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Postbox toppers appear in cities across UK to celebrate new children’s book by Belfast author
Bright and cheery postbox toppers have appeared in cities across the UK to celebrate the launch of The Snail Artist by an east Belfast author.
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Cosmetic nurse calls for stricter aesthetics industry regulations in NI
A nurse with decades of experience in the UK’s beauty industry has called for tighter restrictions on non-surgical cosmetic procedures in Northern Ireland, arguing that children are being put at risk due to the lack of regulation.
Victims campaigner demands answers after file on Gerry Kelly’s IRA role ‘pulled by Irish government’
A victims’ campaigner has demanded an urgent explanation from the Irish Government over claims it pulled a file alleging that Gerry Kelly was a key IRA figure in the 1990s.
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Japanese-style sleeping pods part of £5m boutique budget hotel planned for Belfast
Japanese-style capsule sleeping pods could be coming to Northern Ireland amid plans for a new £5m boutique budget hotel, the Belfast Telegraph can reveal.
Alleged New IRA chief claims child sex image charges are ‘smear tactic’
An alleged New IRA commander charged with the attempted murder of Detective Chief Inspector John Caldwell has claimed that fresh charges of possession of extreme pornography and an indecent image of a child are an attempt to smear him.
Donald Trump says Iran wants to talk as death toll from protests rises
US President Donald Trump said on Sunday that Iran proposed negotiations after his threat to strike the Islamic Republic over its bloody crackdown targeting demonstrators, a move coming as activists said the death toll in protests rose to at least 544.
Delayed medical appointment letters an ‘absolute disgrace’, blasts former mayor
A former MLA has hit out after a letter about a medical appointment arrived in the post two weeks after he was scheduled to attend.
Almost 5,000 vacant homes in Belfast and Derry could help alleviate housing crisis, says MLA
Almost 5,000 vacant homes across Northern Ireland’s two main cities could be used to help alleviate the “worst of the housing crisis”, it has been claimed.
MLA Cara Hunter quits X over social media site’s stance on deepfake AI imagery
An MLA is quitting the social media site X amid a row over an artificial intelligence tool linked to the platform which has been used to digitally undress people.
Autistic Barbie doll launch welcomed as ‘milestone’ in representation
The launch of the first autistic Barbie doll has been welcomed by campaigners and charities as a step towards more “authentic, joyful” representation for neurodivergent children.
Sepa increases number of flood warnings and alerts as heavy rainfall worsens
Scotland’s environmental agency has increased the number of flood warnings and alerts for Scotland after a weekend of harsh weather conditions.
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Snow melt and heavy rain could lead to flooding after storm – forecasters
Heavy rain and melting snow and ice could lead to flooding in the wake of Storm Goretti, the Met Office has warned.
FSA explores unhealthy food promotion restrictions in NI
New research has been published exploring potential legislation which "could have wide-reaching implications"
Economy Minister announces over £2million to help cut energy bills for 1,000+ NI homes
The Minister also highlighted that the investment will provide a welcome boost to local businesses delivering energy-efficiency services.
Simon Harris to meet California governor Gavin Newsom during US visit
The Tanaiste is to meet with California governor Gavin Newsom as part of a visit to the US state.
Experts use ‘filler’ treatment to restore sight in people with rare condition
People with a rare and untreatable condition that causes blindness have had their sight restored with injections of a low-cost gel used in most eye surgeries.
Care sector may become ‘irreparably broken’ without more support, union says
More support is needed for the care sector in the next Budget or it may become “irreparably broken”, a union has warned.
Newborns with jaundice treated at home in sleeping bag-style garment
Newborn babies with jaundice can now be treated at home in a special sleeping bag-style garment following the launch of a Hospital at Home service by Scotland’s biggest health board.
39% of adults want to see ultra-processed foods banned – survey
Two thirds of UK adults believe the next generation will suffer poorer health due to ultra-processed foods (UPFs) and 39% would like to see them banned, a survey suggests.