A NEW law makes it illegal to sell tobacco products to anyone born after 2008. The Tobacco and Vapes Act, passed by the UK Government this week, will apply to Northern Ireland once it takes effect next year, Health Minister Mike Nesbitt has welcomed the news, which is set to create a “smoke-free generation”. “Tobacco is uniquely harmful; no other consumer product kills two … [Read more...] about New law bans sale of cigarettes to anyone born after 2008
Irish League club apologises over ‘terrible mistake’ that saw DUP politician banned from ground
IRISH LEAGUE club Coleraine has apologised after a DUP politician was reportedly banned from their ground at the weekend. Maurice Bradley took to social media on Saturday to say that he was refused entry to the Showgrounds in Co. Derry for the Bannsiders' 6-2 victory over Glentoran that sealed second place in the league. However, Coleraine have now issued a formal apology to Mr … [Read more...] about Irish League club apologises over ‘terrible mistake’ that saw DUP politician banned from ground
‘This must be a turning point,’ says councillor after child fires discarded gun in Dublin
A DUBLIN councillor has called on the government to better support his local community after a child fired a discarded gun found in a bush. The incident reportedly happened in Ballymun, Dublin 9 on Tuesday afternoon. A man in his 20s and a male teenager have been arrested in connection with the investigation. No one was injured, however, Conor Reddy of People Before Profit said … [Read more...] about ‘This must be a turning point,’ says councillor after child fires discarded gun in Dublin
‘I felt so ashamed’: Victims speak out after former teacher jailed for indecent assault
THREE victims have spoken out about the impact historical abuse had on them after seeing the perpetrator jailed. Former teacher William Lloyd Lavery, 77, from Lisburn, was sentenced at Laganside Crown Court in Belfast on Tuesday to two years' imprisonment for six counts of indecent assault of a child. Lloyd Lavery sexually assaulted four girls, all aged around 13 years old, … [Read more...] about ‘I felt so ashamed’: Victims speak out after former teacher jailed for indecent assault
Man arrested after gardaí seize drugs worth €643,000 in Co. Limerick
A MAN has been arrested after gardaí seized drugs worth €643,000 in Co. Limerick. The drugs were discovered today during a search of a residence in Annacotty as part of ongoing investigations into the sale and supply of drugs in the region. Gardaí recovered suspected cannabis with an estimated street value of €470,000 and suspected cocaine thought to be worth €140,000. They … [Read more...] about Man arrested after gardaí seize drugs worth €643,000 in Co. Limerick