Commissioner for older people steps down after eight years
Recently speaking out against winter fuel cuts and scams against pensioners, a replacement for Eddie Lynch has yet to be announced.
Northern Ireland
Teenager in east Belfast seriously injured after scrambler crash
The man in his late teens was taken to hospital after his scrambler collided with a car
‘It was a tough journey, but I did it’ - Queen’s PhD graduate celebrates with son after previous loss of a child
Dr Natasha Kennedy attended her graduation this week with son Torin, have previously experienced the loss of another child.
Five arrested over cross-border cocaine smuggling
The suspects were held as part of a probe into the smuggling of drugs into Northern Ireland from the Republic of Ireland.
New home for Welcome Organisation charity forced to shut following arson attack
Charity that helps the homeless and those with addiction issues has moved to new temporary premises in Belfast city centre
Former prison chief appointed Department of Education interim accounting officer
There is no permanent secretary listed on the department’s website
Fifty-eight officers injured in vehicle rammings in last year
The officially recorded injuries were sustained in 40 rammings in the calendar year to November 30.
Sale of disposable vapes in north will be banned from June 1 2025
New guidance for businesses currently stocking single-use vape products will be published later this month
Toddler allegedly shaken and beaten to death after being forced to drink more water, High Court hears
Tavia da Costa was found dead at her family home
Miami police ‘unaware’ of alleged sexual assault on Armagh GAA trip as man arrested by PSNI
The force confirmed on Wednesday it had made an arrest of a man in his 30s on suspicion of sexual assault