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MHRA warns women on weight loss and diabetes ‘skinny jabs’ to use effective contraception
The UK’s Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency (MHRA) has issued new guidance urging women using popular GLP-1...
Jun 5
Fuel prices in plummet at the pump to near four-year low
Motorists in the UK are reaping the benefits of a third consecutive month of falling fuel prices, with petrol and diesel now at their...
Jun 4
Wrightbus poised to lead UK’s bus decarbonisation revolution, says MP, Jim Allister
Jim Allister, TUV Party Leader and North Antrim MP In a compelling address to the House of Commons on Monday, 2 June 2025, Jim Allister,...
Jun 3
Northern Ireland joins UK-wide single-use vape ban: A win for health and nature from 1 June 2025
A landmark ban on single-use vapes has come into effect today across the United Kingdom, marking a pivotal moment in the nation’s efforts...
Jun 1
Parents of teens reminded to extend Child Benefit claims online before deadline
Parents and guardians of teenagers aged 16 to 19 are being reminded by HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) to extend their Child Benefit claims...
May 31
SOLD | Tower Centre sold to UK retail giant
Tower Centre: Wellington Street, Ballymena In a significant move for the retail sector in Northern Ireland, Frasers Group, one of the...
May 29
Ballymena firm CreevX awarded Heathrow grant to boost global water safety exports
Ballymena-based CreevX has been named one of a select group of UK small businesses to benefit from Heathrow Airport’s prestigious World...
May 29
Tax-Free Childcare Scheme Offers Up to £2,000 in Savings for Working Families
As hundreds of thousands of UK families prepare for their children to start primary school in September, HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) is...
May 26
Gary Neville champions Specsavers’ Best Worst Pitch Initiative to transform grassroots pitches
Gary Neville, former Manchester United and England footballer, is pictured with Chairman of current Specsavers Best Worst Team, Tunley...
May 26
Love Island series 12 new trailer drops with CEO of Love Maya Jama seeking a summer of twists
CEO of Love Maya Jama is seeking plenty of twists in a brand new trailer for ITV2 and ITVX’s Love Island series 12. Behind the scenes...
May 26
Springwatch 2025: BBC celebrates 20 years with new locations and spotlight on NI’s rich wildlife
Chris Packham and Michaela Strachan Image: BBC Studios/Olli Hillyer-Riley The BBC’s beloved Springwatch returns to screens on Monday, 26...
May 25
Northern Ireland’s 502 (Ulster) Squadron marks centenary with Royal event at Hillsborough Castle
502 (Ulster) Squadron’s continuity drill squad performs for guests in the gardens of Hillsborough Castle, at the event to mark the 100th...
May 24
Over 30 arrests made in Northern Ireland people smuggler crackdown
A Home Office crackdown against people-smuggling gangs and people exploiting the Common Travel Area (CTA) has led to the arrest of 33...
May 23
Ofcom investigates Royal Mail’s 2024/25 delivery performance failures
The UK’s communications regulator, Ofcom, has today launched a formal investigation into Royal Mail’s delivery performance for the...
May 23
Wrightbus wins new contract to supply next-generation ultra-low emission buses for Nottingham
The state-of-the-art, ultra-low emission StreetDeck Ultroliner bus, built by Wrightbus in Ballymena In a significant step towards...
May 22
Coca-Cola returns to Premier League as Official Soft Drink Partner in new three-year deal
The Coca-Cola Company has announced a landmark three-year partnership with the Premier League, marking the beverage giant’s return to the...
May 21
Hydrogen transport innovation: Wrightbus showcase welcomed at Westminster by North Antrim MP
In the driving seat: Jim Allister MP TUV MP Jim Allister has welcomed Ballymena-based bus manufacturer Wrightbus to Westminster for a...
May 21
Majority of drivers support court-ordered alcolocks to curb drink-driving reoffending
More than half of UK motorists support the use of court-ordered ‘alcolocks’ to tackle drink-drive reoffending, according to new research...
May 18
Sunday Times Rich List 2025: UK billionaires in decline but NI’s richest man adds £2.2 billion
The Sunday Times Rich List 2025 , released online today, has marked a historic low in the number of UK billionaires, with figures falling...
May 16
Jet2 unveils groundbreaking fully funded pilot training programme for aspiring aviators
Jet2.com , the UK’s third-largest airline, has launched an ambitious new initiative, Jet2FlightPath, designed to transform the aviation...
May 14
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