'Clare's Law' gives info on violent partners
The pilot scheme means that people living in certain parts of England and Wales can request police information about whether their parter has a history of domestic violence.
View ArticleRidley Scott to shoot six films in Northern Ireland
The director and producer will work on the six low-budget feature films – which will fit into the horror, sci-fi and thriller genres – over three years.
View Article7 of the most annoying sleepers to share your bed with
The spooner, the face breather, the tosser…are you in there?
View ArticleColumn: No behaviour that degrades women can be dismissed as ‘just a domestic’
Putting the abuser back in the picture is what we should strive towards, says Margaret Martin, who says society focuses attention and responsibility on the victims of domestic violence rather than the...
View ArticleColumn: Is society finally able to recognise the pain of a miscarriage?
Until recent years, miscarriage was not something that was spoken about: it was simply brushed under the carpet. But couples should not be afraid to be open about their grief – talking will help them...
View ArticleOne quarter of women experience physical or sexual violence from a partner
5.2 per cent of women experience sexual violence from someone who isn’t their partner, the study by the World Health Organisation found.
View ArticleWATCH: The aftermath of a teenager's Ebola death
A suspicion of vaccines and stigma around Ebola can have devastating affects.
View Article"Jilted lover" has sentence for harassing and assaulting former partner...
The man had followed the woman on a bus journey twice, and also assaulted her with a lamp and hair straightener.
View ArticleMan sentenced for punching pregnant partner in the face
He will spend almost two years in prison.
View ArticleQUIZ: Are You Ready To Move In With Your Other Half?
Bye bye flatmates, hello partner? Find out here.
View ArticleMan wanted on charges of kidnapping his ex-partner surrenders himself to...
The man was arrested on a European Arrest Warrant and surrendered to Northern Irish authorities.
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