Rest in Peace Hagrid: Actor Robbie Coltrane passes away

Oct 14 2022

Legendary Harry Potter Actor Robbie Coltrane, who portrayed groundskeeper Hagrid, has sadly passed away at the age of 72.

His agent Belinda Wright confirmed to news outlets that: ‘My client and friend Robbie Coltrane OBE passed away on Friday October 14. Robbie was a unique talent, sharing the Guinness Book of Records’ Award for winning three consecutive Best Actor Baftas for his portrayal of Fitz in Granada TV’s series Cracker in 1994, 1995 and 1996 with Sir Michael Gambon.’

‘He will probably be best remembered for decades to come as Hagrid in the Harry Potter films, a role which brought joy to children and adults alike all over the world, prompting a stream of fan letters every week for over 20 years.’

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Alfred and George Degiorgio plead guilty to Daphne Caruana Galizia assassination

Oct 14 2022

The two brothers Alfred and George Degiorgio have reversed their ‘not-guilty’ plea, which was filed on Friday morning, in regards to the assassination of journalist Daphne Caruana Galizia.

The two admitted to the charges mere hours into the trial as the case stretches on for it’s fifth year. The two brothers reportedly reversed their plea in exchange for a more lenient prison sentence.

The sentence will be decided by the judge soon, after the two were assassinated for murdering the journalist on the 16th of October 2017. They were arrested along with Vince Muscat, who was sentenced to 15 years imprisonment last year for the murder.

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Man seriously injured after hit-and-run accident in Marsa

Oct 14 2022

Police were informed at around 1300hrs that an accident had taken place in Triq San Tumas, which is a corner street to Triq Stiefnu Zerafa in Marsa.

Preliminary investigations showed that a 54-year-old Marsa resident had been hit by a vehicle, which fled the scene.

The man was given preliminary aid by a medical team, and subsequently taken to Mater Dei Hospital. He was later certified as having been seriously injured.

An inquiry has been opened, and investigations are attempting to find the vehicle and driver involved.

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72 year old woman dies after being hit by motorcycle

Oct 14 2022

Police were informed at around 1200hrs that their assistance was needed in Triq il-Wied, Birkirkara. Preliminary investigations revealed that a 72-year-old woman resident of Naxxar was hit by a Honda motorcycle driven by a 22-year-old man resident of Mosta.

As a consequence of the incident, the motorcyclist fell off his vehicle, which kept sliding and hit a Renault which was driven by a 44-year-old woman resident of Xewkija, Għawdex.

A medical team was called onto the scene, taking the old woman to Mater Dei for further medical care. Unfortunately, a police communications update revealed that the woman sadly lost her life due to the incident.

The motorcyclist and the Renault driver were not injured in the incident. Investigations are still ongoing.

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