro Ruiz, 22, to…
Court has upholds the right of a person to use reasonable force to defend themselves
A court has upheld the right of a person to use reasonable force to defend themselves against a home intruder. In a landmark decision, a Central Criminal Court jury acquitted Martin Keenan (20) of the murder of an unarmed man he stabbed to death with…
Couple in High Court row after getting divorced twice
An estranged French couple became embroiled in a High Court row in London after getting divorced twice. A High Court judge heard how Dominique and Doh Mensah had been granted divorce decrees in France and England and was asked to decide which order should stand.…
Nun (89) in legal battle with singer Perry dies in court
A nun who was involved in a lawsuit with pop star Katy Perry over the sale of a convent in Los Angeles has died after collapsing during a court appearance. Sister Catherine Rose Holzman (89) had served the church “with dedication and love for many…
Ex-stripper jailed over horror Tinder sex assault
A former stripper and dating show contestant who once streaked in Croke Park has been jailed for five years for a sex attack on a woman he met on dating app Tinder. Dubliner Paul Flaherty (30) first made the headlines in 2007 when he did…
Michael Lynn denied bail after being charged with theft of €30m
Former solicitor and millionaire property developer Michael Lynn has appeared in court on 21 charges relating to the alleged theft of almost €30m. The father of four appeared at a special sitting of Dublin District Court yesterday evening, where he was refused bail by Judge…