An on-the-run police killer, who argued that he was facing an “extreme and draconian” sentencing regime if he was sent…
COURT OF APPEAL
Paedophile Jim McKeever out of jail and back in victim’s parish
A PAEDOPHILE politician freed from prison just 18 months into a four-year jail sentence has sparked fury after returning to…
Kathleen Thompson’s family lose legal battle aimed at fast-tracking prosecution decision
The family of a Derry mother-of-six shot dead by a soldier more than 50 years ago have lost a legal…
Cop killer loses legal battle over being denied temporary release
A prisoner who went on the run while serving a sentence for killing a police officer has lost a legal…
Dr Ann McCloskey loses appeal over Covid disciplinary suspension
A Derry-based GP has lost an appeal against an initial suspension imposed on her for comments about Covid-19 vaccines. Senior…
Ex-SDLP deputy mayor Jim McKeever loses appeal against sex convictions
A former SDLP deputy mayor of Derry City and Strabane District Council has lost an appeal against his conviction for…
Eastwood slams ‘disgraceful treatment’ of Hegarty family
SDLP Leader Colum Eastwood has called for a review of the “disgraceful treatment” of the family of Daniel Hegarty by…
British soldier accused of Daniel Hegarty’s killing dies
A former soldier accused of killing a Derry teenager more than 50 years ago has died. BBC News NI’s political…
Rapist who choked victim to serve extended 23 years sentence
A man convicted of raping and trying to choke an unconscious woman beaten so badly that she suffered a brain…
Bloody Sunday prosecution of Soldier F to resume
THE prosecution of Soldier F for murder and attempted murder on Bloody Sunday is to recommence, the Public Prosecution Service…