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Over a third of UK adults don’t know that high blood pressure is the biggest risk factor for stroke
A worryingly large proportion of UK adults don’t know that high blood pressure is the most likely cause of stroke, according to new...
Feb 23


Quarter of drivers affected by bright headlights drive less at night as a result
A quarter of drivers (25%) who find vehicle headlights too bright are driving less at night as a result, while 22% say they wish they...
Feb 17


Ryanair calls for NATS CEO to resign as thousands of passengers suffers delays
Ryanair today (15 Feb) called for NATS (National Air Traffic Services) CEO, Martin Rolfe, to step aside as thousands of passengers...
Feb 15


Industry receives a shot in the arm thanks to phenomenal Wrightbus growth
Leading zero-emission bus manufacturer Wrightbus has issued a rallying cry to industry partners as it ramps up production for another...
Feb 13

Swann & Armstrong call on Treasury for hospitality VAT parity
Ulster Unionist MP Robin Swann and UUP Economy Spokesperson Diana Armstrong MLA have written to the Chancellor of the Exchequer, Rachel...
Feb 13


The Jonathan Ross Show is back for a brand-new series!
The Jonathan Ross Show is back for a brand-new series, and on this week’s episode Jonathan is joined by stage and screen icon Brian Cox,...
Feb 12

Parents of Bebe King and Elsie Stancombe speak out for the first time on television
Today on Good Morning Britain, host Susanna Reid spoke to the parents of Bebe King and Elsie Stancombe , who were tragically murdered at...
Feb 10


Northern Ireland and Wales work together on groundbreaking cancer innovation projects
Five innovative projects across Northern Ireland and Wales have been awarded a share of £1million to develop technology to reduce waiting...
Jan 28

RED weather warning issued with winds up to 100mph forecast for Northern Ireland
Ahead of Storm Éowyn’s arrival in Northern Ireland the Met Office has issued a Red Weather Warning advising very strong winds associated...
Jan 23

Amber warning in place ahead of Storm Éowyn
With Storm Éowyn expected to bring very strong winds and widespread disruption on Friday, 24th January, the Met Office has issued a...
Jan 22

Storm Éowyn named as strong winds, heavy rain and snow forecast
Storm Éowyn has been named with disruptive winds likely for some on Friday 24th and Saturday 25th January. The system could bring gusts...
Jan 21

TV | Emirates FA Cup Fourth Round schedule confirmed
The 2024-25 Emirates FA Cup Fourth Round schedule, including the BBC and ITV’s live broadcast selections, can now be confirmed. Friday...
Jan 18


Concerns over ‘devastating impact’ on tourism as Home Office travel scheme begins
Economy Minister Conor Murphy has again pressed the Home Office to reconsider their implementation of a new scheme that will have a...
Jan 7


Quit for a week and save a day, say health experts
Smokers who choose to quit on 1 January could save a whole day of their life by 8 January, according to new research. Smokers who choose...
Dec 30, 2024


Deal agreed to secure Harland & Wolff’s future protecting around 500 shipbuilding jobs in NI
Navantia has agreed a commercial deal to purchase all four of Harland & Wolff's shipyards, securing 1,000 UK shipbuilding job, including...
Dec 19, 2024

Secretary of State announces the appointment of a new Northern Ireland Veterans Commissioner
Newly appointed NI Veterans Commissioner, David Johnstone The Secretary of State for Northern Ireland, Rt Hon Hilary Benn MP, has...
Dec 18, 2024

Dreaming of a White Christmas? Check out the weather forecast for the week ahead
With just a week to go until Christmas Day, we take a look at the outlook for the festive period. Before we get closer to Christmas Day...
Dec 18, 2024


Childline is ready to be there for thousands of children over the festive period
The NSPCC’s Childline service is anticipating thousands of children and young people reaching out to them for help and support across the...
Dec 17, 2024

The NSPCC sees a surge in concerns about children experiencing domestic abuse
THE NSPCC is dealing with an increase in contacts to its Helpline from adults across the UK with concerns about children who are...
Dec 15, 2024


TV | The Royal Variety Performance returns with this year’s hosts Amanda Holden & Alan Carr
Hosts Amanda Holden and Alan Carr. (Image: Christian Vermaak) Amanda Holden is teaming up with her TV hubby Alan Carr to host the...
Dec 14, 2024
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