Latest articles from John Connell

Travellers return to council car park

A Cumbrian council slapped an eviction notice on a group of Irish Travellers who pitched up outside its headquarters – only for a second camp to appear in the same place two days later.

Travellers return to council car park

A Cumbrian council slapped an eviction notice on a group of Irish Travellers who pitched up outside its headquarters – only for a second camp to appear in the same place two days later.

Abuse victim Tina’s story of hope

THE first time Tina Ritchie’s partner attacked her, punching her in the stomach, she was five months pregnant with their son. Her only ‘offence’ was that she had refused to give him money to buy cannabis. 

Abuse victim Tina’s story of hope

THE first time Tina Ritchie’s partner attacked her, punching her in the stomach, she was five months pregnant with their son. Her only ‘offence’ was that she had refused to give him money to buy cannabis.