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Cost of food is main factor for Irish shoppers when buying

The cost of food, food safety and taste are the main factors affecting food purchases by Irish consumers, latest research shows. The Food Safety Authority of Ireland (FSAI) has welcomed EU-wide research conducted by the European Food Safety ...

03 Oct 2022 at 12:58

National News

RNLI launches lifeboat to rescue family stranded on 43ft cruiser

A family of four has been assisted to shore from a 43ft cruiser which was left adrift off Co Cork following engine failure. The Lough Derg RNLI lifeboat Jean Spier launched yesterday (Thursday August 18) at just after 5pm following a ...

19 Aug 2022 at 10:44

Northern Ireland

20mph zones ‘reduced casualties and collisions by 2% in Belfast’

A 20mph speed limit on Belfast city centre streets led to a 2% reduction in crashes and casualties, a study found. Researchers from the Queen’s University Belfast took part in the study, which also examined the impact of 20mph zones ...

29 Sept 2022 at 13:14

Motoring

Experts reveal 6 ways to stay safe when driving this Autumn

With the change of seasons resulting in altered driving conditions, now is the time to take steps to ensure your car is roadworthy ahead of winter. We have officially entered Autumn, and whether you love or hate the cooler mornings ...

28 Sept 2022 at 15:39

Arts & Entertainment

Snapchat introduces new safety feature

Snapchat is introducing a new in-app tool to enable parents to get more insights on how their teenagers use Snapchat without compromising their children’s privacy. Family Centre will show parents their children’s friend list and ...

09 Aug 2022 at 10:03

National News

Water safety advice issued as hot weather blankets country

With Met Éireann issuing a weather advisory for hot weather from today (Wednesday August 10) through to the rest of the week and the weekend, the RNLI, Irish Coast Guard and Water Safety Ireland are urging people to plan for ...

10 Aug 2022 at 18:00

Arts & Entertainment

Influencer Andrew Tate banned from Facebook and Instagram

Influencer Andrew Tate has been banned from Facebook and Instagram for violating its policies, social media giant Meta has confirmed. The parent company of the two platforms said it had removed Mr Tate’s official accounts ...

20 Aug 2022 at 08:23

National News

Ireland has lowest drink-driving checks European study finds

The levels of drink-driving checks in Ireland are among the lowest in Europe, according to a new study. The European Transport Safety Council completed the study which finds that the number of fines per head of ...

18 Mar 2022 at 12:30

Warning: drivers reminded of risks on morning after St Patrick's Day celebrations

National News

Warning: motorists reminded of risks driving on morning after St Patrick's Day celebrations

One in four motorists (26%) admitted there were times when they may have been over the limit when driving the morning after a night out according, according to new attitudinal research released by the Road ...

15 Mar 2022 at 13:43

Local News

PCSP taking steps to address anti-social behaviour in Limavady

Causeway Coast and Glens Policing and Community Safety Partnership say they are taking steps to address a recent spate of anti-social behaviour in Limavady. The PCSP is working closely with the PSNI and ...

23 Mar 2022 at 22:00

DerryNow

Public urged to protect beauty spots when visiting over Easter break

NI Water is appealing to the public to help protect its beauty spots, including local reservoirs, when visiting this Easter. When you litter or light fires you are ruining the area and the experience ...

14 Apr 2022 at 15:39

National News

Easter weekend prompts joint water safety appeal from the Coast Guard, RNLI & Water Safety Ireland

In the lead up to the Easter bank holiday weekend, the Coast Guard, RNLI and Water Safety Ireland have issued a joint water safety appeal and are asking people to take some basic precautions to stay ...

14 Apr 2022 at 15:31

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