Households urged to check bills for £150 winter energy discount
Eligible households must be named on their electricity bill by 23 August to receive the Warm Home Discount automatically this winter.
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Kingpin Recycling fleet authorisation halved after tachograph failings
The Shropshire tyre recycling operator’s licence has been curtailed indefinitely from 12 vehicles to six after a public inquiry.
First patient receives ZI-MA4-1 therapy at Manchester's Christie hospital
A woman with advanced ovarian cancer became the first person in the world to receive the ZI-MA4-1 therapy at The Christie hospital in Manchester. The treatment is part of a clinical trial testing its use across several cancer types.
Hamas says that they will disarm if Israel withdraws from and ends its military campaign in the Gaza Strip and if Israel and the U.S. honors the ceasefire agreement…
Hamas says that they will disarm if Israel withdraws from and ends its military campaign in the Gaza Strip and if Israel and the U.S. honors the ceasefire agreement signed in October 2025.
Zero-emission vehicle licence weight limit to rise in Northern Ireland
From 1 August, Category B drivers will be allowed to drive some heavier zero-emission goods vehicles under new regulations.
£627,000 resurfacing scheme planned for Grove Road
The Ballymena works will cover 2.17km between Ballyloughan Brow and Cushendall Road Roundabout from 10 August.
£650,000 resurfacing scheme announced for A55 Belvoir Road
Work between Newtownbreda Road and Saintfield Road is due to start on 11 August and continue until early October.
Northern Ireland GDS dentists’ taxable income rises
NHS England figures estimate average taxable income for self-employed GDS dentists in Northern Ireland at £87,600 in 2024/25.