PSNI Chief Resists Calls For Resignation Over Memorial Event Arrest
February 7, 2021 No Responses

PSNI Chief Resists Calls For Resignation Over Memorial Event Arrest

Northern Ireland’s chief constable vowed not to quit after apologizing for a police operation that saw a Troubles survivor arrested at a memorial event. PSNI chief constable Simon Byrne announced on Saturday night that one officer had been suspended and...
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Former Heavyweight Champion Leon Spinks Dies, Aged 67
February 7, 2021 No Responses

Former Heavyweight Champion Leon Spinks Dies, Aged 67

Former world heavyweight champion Leon Spinks has died, aged 67. The American, who in just his eighth professional fight claimed a famous upset win over Muhammad Ali in February 1978, was plagued by health issues in his later years and...
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Calvert-Lewin Scores Late To Secure A Point For Everton At Old Trafford
February 6, 2021 No Responses

Calvert-Lewin Scores Late To Secure A Point For Everton At Old Trafford

Dominic Calvert-Lewin stunned Manchester United in stoppage time as the striker secured Everton a hard-fought 3-3 draw at Old Trafford. Just days on from the 9-0 annihilation on nine-man Southampton, the Red Devils looked set to celebrate another Old Trafford....
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Scotland Defeat England At Twickenham For First Time Since 1983
February 6, 2021 No Responses

Scotland Defeat England At Twickenham For First Time Since 1983

Scotland have beaten England 11-6 in their Guinness Six Nations match at Twickenham. Scotland pulled off just their fifth win at Twickenham and their first since 1983 courtesy of a gritty second-half display to prevail. Both Russell and Stuart Hogg...
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France Starts Six Nations Campaign With Seven-Try Victory In Rome
February 6, 2021 No Responses

France Starts Six Nations Campaign With Seven-Try Victory In Rome

France scored seven tries to start their Guinness Six Nations campaign with a comprehensive 50-10 victory over Italy in Rome. Dylan Cretin, Gael Fickou, Arthur Vincent, Brice Dulin and Antoine Dupont crossed for Les Bleus before Teddy Thomas claimed a...
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Ollie Watkin’s Second Minute Goal Sinks Arsenal At Villa Park
February 6, 2021 No Responses

Ollie Watkin’s Second Minute Goal Sinks Arsenal At Villa Park

Ollie Watkins’ early goal proved the winner as Aston Villa beat Arsenal 1-0 at home – the Gunners’ second defeat in the West Midlands in five days. Watkins put Villa ahead in the second minute with a deflected shot past...
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390 New Cases Of Covid-19 Reported In The North As Over 300,000 Are Vaccinated
February 6, 2021 No Responses

390 New Cases Of Covid-19 Reported In The North As Over 300,000 Are Vaccinated

A further seven people with Covid-19 have died in Northern Ireland, while another 390 positive cases of the virus were notified by the Department of Health on Saturday. There are 602 Covid-positive inpatients in hospital, 67 of whom are in...
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Ireland Suppressing Third Wave Infections Faster Than Any Other European Country
February 6, 2021 No Responses

Ireland Suppressing Third Wave Infections Faster Than Any Other European Country

Ireland is suppressing the third wave of Covid-19 infection faster than any other country in Europe, the chief medical officer has said. Dr Tony Holohan said the country was now in a “strong position” in a fight against the virus...
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Farrell Calls For Ireland To Show ‘Proper Intent’ Against Wales
February 6, 2021 No Responses

Farrell Calls For Ireland To Show ‘Proper Intent’ Against Wales

Andy Farrell says Ireland must make a statement of intent against Wales to demonstrate their Guinness Six Nations title credentials. Ireland returns to Cardiff on Sunday for the first time since a 25-7 defeat in 2019 saw the Welsh replace...
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Police Under Investigation For Arrest Of Troubles’ Victim At Memorial Event
February 6, 2021 No Responses

Police Under Investigation For Arrest Of Troubles’ Victim At Memorial Event

A police watchdog has launched an investigation after the victim of a Troubles shooting was arrested at an anniversary event. Mark Sykes was detained in the Ormeau Road area of Belfast after officers intervened at the memorial marking the 29th...
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