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BBC News
2 days ago
- General
- BBC News
Extension granted to question man over north Belfast murder
The police have been granted an additional 36 hours to question a man arrested on suspicion of murder in north Belfast. The 31-year-old man was arrested on Tuesday after the death of Marie Green, who was Green was pronounced dead at the scene on the Shore Road in the early of Tuesday morning. A cordon is in place at the front of the property on the Shore Road which is close to the junction with Donegall Park Avenue. 'Lovely lady' Residents and business owners near the Shore Road have said Marie Green was a lovely lady. North Belfast Democratic Unionist Party (DUP) assembly member Phillip Brett said there is "massive shock and sadness" amongst the community following the incident, adding that it was "absolutely heartbreaking".Alliance MLA Nuala McAllister said it was a "horrifying incident"."I want to express my deepest sympathies to the family and loved ones of the victim," she added."The local community is in immense shock, but I have no doubt they will come together to support the family during what will be such a distressing time.
Irish Times
3 days ago
- General
- Irish Times
Man (31) arrested as PSNI launch murder investigation into death of woman (71) in Belfast
The Police Service of Northern Ireland (PSNI) has launched a murder investigation after the death of a woman in a house in the Shore Road area of North Belfast. The woman has been named by police as Marie Green (71). She was pronounced dead at the scene in the early hours of Tuesday morning. A 31-year-old man was arrested at the scene on suspicion of murder and remains in police custody. The PSNI and the Northern Ireland Ambulance Service attended the scene in response to a call out just before midnight. READ MORE The PNSI's Major Investigation Team is leading the inquiry. PSNI detective inspector Jennifer Rea, said: 'My thoughts are with Marie's family and loved ones who are left trying to come to terms with their tragic loss. 'A man who was arrested on suspicion of murder, remains in police custody at this time. 'Our enquiries are ongoing to establish the exact circumstances, and I am appealing to anyone with information, no matter how insignificant it may seem, to contact detectives.' Earlier on Tuesday, cordons were in place at the front and back of the house as forensic officers carried out detailed examinations. Neighbours were alerted when police vehicles arrived at the house facing Loughside Park. North Belfast DUP MLA Philip Brett said there was 'massive shock and sadness' in the community following the incident.
Irish Times
3 days ago
- General
- Irish Times
Man (30s) arrested as PSNI launch murder investigation into death of woman in Belfast
The Police Service of Northern Ireland (PSNI) has launched a murder investigation after the death of a woman in a house in the Shore Road area of North Belfast. The woman, in her 60s, was pronounced dead at the scene in the early hours of Tuesday morning. A man, in his 30s, was arrested at the scene on suspicion of murder and remains in police custody. The PSNI and the Northern Ireland Ambulance Service attended the scene in response to a call out just before midnight. The PNSI's Major Investigation Team is leading the inquiry. READ MORE Earlier on Tuesday, cordons were in place at the front and back of the house as forensic officers carried out detailed examinations. Neighbours were alerted when police vehicles arrived at the house facing Loughside Park. North Belfast DUP MLA Philip Brett said there was 'massive shock and sadness' in the community following the incident.
BBC News
3 days ago
- General
- BBC News
Shore Road: Investigation after sudden death in north Belfast
Police are at the scene of a sudden death at a house in north Belfast.A cordon is in place at the front of the house on the Shore Road which is close to the junction with Donegall Park tape has also been placed across the driveway and the front steps of the are continuing.
Sky News
4 days ago
- Health
- Sky News
Exercise may benefit colon cancer patients as much as some drugs, study finds
Regular exercise after treatment cuts the risk of death in cancer patients by more than a third, a new study has found. Sports and movement could help stop the disease from coming back, as well as boosting mood, energy levels and strength, researchers found in a trial which could "transform" medical practice. Various types of moderate intensity exercise met the bar, including 40 minutes of brisk walking, a half-hour jog, circuit classes, cycling, or swimming. What did the study involve? The CO21 Challenge trial recruited 889 people with colon cancer from six countries, including the UK. All patients had had surgery and chemotherapy for their cancer and were deemed well enough to exercise, but were not very active. One group was given a highly tailored three-year exercise programme, which included in-person coaching sessions for the first six months, and regular meetings with a physical activity consultant. The other group were simply offered materials promoting exercise and nutrition. After five years, the risk of dying, relapse or developing a new cancer was 28% lower in the group with bespoke exercise plans - even though adherence to the programme decreased. And after eight years, the risk of death had fallen to 37%. 2:33 Margaret Tubridy from North Belfast said she was "chuffed to bits" after taking part in the study. "I had never been to a gym before, but once I was shown how to use the machines and do the exercises, I loved it," the 69-year-old said. "Now I do weight training twice a week, pole walking, and I'm in a walking group... I am stronger, fitter, and my anxiety is better." The paper adds to a stash of evidence of the multifarious benefits of exercise, from treating depression to reducing the chances of dementia. Professor David Sebag-Montefiore from Leeds University, who was not involved with the new study, called it an "exciting breakthrough". The "great appeal" of such exercise is that it "offers the benefits without the downside of the well-known side effects of our other treatments". Why recommendations might not be adopted Colon cancer kills around 9,500 people a year in the UK. Dr Marco Gerlinger, professor of gastrointestinal cancer medicine at Queen Mary University of London, told Sky News the results indicate that "exercise has a similarly strong effect as previously shown for chemotherapy, which is really quite impressive". "The exercise is after patients have completed their chemotherapy, so it can't replace it. "But the effect size of exercise is similar to what chemo achieves. So it's not a replacement, but further reduces the risk." Patients are usually keen to know what they can do to reduce the chances of the cancer returning, he added. "Oncologists can now make a very clear evidence-based recommendation." But he said support from a professional would very likely be necessary, and other experts raised concerns about the costs of labour-intensive programmes. Caroline Geraghty, senior specialist information nurse at Cancer Research UK, which part-funded the CO21 Challenge through Stand Up To Cancer, said: "This trial has the potential to transform clinical practice, but only if health services have the necessary funding and staff to make it a reality for patients." Dr Joe Henson, associate professor in lifestyle medicine at the University of Leicester, said: "Leading the exercise sessions in Leicester, I saw first-hand that this reduced fatigue, lifted people's mood, and boosted their physical strength. "We know that physical activity regulates several key biological processes that could explain these results, and further research will help us uncover why exercise is having such a positive impact." The findings were published yesterday in the New England Journal of Medicine.
