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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 County ...

18 Aug 2022 at 09:33

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 western allies have ...

24 Mar 2022 at 22:55

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 go on ...

09 Mar 2022 at 14:33

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 ...

03 Mar 2022 at 11:55

Potential modern slavery victims at new high in first quarter of 2023

The number of potential victims of modern slavery in the UK rose by more than a quarter in the first three months of 2023 compared with the same period last year and is at the highest level since the system to identify them began. A total ...

04 May 2023 at 11:31

Most of those held after crossing Channel referred as potential slavery victims

The majority of people detained after crossing the Channel to the UK in recent years have been referred as potential victims of modern slavery. Almost all of those who came under the National Referral Mechanism (NRM) while awaiting their ...

07 Mar 2023 at 14:39

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

City

UK set to launch carbon levy on imported goods in 2027

Britain is set to charge a carbon levy on imported goods under plans announced by the Treasury to help prevent UK firms being undercut by overseas manufacturers. The Treasury said the proposed new tax will come into effect in 2027, ...

18 Dec 2023 at 10:30

Motoring News

Nearly three in five drivers likely to use second-hand car parts to save money on repairs – survey

Close to three in five motorists would be likely to use a recycled car part as a way to drive down costs on repairs. Just under half of those spoken to say that they are more likely to use a recycled part now compared with five ...

16 Oct 2023 at 10:04

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 ...

12 Oct 2022 at 20:18

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 attention when ...

08 Jul 2022 at 13:16

World

EU politicians endorse ban on combustion-engine cars in 2035

The European Parliament has thrown its weight behind a proposed ban on selling new cars with combustion engines in 2035, seeking to step up the fight against climate change through the faster development of electric ...

08 Jun 2022 at 22:20

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