Tom Douglas

Ireland

Journalist at Spin South West

Digital and Broadcast Journalist at Bauer Media Group (US)

News Anchor at Spin1038 and Spin South West

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Articles

Violence Against Women Increasing Across The Board

3 days ago | spinsouthwest.com | Tom Douglas

Women's Aid saw the highest number of contacts in its 50 year history last year. Over 32,000 people reached out to the charity for support and guidance. One in three women suffer physical, psychological or sexual abuse from an intimate partner, according to Women's Aid. It says the 46,765 disclosures it received last year is just the tip of the iceberg.
Almost 11,000 Illegal Weight Loss Drug Shipments Have Been Seized This Year

2 weeks ago | spinsouthwest.com | Tom Douglas

Almost 11,000 shipments of illegal weight loss drugs have been seized up to the end of May. Revenue says this is a massive increase compared to last year's total which was about 2,300. Revenue has urged people to beware of medical products sourced on social media, as they may not be regulated, effective or even safe to use. The HSE has advice on medical options for obesity listed on its website.
Road Safety Authority Doubles Down On Commitment To Reduce Driving Test Wait

2 weeks ago | spinsouthwest.com | Tom Douglas

The RSA has double-downed on its commitment to reduce the wait time for driving tests to 10 weeks by September. That's despite making the same promise over a year ago. The Road Safety Authority's top team was quizzed about its new 'Action Plan to Alleviate Backlog' at the Oireachtas Transport Committee today.
Road Safety Authority Doubles Down On Commitment To Reduce Driving Test Wait

2 weeks ago | spin1038.com | Tom Douglas

The RSA has double-downed on its commitment to reduce the wait time for driving tests to 10 weeks by September. That's despite making the same promise over a year ago. The Road Safety Authority's top team was quizzed about its new 'Action Plan to Alleviate Backlog' at the Oireachtas Transport Committee today.
Open-Air Mass To Take Place Calling For An End To A Limerick Feud

3 weeks ago | spinsouthwest.com | Tom Douglas

A Limerick priest will hold an open-air mass next week, calling for an end to a violent feud in the city. Father Richard Keane, of Our Lady of Lourdes, will hold the mass outside the church next Wednesday. This feud has gone up a level in the last few months, with petrol bombs and drive by shootings. One of the latest attacks saw two masked men taking shots from a moving vehicle, firing up to nine shots from a handgun on the Hyde Road.
Turtle Rescued From County Clare Hitches A Flight Home To Gran Canaria

1 month ago | spinsouthwest.com | Tom Douglas

An endangered turtle has hitched a flight to Gran Canaria with Aer Lingus, after beaching herself in County Clare. The green sea turtle, named Solstice, has been looked after by Dingle Oceanworld for the last 5 months - recovering from a possible shark or seal attack, meningitis and pneumonia. She was found by Hogsprickle Rescue in County Clare, stranded on the coast.
Opposition Demands Clarity On Upcoming Changes To Rent Pressure Zones

1 month ago | spinsouthwest.com | Tom Douglas

Sinn Féin has demanded answers from the Government about the Housing Minister's comments on rent pressure zones. James Browne told The Irish Examiner the zones are "significantly inhibiting" apartment delivery. He said “There has to be change. There’s no question about that. The current system is significantly inhibiting the delivery of apartments in Dublin.”Minister Browne did insist any changes he makes will include protections for tenants.
Taoiseach Says 5 Aid Trucks For Gaza Is "A Sick Joke"

1 month ago | spinsouthwest.com | Tom Douglas

The Taoiseach says the amount of aid being allowed into Gaza is a ‘’sick joke.’’Micheal Martin says the World is disgusted with the level of bombing and starvation and says the weaponisation of aid is a war crime. Aid has started entering Gaza for the first time in nearly three months - although only five trucks were allowed in yesterday. Since then, the UN confirmed its received permission to add 100 more trucks. The Taoiseach says it’s sickening.
The Hot Weather Could Be Very Dangerous For Pets

1 month ago | spinsouthwest.com | Tom Douglas

There's a warning hot weather could be deadly for pets. Dogs can quickly become overheated during higher temperatures and suffer heat stroke. The advice from experts is to walk dogs in the early morning or late evening when it's cooler outside.
The Hot Weather Could Be Very Dangerous For Pets

1 month ago | spin1038.com | Tom Douglas

There's a warning hot weather could be deadly for pets. Dogs can quickly become overheated during higher temperatures and suffer heat stroke. The advice from experts is to walk dogs in the early morning or late evening when it's cooler outside.