02/06/2025
Single-Use Vapes Now Banned In Northern Ireland
The sale and supply of single-use vapes are now officially banned in Northern Ireland, a measure introduced concurrently across England, Scotland, and Wales on Sunday, 01 June.
The move by the Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs (DAERA) is a concerted effort to combat the significant environmental impact of discarded vapes and conserve valuable resources.
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02 June 2025
Single-Use Vapes Now Banned In Northern Ireland
The sale and supply of single-use vapes are now officially banned in Northern Ireland, a measure introduced concurrently across England, Scotland, and Wales on Sunday, 01 June.
Single-Use Vapes Now Banned In Northern Ireland
The sale and supply of single-use vapes are now officially banned in Northern Ireland, a measure introduced concurrently across England, Scotland, and Wales on Sunday, 01 June.
02 June 2025
Lowest Earners Left With Under £53 Weekly After Essentials
Northern Ireland's lowest-earning households are facing increasing financial strain, with their discretionary income averaging less than £53 per week after essential spending, according to the latest Household Expenditure Tracker from the Consumer Council.
Lowest Earners Left With Under £53 Weekly After Essentials
Northern Ireland's lowest-earning households are facing increasing financial strain, with their discretionary income averaging less than £53 per week after essential spending, according to the latest Household Expenditure Tracker from the Consumer Council.
02 June 2025
Belfast Gears Up To Host Major Irish Language And Arts Festival
Belfast is set to host Ireland's oldest Irish language and arts gathering, Oireachtas na Samhna, from 29 October to 2 November, with events taking place across various venues in the city.
Belfast Gears Up To Host Major Irish Language And Arts Festival
Belfast is set to host Ireland's oldest Irish language and arts gathering, Oireachtas na Samhna, from 29 October to 2 November, with events taking place across various venues in the city.
02 June 2025
Magherafelt Man Dies In Single-Vehicle Collision
A 54-year-old man, Tony Wright from the Magherafelt area, has died following a single-vehicle road traffic collision in Magherafelt yesterday, Sunday, 01 June. Police confirmed that they received a report at approximately 12:10pm of a serious road traffic collision involving a silver Peugeot Partner van on the Grange Road.
Magherafelt Man Dies In Single-Vehicle Collision
A 54-year-old man, Tony Wright from the Magherafelt area, has died following a single-vehicle road traffic collision in Magherafelt yesterday, Sunday, 01 June. Police confirmed that they received a report at approximately 12:10pm of a serious road traffic collision involving a silver Peugeot Partner van on the Grange Road.
02 June 2025
Masked Gang Attack Newtownards Home
Police are continuing their investigation today after a residential property in Killard Heights, Newtownards, was targeted in an arson and criminal damage attack last night, Sunday 01 June. Detective Sergeant Bell reported that at approximately 10:50pm, a large group of masked men, armed with hammers, forced their way into the home.
Masked Gang Attack Newtownards Home
Police are continuing their investigation today after a residential property in Killard Heights, Newtownards, was targeted in an arson and criminal damage attack last night, Sunday 01 June. Detective Sergeant Bell reported that at approximately 10:50pm, a large group of masked men, armed with hammers, forced their way into the home.
02 June 2025
New Online Academy To Boost NI's Post-Primary Teacher Development
Education Minister Paul Givan has unveiled an innovative Online Teacher Continued Professional Development (CPD) Academy, a partnership with InnerDrive, a leading UK provider of cognitive science-based educational training.
New Online Academy To Boost NI's Post-Primary Teacher Development
Education Minister Paul Givan has unveiled an innovative Online Teacher Continued Professional Development (CPD) Academy, a partnership with InnerDrive, a leading UK provider of cognitive science-based educational training.
02 June 2025
Other News In Brief
SF Calls For Mandatory Suicide Prevention Training For Frontline Staff Sinn Féin MLA Órlaithí Flynn has announced plans to introduce legislation that would make suicide prevention training a mandatory requirement for frontline staff across public bodies and government departments in Northern Ireland.
Other News In Brief
SF Calls For Mandatory Suicide Prevention Training For Frontline Staff Sinn Féin MLA Órlaithí Flynn has announced plans to introduce legislation that would make suicide prevention training a mandatory requirement for frontline staff across public bodies and government departments in Northern Ireland.
30 May 2025
'Know Your Units' Campaign Launched To Boost Alcohol Awareness
The Public Health Agency (PHA) has launched a new 'Know your units' campaign across community pharmacies in Northern Ireland throughout June and July 2025. Part of the Living Well service, the initiative aims to increase public awareness of alcohol drinking guidelines and the associated health risks of excessive consumption.
'Know Your Units' Campaign Launched To Boost Alcohol Awareness
The Public Health Agency (PHA) has launched a new 'Know your units' campaign across community pharmacies in Northern Ireland throughout June and July 2025. Part of the Living Well service, the initiative aims to increase public awareness of alcohol drinking guidelines and the associated health risks of excessive consumption.
30 May 2025
Peter Gallagher Murder Investigation 'Wholly Inadequate' - Ombudsman
The Police Ombudsman has concluded that the police investigation into the 1993 murder of Peter Gallagher was "wholly inadequate" and failed his family. Mr. Gallagher, a 44-year-old father of seven, was fatally shot by a loyalist gunman in west Belfast on March 24, 1993. Police Ombudsman Mrs. Marie Anderson's investigation of a complaint from Mr.
Peter Gallagher Murder Investigation 'Wholly Inadequate' - Ombudsman
The Police Ombudsman has concluded that the police investigation into the 1993 murder of Peter Gallagher was "wholly inadequate" and failed his family. Mr. Gallagher, a 44-year-old father of seven, was fatally shot by a loyalist gunman in west Belfast on March 24, 1993. Police Ombudsman Mrs. Marie Anderson's investigation of a complaint from Mr.
30 May 2025
£10m Waiting List Reimbursement Scheme To Launch Next Week
Health Minister Mike Nesbitt has confirmed that Northern Ireland's new £10 million Waiting List Reimbursement Scheme will commence on 02 June, 2025. The scheme aims to address the significant challenges posed by long hospital waiting lists by allowing eligible patients to reclaim costs for treatments received outside Northern Ireland.
£10m Waiting List Reimbursement Scheme To Launch Next Week
Health Minister Mike Nesbitt has confirmed that Northern Ireland's new £10 million Waiting List Reimbursement Scheme will commence on 02 June, 2025. The scheme aims to address the significant challenges posed by long hospital waiting lists by allowing eligible patients to reclaim costs for treatments received outside Northern Ireland.
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Northern Ireland WeatherToday:A sunny but frosty start for many. However cloud increases by midday with a few showers reaching the north coast, these mostly light but spreading inland this afternoon. Chilly. Maximum temperature 8 °C.Tonight:A rather cloudy evening with scattered showers. Becoming drier through the night with some good clear spells developing and a patchy frost away from coasts. Minimum temperature 0 °C.