When decorating a room, it s fun to include something out-of-the-ordinary. Perhaps you can find an unusual lamp or a modern painting, or a piece of furniture in a unique style.
A Belfast businesswoman is calling on the council to stop anti-abortion groups displaying graphic images of foetuses in the city centre.
Barbara Whearty was speaking after charges against her of unlawfully assaulting two members of the Youth for Life wing of Precious Life were dismissed.
She said women like her, who had suffered miscarriages, shouldn t have to encounter such traumatic, graphic images on the streets. She said that she had received support from Alliance, Green, and People Before Profit councillors. I absolutely believe in the right to protest. I don t think anybody should be persecuted or punished. But women who have suffered miscarriages, and their families, have a right to be protected from having to view such upsetting images in our city centre, she said. All groups, whatever they are campaigning on, should have to adhere to a certain code before they are allowed to set up stalls on streets.
Kildare Death Notices for today: Monday, January 25
Reporter: ); Kathleen Byrne (née Joyce)
Woodlands, Castledermot, Kildare
Kathleen Byrne, Woodlands, Castledermot passed away on 24th January 2021 in the care of the staff at Naas Hospital. Predeceased by her husband Joe, son Dominic and brother Michael. Sadly missed by her daughters Doris (Darcy) and Anne (Whelan) sons Joe, Alan and Nigel, grandchildren, great grandchildren, sons-in-law, daughters-in-law, sisters-in-law Freda,Carmel and Kathleen, nephews, nieces, extended family, neighbours and friends.
Due to current government guidelines, a private family funeral will take place for Kathleen. Those who would have liked to attend the funeral, but due to the current restrictions cannot, please leave a personal message for the family in the condolence section below.
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image captionChris Haggar and Lucy Kelly said they were so grateful to the police officers who helped deliver baby Lily
Two amazing police officers helped deliver a baby in the front seat of a car after being flagged down by the father-to-be.
Lucy Kelly s waters broke while the 25-year-old was being driven to hospital in Exeter by her partner Chris Haggar on 27 December.
Mr Haggar managed to get the attention of two passing police vehicles.
Within five minutes of the female officers arriving, baby Lily was delivered at the roadside.
The couple were driving from their home in Cranbrook to the Royal Devon and Exeter Hospital, a journey of about 20 minutes.
YOUNG elf performers have taken their talents from the stage to the streets for a cheeky Christmas countdown. Prominence Academy Elfcapades adventure slots have proved a big hit with local youngsters and have now all sold out. Lauren Mortimer, who runs the performing arts school with best friend Lynette Beaton, has given young students the chance to shine through lockdown. They put together elf sketches, rehearsing at a distance in the Gourock Park Amphitheatre, and have now taken them into gardens across Inverclyde. Lynette said: It has been great festive fun and we had to extend our performances. The kids get a virtual visit from Santa and then watch from the window as the elves come into their gardens.