POLITICAL ‘in-fighting’ must be brought to an end in Northern Ireland this year, the SDLP’s Claire Hanna has said. The party leader called on the Northern Ireland Exeucitve to make “doing its job” its New Year’s resolution for 2026. “2025 has been a tough year for many in Northern Ireland,” Ms Hanna said in a New Year’s Day message. “Public services have continued to decline … [Read more...] about Call for NI Executive to make ‘doing their job’ their New Year’s resolution
Northern Ireland’s chief nursing officer ‘delighted’ to be recognised in New Year Honours list
NORTHERN Ireland's Chief Nursing Officer (CNO) has been named in the New Year’s Honours list. Professor Maria McIlgorm was awarded an Order of the British Empire (OBE) for services to nursing and midwifery in King Charles’ list for 2026. The Belfast native has 40 years of experience in nursing, having worked at settings across England and Scotland as well as in Northern … [Read more...] about Northern Ireland’s chief nursing officer ‘delighted’ to be recognised in New Year Honours list
UN chief slams Israel’s ‘unlawful’ plan to prevent 37 aid agencies from operating in Gaza
A SENIOR United Nations official has condemned Israel's plan to prevent 37 aid agencies from operating in Gaza, describing it as the 'latest in a pattern of unlawful restrictions on humanitarian access'. Volker Türk, UN High Commissioner for Human Rights, was responding to Israel's decision to revoke licences to organisations that fail to provide details about their Palestinian … [Read more...] about UN chief slams Israel’s ‘unlawful’ plan to prevent 37 aid agencies from operating in Gaza
Five injured, including three teenagers, following suspected arson attack on Dublin residence
FIVE people, including three teenagers, have been injured following a suspected arson attack on a residence in Dublin. Gardaí and emergency services responded to a report of a fire at Creston Avenue at around 12.45am today. A woman in her 40s and another in her 20s, as well as two teenage boys and a teenage girl, were taken by ambulance to James Connolly Memorial and Temple … [Read more...] about Five injured, including three teenagers, following suspected arson attack on Dublin residence
Pedestrian dies following Co. Kildare collision
A MAN has died following a collision involving a car and a pedestrian in Co. Kildare. The incident occurred at around 6pm on Tuesday on the R445-Monasterevin Road between Kildare Town in and Monasterevin. Gardaí say the pedestrian, a man aged in his 40s, has been pronounced deceased. A technical examination of the scene is due be conducted by Forensic Collision … [Read more...] about Pedestrian dies following Co. Kildare collision