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A murder investigation has been launched after a man died following a serious assault in north Belfast.Paul Mackin Jr, aged 44, died from his injuries after the attack inside Eithne House on Duncairn Parade on Monday.Mackin Jr died in hospital on Wednesday evening, police said.A 41-year-old man, previously arrested on suspicion of attempted murder and who remained in custody, has now been arrested on suspicion of murder.A 40-year-old, arrested earlier in the week on suspicion of attempted murder, was released on bail.A 32-year-old, also arrested on suspicion of attempted murder has been released unconditionally. Police have asked the public to…
This move for Bamba underlines a marked shift in transfer strategy for Newcastle.It is certainly hard to imagine the club spending £55m on a 29-year-old again like they did when they signed forward Yoane Wissa from Brentford last summer.Instead, Newcastle have targeted players aged 20 and under on the continent this time around.Bamba, like Steur, Ewen Jaouen and Bazoumana Toure, will need time to adapt to the physicality and intensity of the Premier League.It is worth stressing Bamba has made only 12 competitive starts in all competitions for Monaco.But Newcastle have to take calculated risks this summer before such talents…
A Chief Constable at Manchester Police has today apologised for the missed opportunities to prevent the tragic attack in October last year that left two dead.Chief Constable Sir Stephen Watson QPM confirmed the force had access to information on Jihad Al-Shamie showing signs of an “extremist mindset”, only examined after the atrocity was committed.Al-Shamie was responsible for killing two people at the Heaton Park Hebrew Congregation synagogue in Manchester last year, before he was shot dead at the scene.Melvin Cravitz, 66, and Adrian Daulby, 53, were killed by the Syrian-born knifeman, who stormed the gates and attacked the congregation with…
The opening of the Silvertown Tunnel in London has contributed to a massive fall in traffic just over a year after it was opened, new data shows.Average journey times for vehicles approaching the Blackwall Tunnel northbound are 58 per cent quicker in the morning and 47 per cent faster in the evening.The 1.4-km Silvertown Tunnel, which links Silvertown and the Greenwich Peninsula in east London, was opened in April 2025 at a cost of around £2.2billion.In just over a year, it has contributed to a four-fold rise in cross-river bus journeys, in addition to a huge fall in nitrogen dioxide…
Prince George officially entered his teenage years, with the Prince and Princess of Wales celebrating his 13th birthday yesterday by sharing a new photograph and a short video clip.The portrait, captured at Kensington Palace by the couple’s trusted photographer Matt Porteous, depicted the future King George VII suited up following last month’s Trooping the Colour.William and Catherine posted it to their social media accounts alongside the caption: “Happy 13th birthday, George!”Later in the day, an 18-second video emerged showing George scrambling barefoot over rocks, playing cricket, petting one of the family’s dogs and enjoying a boat ride during their Easter…
The annual cost of Personal Independence Payment (PIP) claims linked to back pain has climbed to almost £2billion, according to new Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) figures.Recent data shows 276,725 people now receive PIP for back pain, an increase of more than 111,000 since 2019.The daily cost of supporting those claimants has risen from £2million to £5million over the past seven years.Around 47 additional people begin claiming PIP for back pain each week, while the average weekly payment has increased by 40 per cent to £131.21.Back pain claims now account for an estimated £1.89billion of the overall PIP bill,…
Top Gear’s The Stig has revealed he is planning to sue the BBC for £100,000 after claiming to have been badly hurt in the crash on the BBC show that left Andrew ‘Freddie’ Flintoff with severe injuries.Paul Rees, 41, claimed to The Sun that he broke his back in the horrifying crash which took place during filming for the series in 2022, while also accusing the BBC of failing to adhere to proper safety measures.Recounting the moment of the horror collision, he described to the publication how his vision went “red” from Mr Flintoff’s blood “spraying me in the face.”He…
Britons share their favourite biscuits | GB NEWSAldi’s popular Taste of Asia range will return to shelves on July 30, and prices start at just 59p.The collection is packed with trending Asian-inspired treats, from brand-new meal kits to much-loved snacks, all designed for flavour-packed dinners and international snacking.The range covers everything from fermented foods to crispy treats. Among the highlights are two brand-new additions — Vietnamese Pho and Japanese-Style Ramen Kits, priced at £2.25 each. Both promise restaurant-quality meals ready in minutes, which is perfect given ramen’s massive popularity with Gen Z, with over 1.7 million #ramen videos on TikTok…
But, two prison staffers told the that governors were told to stop work on the implementation of the Sentencing Act two weeks ago. The government maintains there has been no decision to delay its introduction.PC Harper’s mother, Debbie Adlam, said the release of Jessie Cole and Albert Bowers – two of the passengers in the getaway car which killed Harper – was “sprung” on her family.Cole and Bowers – who were 17 at the time – were sentenced to 13 years in custody for manslaughter but could be released after six years under the act. The driver of the car,…
St Helens head coach Paul Rowley has stepped down from his position with the Super League club with immediate effect less than a year into the role.The 51-year-old joined the club before the 2026 season, having previously taken charge at Salford Red Devils, ending his tenure there after their financially-challenged 2025 campaign.Since joining Saints, however, the club have struggled for form and, with an injury crisis, are currently sixth in the table and six points behind leaders Leeds Rhinos.They have also lost six of their past 10 games in all competitions with Rowley’s departure announced prior to Friday’s derby against…