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HSBC digital banking locks out thousands of customers in UK

LONDON, UK: In the latest in a series of related issues facing British banks, on November 24, thousands of HSBC ...

Irish lives matter graffiti investigated as hate crime police

Local lawmakers have condemned the slogan as ?racist poison? and an effort to ?create fear? among immigrantsPolice in Northern Ireland ...

Booker Prize winner says he did not "have a choice" in writing novel

London [UK], November 27 (ANI): Paul Lynch won the acclaimed Booker Prize, on Sunday in London. Lynch said that his ...

Korea cruise to gold at World Amateur Team Championship in Abu Dhabi Golf Club

ABU DHABI, 28th October, 2023 (WAM) -- World No. 4 Minsol Kim's 4-under 68 and a 71 from Kyrorim Seo ...

'Irish lives matter' graffiti investigated as hate crime - police

Local lawmakers condemned the slogan as "racist poison" and an effort to "create fear" among immigrants Police in Northern Ireland ...

Reinforced Autoclaved Aerated Concrete (RAAC) identified at a school in Belfast

The Department of Education and the Education Authority have issued a statement following the detection of RAAC (Reinforced Autoclaved Aerated ...

The Department for Infrastructure announces intention to increase Strangford Lough Ferry fares

The Department for Infrastructure has announced its intention to increase fares on the Strangford Lough Ferry Service. The change to ...

DAERA announces pioneering Net Zero Accelerator Program

DAERA has announced a new innovation programme to provide local businesses the opportunity to access the UK's world class technology ...

Reappointment to the board of Northern Ireland Screen

The Department for the Economy has announced the reappointment of Tom Gray for a second term of two years and ...

Antrim and Newtownabbey Borough Council Sign Pledge to Stop all Road Deaths in Northern Ireland

Antrim and Newtownabbey Borough Council in partnership with the Department for Infrastructure, has become the first Council in Northern Ireland ...

Northern Ireland Labour Force Survey - Young People Not in Education, Employment or Training (NEET)

Statistics on young people who are not in education, employment or training (NEET) were published today by the Northern Ireland ...

Publication of findings from the Young Persons' Behaviour and Attitudes Survey 2022

The Department for the Economy has today published a statistical report presenting key findings from the Young Persons' Behaviour and ...

Consultation opens on NI Clinical Excellence Awards

A consultation has opened to seek views on reforming the Northern Ireland Clinical Excellence Awards scheme (NICEA). Clinical Excellence Awards ...

Statistical Press Release - Carbon Intensity Indicators published

Northern Ireland (NI) carbon intensity indicators 2023 are now available. This publication was produced by Statistics and Analytical Services Branch ...

If you make or import batteries or products incorporating them - DAERA needs to hear from you

A survey to learn more about how the new EU Batteries Regulation will impact on Northern Ireland traders has been ...

96% of our Bathing Waters meet required water quality standards in 2023

Northern Ireland's bathing waters continued to perform well in 2023 despite it being the wettest July in Northern Ireland since ...

Strike action will further disrupt the education of children and young people

Strike action announced today by the Northern Ireland Teachers' Council (NITC) will serve only to disrupt the education of children ...

Youth Engagement Statistics for Northern Ireland 2022/23

The Department of Justice (DoJ) today published a Research and Statistical Bulletin on 'Youth Engagement Statistics for Northern Ireland 2022/23'. ...

Department to progress reconstruction scheme for Gilnahirk Road, Belfast

A reconstruction and resurfacing scheme for the Gilnahirk Road, Belfast is being progressed as a matter of urgency following severe ...

Statistics on smoking cessation services in Northern Ireland 2022/23

The Department of Health today published statistical tables relating to smoking cessation services for 2022/23. The statistical tables provide 4-week ...

Wellbeing in Northern Ireland, 2022/23

The Executive Office today published figures for Northern Ireland for 2022/23 across four areas of wellbeing: Loneliness - measures the ...

Historic documents to be put on display as part of a regional tour of local libraries by PRONI

A Seamus Heaney letter and passenger logs from emigration ships that departed Foyle Port for North America in the mid-1800s ...

