All the updated news related to mechanics

All the news related to mechanics updated in real time

Found 32

formechanics

Order by:

Record number of suspected modern slavery victims in UK

The number of suspected modern slavery victims in the UK has risen to its highest level in more than a decade, figures show. Some 12,727 potential victims of trafficking, slavery and forced labour were identified last year, up 20% compared with 10,...

03 Mar 2022 at 11:55

Home

103-year-old Norman’s contribution to REME acknowledged by council

A special presentation has taken place in Coleraine in honour of one of the founding members of the Royal Electrical and Mechanical Engineers (REME). 103-year-old Norman Irwin was welcomed to the event in Cloonavin by the Lord Lieutenant of ...

18 Aug 2022 at 09:33

Local News

IWD2022: County Derry twins making mark in male-dominated industry

Ten years ago, twins Shannon and Tylor Cartin were approaching the end of their schooling at St Patrick's and St Brigid's College in Claudy and all around them their female friends were figuring out their next steps. Some were planning to ...

09 Mar 2022 at 14:33

Motoring News

Quarter of drivers can’t identify what’s under a car’s bonnet – survey

More than a quarter of drivers aren’t able to identify what is under their car’s bonnet, a new survey has revealed. The findings also discovered that over a third of drivers aren’t able to top up their vehicle’s screenwash, while one in ...

19 Jan 2023 at 11:39

Ireland

Plumbers and welders among construction site workers in travel allowances strike

Mechanical workers across Ireland have downed tools in an industrial dispute over travel allowances. Unite, a union representing plumbers, fitters, welders and apprentices on construction projects throughout Ireland, said the full-day ...

06 Sept 2024 at 12:08

Exoskeleton boot ‘allows people to walk 9% faster with less effort’

An exoskeleton “boot” that allows people to walk 9% faster with 17% less effort has been developed by scientists. This robotic footwear comes with a motor that works with calf muscles to give the wearer an extra push with every step, ...

12 Oct 2022 at 20:18

Russian intelligence service behind ‘calculated and dangerous’ hacking – Truss

Russian intelligence services have targeted national infrastructure including UK energy companies and the engineering and industrial sectors in a “calculated and dangerous” hacking campaign spanning nearly a decade. The UK and ...

24 Mar 2022 at 22:55

Princess Royal pays tribute to veteran, 106, as he receives British Empire Medal

The Princess Royal has paid tribute to a 106-year-old military veteran as she presented him with the British Empire Medal (BEM). Anne attended a garden party at Hillsborough Castle in Co Down during a visit to Northern ...

10 Sept 2025 at 17:43

Features

What should I do in the event of a breakdown this summer?

Summer brings the idea of long road trips and the exploration of areas that you might not have travelled to before. It can all be done by car, of course, and going on a trip under your own steam gives you the freedom ...

26 May 2025 at 12:42

Quirky

Dad who quit floor-laying job now earns thousands building mechanical props for films such as How To Train Your Dragon

A dad who quit his floor-laying career in the pandemic is now earning thousands building complicated mechanical contraptions from scratch, including for the latest How To Train Your Dragon film. Oliver Pett, 48, who ...

27 Jun 2025 at 02:25

Local News

Tribute paid to Coleraine veteran (106) as he receives BEM

11 Sept 2025 at 11:33

Features

How can I look after my car in hot weather?

Large areas of the UK are currently experiencing hot weather, with even higher temperatures due over the coming weeks. Humans feel the effect of the hot weather, of course, but cars also need some extra ...

08 Jul 2022 at 13:16

Years
2025

Iconic Media is Ireland's largest independently owned regional newspaper and media group, with an unrivalled audience in print, online and mobile. We have 19 regional newspapers and 21 digital sites.

Iconic Digital Titles

Iconic Print Titles

Letterkenny Live

This publication supports the work of the Press Council of Ireland and Office of the Press Ombudsman, and our staff operate within the Code of Practice of the Press Council. You can obtain a copy of the Code, or contact the Council, at www.presscouncil.ie, Lo-call 1800 208 080 or email: info@presscouncil.ie.