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BBC News
a day ago
- BBC News
Londonderry: Man jailed twice in one week for driving offences
A man who was jailed earlier this week for ramming a police vehicle has received a further prison sentence for separate driving McLaughlin, 29, of Bligh's Gardens in Londonderry, was handed an additional three-month sentence and a further 18-month driving ban on Friday for offences committed on 17 October was jailed for two years at Londonderry Crown Court on Thursday after driving dangerously in the Shantallow area of Derry on 11 August 2024 and ramming a police his sentence on Friday, he will now spend a total of two years and three months in custody, along with a combined driving disqualification of 36 months. Appearing at Londonderry Magistrates' Court on Friday, McLaughlin admitted dangerous driving, driving while unfit, failing to stop for police and other motoring court was that police observed a vehicle being driven erratically in the city and moved to stop it on 17 police approached, the vehicle reversed at speed and they eventually had to make contact with it to prevent it from driving occupants of the vehicle fled and McLaughlin was detained a short distance told police during interview that he had flagged down the vehicle, believing it was being driven by a friend, but then discovered it was said he had not been driving the vehicle and claimed he had "blacked out" when police counsel said that, at the time, McLaughlin had been using drugs and said her client had "taken a realistic approach" and pleaded guilty to the Judge Ted Magill said that McLaughlin had rammed a police car and added that it was "a wonder no one was seriously injured".He imposed a consecutive sentence of three months and disqualified him from driving for 18 months.
BBC News
2 days ago
- BBC News
Londonderry: Man jailed for deliberately ramming police vehicle
A man has been jailed for two years for ramming his car into a police vehicle during a series of dangerous driving McLaughlin, 29, from Bligh's Gardens in Londonderry, admitted driving dangerously in the Shantallow area of the city on 11 August also pleaded guilty to having drugs and a machete, resisting arrest, failing to stop and driving without insurance on the same Neil Rafferty KC told Londonderry Crown Court on Thursday that there was a need for deterrent prison sentences for defendants who drove dangerously to avoid being arrested. Machete and knife found The court was that McLaughlin drove his vehicle at a police car in Glenabbey Crescent, narrowly missing the police activated their emergency lights to signal for McLaughlin to stop but he sped an hour later, the police found the car parked at Ederowen Park, in an officer attempted to open the front passenger door, McLaughlin again drove off, mounting a grass court was told that one of the police vehicles searching for McLaughlin was stationary at the Racecourse Road roundabout when the defendant rammed caused the police vehicle to career into the middle of the defendant then continued past on the footpath, driving towards Racecourse Road while repeatedly sounding his found the vehicle abandoned on Racecourse Road and saw McLaughlin at a distance running towards Cornshell Fields, on the outskirts of searched the car and found a number of items, including a large machete with the defendant's fingerprint later identified on it, a Stanley knife, and a small quantity of drugs sitting on the driver's seat. Jailed and disqualified from driving The court was that once police located McLaughlin, he resisted arrest by being aggressive and obstructive, requiring limb restraints to be applied.A prosecutor said McLaughlin denied all knowledge of his offending when interviewed and claimed he was walking to his girlfriend's home "when the police jumped on top of him".He denied the drugs were his and said he had never seen the machete was jailed for two years and disqualified from driving for 18 months.
Yahoo
3 days ago
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- Yahoo
NVAR to Open Game-Changing Member Experience Center at One Loudoun®
New Loudoun Location Set to Launch Summer 2025, Redefining What It Means to be a Real Estate Association FAIRFAX, Va., June 11, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- The future of real estate is arriving in Loudoun County. The Northern Virginia Association of Realtors® (NVAR) is proud to announce the opening of a brand-new Member Experience Center in Summer 2025. More than just an office, this forward-thinking space will serve as a collaborative hub where members and association leaders can connect, innovate, and lead the way in shaping the modern real estate industry. Strategically located at One Loudoun® — Northern Virginia's most vibrant and fastest-growing mixed-use community — the NVAR Loudoun Member Experience Center is designed to meet members where they are and provide a dynamic environment for professional growth. "This is more than a second office," said Ryan McLaughlin, CEO of NVAR. "It's a reimagined way to serve our members and empower them with the tools, space, and support to succeed in an ever-evolving industry." Highlights of the NVAR Loudoun Member Experience Center include: A curated selection of Realtor® Shop products. A modern, collaborative space for networking, innovation, and idea-sharing. A cutting-edge Digital Experience Center for video and podcast production. Onsite educational classes and professional development events. "The new center reinforces our dedication to serving members in Western Fairfax and Loudoun County by delivering convenient access to essential services and resources closer to home. Meanwhile, NVAR's Fairfax headquarters will remain a central hub, continuing to provide the full range of programs, support, and networking opportunities members rely on," MacLaughlin said. The NVAR Loudoun Member Experience Center represents the beginning of the future for NVAR's growth and expansion and the evolution of the real estate industry. With ongoing dialogue and exchange of ideas taking place at the Center, NVAR will redefine what it means to be a real estate association. As NVAR prepares to open the doors to this groundbreaking space, the Association reaffirms its role as a leader in delivering exceptional value, driving innovation, and impacting the industry. "This new Center reflects our commitment to being present and proactive in the communities our members serve every day," said NVAR President Casey Menish, Pearson Smith Realty. "By expanding into Loudoun, we're strengthening our local ties and creating new opportunities for Realtors® to engage, learn, and grow in a setting designed specifically with their needs in mind." Additional information on the opening will be released in the coming weeks. About NVARThe Northern Virginia Association of Realtors® (NVAR) serves as the voice of real estate in the Greater Northern Virginia Region. NVAR is dedicated to enhancing Realtor® success by delivering exceptional value, driving innovation, and impacting the industry. Headquartered in Fairfax, Virginia, NVAR supports its 12,000 members with essential resources, including industry education, advocacy, networking, and professional development opportunities. The Association is committed to promoting ethical practices and excellence in real estate. It advocates on behalf of homebuyers, sellers, renters, and commercial tenants who are directly affected by local, state, and federal policy decisions impacting affordability, property rights, and quality of life. NVAR strives to elevate the standards of the real estate industry and to contribute to the overall growth and prosperity of the Washington DC Metropolitan Area and beyond. Follow us on X: @nvarVisit us on Facebook: us on LinkedIn: NVARFollow us on Instagram: nvarffx View original content to download multimedia: SOURCE Northern Virginia Association of Realtors® (NVAR) Sign in to access your portfolio