Labour Market Statistics

The labour market statistics were published today by the Northern Ireland Statistics & Research Agency. Labour Market Statistics The labour ...

Call for School Governors across Northern Ireland

A campaign has been launched by the Department of Education and the Education Authority to encourage applications for the role ...

Review of Defamation Law in Northern Ireland

The Department of Finance has announced a review of Defamation Law in Northern Ireland and is asking those with an ...

Vigilance urged following confirmation of single case of Bluetongue in Kent

The Chief Veterinary Officer (CVO) for Northern Ireland (NI) has urged farmers to be vigilant following confirmation of a single ...

New Chief Allied Health Professions Officer for Northern Ireland

The Department of Health has announced the upcoming appointment of a new Chief Allied Health Professions Officer for Northern Ireland. ...

Air Pollution in Northern Ireland 2022 report released

The 'Air Pollution in Northern Ireland 2022' report has been published today by the Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural ...

Statistical Press Release - Attitudes towards E-Vehicles in Northern Ireland 2022/23 has been published today

The 'Attitudes towards E-vehicles in Northern Ireland 2022/23' report is now available. This report, produced by the Analysis, Statistics and ...

Publication of "CAMHS Waiting Time Statistics for Northern Ireland (November 2023)"

The Department of Health (DoH) has today, published quarterly Child and Adolescent Mental Health Service (CAMHS) waiting time statistics for ...

Information on support measures for businesses impacted by floods

The Northern Ireland Civil Service (NICS) has released information on the support measures that will be available to businesses impacted ...

DAERA and USPCA urge the public to think carefully before buying a pet this Christmas

Hundreds of animals are abandoned every year in Northern Ireland following the festive season as the novelty of receiving a ...

Consultation launched on draft Tourism Strategy

The Department for the Economy has launched a public consultation on a draft Tourism Strategy for Northern Ireland which outlines ...

Resurfacing scheme for Carnbane Way, Belfast Road and Damolly Roundabout, Newry

A resurfacing scheme on A28 Carnbane Way, Belfast Road and Damolly Roundabout, Newry will commence on Monday 6 November 2023. ...

Public urged to exercise caution as flood waters begin to subside

We are continuing to respond to the flooding that has impacted parts of Northern Ireland and operational teams will remain ...

Multi-agency partners providing support to flooded areas

Partners from across the Northern Ireland Civil Service, PSNI, Local Government, NI Fire and Rescue Service, NI Ambulance Service, the ...

Publication of 'Healthy Child, Healthy Future - Health Review Statistics for Northern Ireland 2022/23'

The Department of Health has today published 'Healthy Child, Healthy Future - Health Review Statistics for Northern Ireland 2022/23'. This ...

Employee Earnings in Northern Ireland

Employee Earnings in Northern Ireland, from the Annual Survey of Hours and Earnings 2023, was published today by the Northern ...

Patients urged to take appointments to reduce waiting times

The Department of Health is urging patients on waiting lists across Northern Ireland to accept appointments for treatment at any ...

No need to wait for a GP appointment with the Pharmacy First Service

Patients across Northern Ireland are being encouraged to use the Pharmacy First service at their local chemist for a range ...

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LESBOS, Greece: Greek authorities said a cargo ship sank off the island of Lesbos over the weekend during a storm, ...

Bird flu forces culling of 1.35 million chickens on Ohio egg farm

COLUMBUS, Ohio: To stop the spread of bird flu, more than 1.3 million chickens will be killed on Ohio's Union ...

Israel accused of targeting reporters and their families

In a devastating turn of events, Israel's war on Gaza, sparked by Hamas's unprecedented attacks on October 7, has resulted ...

Candidate wins election in Louisiana by 1 vote where 43,000 voted

BATON ROUGE, Louisiana: In a Louisiana election where more than 43,000 people cast their ballots, a candidate for parish sheriff ...

CSX train derails in Kentucky, spills molten sulfur causing a fire

LIVINGSTON, Kentucky: This week, railroad operator CSX said a train derailment involving 16 cars, two of which spilled molten sulfur ...

Journalists and families taking heavy toll in Gaza

Fifty-seven journalists have been killed as of Saturday as a result of Israel's war on Gaza, which has extended to ...

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