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Doug Beattie Announces Bid To Become Next UUP Leader Upper Bann MLA Doug Beattie has announced his bid to become the next leader of the Ulster Unionist Party (UUP). The current leader Steve Aiken confirmed he is to resign from the post. In a statement Mr Beattie said: "I know it was not an easy decision for Steve to make but it was made with a moral courage that typifies his service to both his country and party. "I am grateful for his leadership and his frie...

Northern Irelands Climate Change Bill has passed its second stage. Lead Sponsor of the Climate Bill for Northern Ireland, Clare Bailey MLA has commented after a majority of MLAs supported the Bill. She said: "Im delighted that MLAs from right across the political spectrum voted in favour of the Climate Bill for Northern Ireland. "Their support comes as recognition that urgent action is needed to deal with climate breakdown and species decline and an acknowledgement that we must ...

A new campaign has launched to encourage younger people to get the Coronavirus vaccine. Launched by the Public Health Agency, the campaign will feature TV and radio adverts, as well outdoor advertising and a strong social media push. The campaign encourages anyone aged over 18 who is not already vaccinated to get it when eligible. It shows how getting the vaccine is a simple thing to do and will help bring us closer, not only to our friends and family, but closer to life feeling...

Two Arrests After Suspected Cocaine Discovered In Tyrone Two men have been arrested after suspected cocaine, worth an estimated street value of around £500,000, was discovered in the Fintona area in County Tyrone. The suspects, aged 35 and 25, have been detained in police custody in connection with drugs related offences. Detective Inspector Shaw said: "The arrests and seizure were the result of searches carried out today in the Fintona area. "Drugs cause si...

Click here for the latest headlines. 02 August 2016 Scottish Conservative Party leader Ruth Davidson is to give a lecture on marriage equality as part of the Belfast Pride Festival. Ms Davidson, who recently got engaged to her partner Jen Wilson, said she was "honoured" to be asked to give a speech. 25 September 2019 Green Party Councillor Rachel Woods has been named as the new MLA for north Down. Ms...

01 December 2020 The UK Government has decided not to establish a public inquiry into the murder of Belfast solicitor Pat Finucane. Mr Finucane, a practicing lawyer, was murdered in his home in North Belfast on the evening of Sunday 12 February 1989. He was shot 14 times. The attack was carried out by gunmen from a loyalist paramilitary group. Northern Ireland Weather This Evening and Tonight: Rather cloudy through the evening and overnight with s...

People Urged To Holiday At Home People are being urged to holiday at home to provide a much-needed boost to Northern Irelands tourism industry. Tourism NIs new A small step to a giant adventure campaign is encouraging people across Northern Ireland to plan staycations ahead of the indicative reopening date for the hospitality sector of 24 May. Economy Minister Diane Dodds said: "There is so much beautiful nature, scenic surroundings and epic adventures right ...

A man has been attacked by a gang armed with hammers in LDerry. The victim sustained a head injury after being assaulted inside a flat in the Frield Close area at around 11.30pm on Friday. A woman who was in the property was not harmed however she was left badly shaken. Items were thrown from upstairs windows and smashed during the incident. Detective Sergeant Galbraith said: "It was reported that a number of masked men, some of whom were armed with hammers, gained entry to a fl...