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Spring COVID-19 booster to be offered to higher risk groups
A spring COVID-19 booster vaccination will be offered to those at higher risk of severe COVID-19, the Department of Health has announced....
Mar 7, 2023


Unions engaging to coordinate strike action across entire civil service in NI
Unite and the GMB have confirmed that in separate ballots of their members employed in the industrial civil service, workers [which...
Mar 7, 2023


100,000 young people cash in with Translink’s yLink card as 50% discount introduced
Translink is celebrating 100,000 young people registering for its popular yLink card which now offers users a 50% discount on travel - an...
Mar 7, 2023


Firmus Energy announces its second tariff reduction this year
Northern Ireland’s largest supplier of natural gas, firmus energy, has today, for the second time this year, announced that it will be...
Mar 7, 2023


‘Be extra careful’ – DfI strike action to disrupt gritting services across network
The Department for Infrastructure (DfI) has urged road users to be extra careful on the roads this week as a period of cold weather...
Mar 6, 2023


Woman remains in critical condition after four vehicle collision on M2
Police are appealing for witnesses and information following a serious four-vehicle road traffic collision on the M2 southbound close to...
Mar 6, 2023


Met Office issue warning for snow and ice across Northern Ireland
The Met Office has this morning, Monday 6 March, issued a yellow weather warning for Northern Ireland saying snow showers and icy patches...
Mar 6, 2023


GenoME Diagnostics closes £1.4m funding round to help with earlier detection of ovarian cancer
Belfast-based cancer diagnostics company GenoME Diagnostics has closed a £1.4 million funding round which will be used to further develop...
Mar 6, 2023


Translink wins ‘Rail Team of the Year’ at national Rail Business Awards
Translink has scooped the “Rail Team of the Year” award at the prestigious Rail Business Awards 2023, the national awards for the UK rail...
Mar 4, 2023


NI Water launches recruitment drive
NI Water have launched a brand new recruitment drive and are looking for great people to join the team in 2023 and start a career that...
Mar 4, 2023


George Cross on display in Ulster Museum
The George Cross is being put on public display in Northern Ireland. The award was presented to the four National Health Services of the...
Mar 3, 2023


Translink, IFA and Ulster GAA team-up to launch Play It Safe campaign
Northern Ireland’s public transport provider, Translink, has announced a new safety initiative in partnership with local sporting...
Mar 3, 2023


Engineering works continue on rail line this weekend
Bus substitutions between Great Victoria Street and Yorkgate stations Translink are making passengers aware of essential engineering...
Mar 2, 2023


Hovis strike action suspended after management make improved pay offer
Strike action planned by workers at Hovis’ Belfast plant which was scheduled to commence at 6am on Sunday March 5th has been suspended...
Mar 2, 2023


Two men arrested in connection with attempted murder of DCI John Caldwell
Detectives investigating the attempted murder of Detective Chief Inspector John Caldwell on Wednesday 22nd February at the Killyclogher...
Mar 1, 2023


New laws coming into effect offering greater protections for private tenants
New laws governing private tenancies in Northern Ireland will come into effect from 1 April 2023.
Mar 1, 2023


Five men released following questioning in connection with attempted murder of DCI Caldwell
Detectives have been granted more time to question a 47-year-old man arrested in connection with the investigation into the attempted...
Mar 1, 2023


Union warns strike is likely to impact bread supplies on shelves across Northern Ireland
Workers of Unite the Union have voted by a margin of more than 95% for strike action in pursuit of a cost of living pay increase at...
Feb 28, 2023


Aer Lingus Regional strengthens Belfast schedule with new service to the Isle of Man
Emerald Airlines, exclusive operator of Aer Lingus Regional services announces a new service linking Belfast City with the Isle of Man....
Feb 28, 2023


Direct appeal and CCTV released of gunmen fleeing scene after shooting DCI John Caldwell
Detectives from the Police Service of Northern Ireland’s Major Investigation Team have issued a direct appeal for information following...
Feb 27, 2023
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