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Why women should keep on running after dark – it’s safer than we think

IN FOCUS: More than half of women feel unsafe running or exercising outside come nightfall, according to research – but there’s very little evidence to show that they’re more at risk than in the daytime. As the evenings lengthen, Helen Coffey argues that we shouldn’t let fear hold us back

The Independent UK · Nov 21, 2025

Ashling Murphy’s boyfriend settles defamation action against BBC

The boyfriend of murdered Ashling Murphy has settled a defamation claim against the BBC.

Evening Standard · Jul 3, 2025

Please don’t ask me to message that I’ve got home safe – it’s sexist

It’s become the norm to ask women to share their whereabouts and let friends know they’re OK. But this seemingly sweet check-up ignores the truth about the dangers to women and men, argues Helen Coffey

The Independent UK · Jul 21, 2024

Ashling Murphy’s family paints a picture of a ‘one in a million’ young woman

The 23-year-old had filled her family home with Irish traditional music and planned to live and teach in Dubai.

The Independent UK · Nov 17, 2023

Ashling Murphy’s partner ‘will never get to marry soulmate’ as killer jailed

‘This country has lost somebody who made a difference,’ Ashling’s older sister Amy Murphy told the court.

The Independent UK · Nov 17, 2023

Ashling Murphy: Man jailed for life after murdering Irish schoolteacher jogging by canal

Teacher’s partner described her as ‘a light with dreams, compassion, respect’ in impact statement

The Independent UK · Nov 17, 2023

‘Ashling’s murder moved us to action to end violence against women’ – minister

Helen McEntee made her remarks after the conviction of Jozef Puska for the murder of schoolteacher Ashling Murphy in Co Offaly last year.

The Independent UK · Nov 9, 2023

Ashling Murphy’s portrait raised high and Puska’s head sank following verdict

Kathleen Murphy clutched onto a framed photograph of her daughter.

The Independent UK · Nov 9, 2023

Jozef Puska convicted after lies to police and DNA evidence presented to jury

The jury had been instructed by Judge Mr Justice Tony Hunt to analyse all the evidence in the case clinically and forensically.

The Independent UK · Nov 9, 2023

Family says ‘monster’ subjected Ashling Murphy to incomprehensible violence

Ashling Murphy’s boyfriend described her as a “vibrant, intelligent and highly-motivated woman”.

The Independent UK · Nov 9, 2023