The IRA’s infamous escape from Belfast’s prison ship, the HMS Maidstone HMS Maidstone, an ex-Royal Navy Ship, was used in the early 1970s to hold internees. In January 1972, a group of IRA prisoners ...

Thousands of people remain without power this afternoon as the effects of Storm Barney continue to linger. A spokesperson for the ESB said it had restored power to around 5,000 homes this morning and ...

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Winds of up to 80mph could batter parts of the UK as the second storm strong enough to be given a name sweeps in this week. The Met Office said Storm Barney is set to bring gusts of up to 70mph inland ...

A major clear-up operation was under way at one of Birmingham’s biggest shopping parks after a landmark sign came crashing down in 70mph winds. Workers sealed off part of the car park at the Fort mall ...