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Establishment of national authority on adult abuse recommended by report

A new document on adult safeguarding has recommended the establishment of a new national authority dedicated to preventing and reducing abuse, neglect and coercive control. The report says a major change of culture is needed to hold individuals and ...

31 May 2022 at 09:52

County Derry Post

Man arrested in County Derry on suspicion of attempted sexual communication with a child.

Officers from Public Protection Branch have arrested a 28-year-old man in the Coleraine area on suspicion of attempted sexual communication with a child. He remains in police custody at this time for questioning. Detective Chief Inspector Kerry ...

28 Dec 2022 at 12:54

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Puberty blockers: Why are they so contentious?

Puberty blockers have become a huge talking point recently. Given the intensity of the debate, Derry Now sought a wide range of opinions for a timely and considered feature on the issue. Puberty blockers are commonly prescribed, for short-term ...

18 Sept 2023 at 13:30

Northern Ireland

Virtual trail to tell the stories of border victims of terrorism launched

A virtual legacy trail and interactive map have been launched to tell the stories of victims of terrorism in the border areas of Northern Ireland. The project has been developed by victims’ organisation South East Fermanagh Foundation (SEFF) ...

15 Aug 2023 at 00:01

Northern Ireland

East-West Council set for inaugural meeting

A new body to improve business and educational links across the UK, which was created under the deal that restored powersharing in Northern Ireland, will meet for the first time on Tuesday. Levelling Up Secretary Michael Gove will chair the ...

26 Mar 2024 at 00:01

Northern Ireland

Up to parents to discipline children, says minister on smacking ban call

A minister has insisted it is for parents to discipline their children after paediatricians called for a UK-wide ban on smacking. The current law in England and Northern Ireland has created “grey areas” which mean there is sometimes a ...

17 Apr 2024 at 10:31

Northern Ireland

Paediatricians urge law change to ban smacking in England and Northern Ireland

Laws must be changed to ensure smacking a child is not seen as acceptable in any circumstances, paediatricians have urged. The current law in England and Northern Ireland has created “grey areas” which mean there is sometimes a ...

17 Apr 2024 at 00:01

Local News

Mum of online grooming victims shares important warning to parents

On Safer Internet Day, today, 6th February 2024, the Police Service of Northern Ireland and the Safeguarding Board for Northern Ireland (SBNI) is raising awareness of the dangers for children online. Sadly, online sexual ...

06 Feb 2024 at 18:30

Northern Ireland

DUP is not split and support for new deal is absolutely decisive – Donaldson

DUP support for a deal which will return devolved government to Northern Ireland is “absolutely decisive”, party leader Sir Jeffrey Donaldson has said. The DUP leader said he recognised there were colleagues who had ...

31 Jan 2024 at 20:05

Northern Ireland

Stormont ministers insist East West Council does not undermine GFA structures

Stormont’s leaders have insisted a new body aimed at strengthening links across the UK does not undermine existing political structures of the Good Friday Agreement. Sinn Fein First Minister Michelle O’Neill and ...

26 Mar 2024 at 20:02

National News

Man in his twenties charged over attempted sexual communication with a child

Detectives have charged a man in Co Derry with one count of attempted sexual communication with a child. The 28-year-old will appear in Coleraine Magistrates’ Court on January 23. Detective Chief Inspector ...

28 Dec 2022 at 17:31

Man charged over attempted sexual communication with a child

Northern Ireland

Man arrested over attempted sexual communication with a child

Detectives have charged a man in Co Londonderry with one count of attempted sexual communication with a child. The 28-year-old will appear in Coleraine Magistrates’ Court on January 23. Detective Chief ...

28 Dec 2022 at 15:10

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