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Viral Northern Ireland pub returns with touching Christmas advert about grief

The co-owner of a Northern Ireland pub which went viral for its Christmas advert last year is back with a new one encouraging people to “cherish” their loved ones. Charlie’s Bar in Enniskillen, Co Fermanagh, returned on Friday with the advert ...

03 Dec 2024 at 13:45

Local News

Visit Causeway Coast and Glens shortlisted for coveted NI Social Media Awards 2024

Causeway Coast and Glens Borough Council's Destination Marketing team, Visit Causeway Coast and Glens, have been nominated for two awards in the prestigious NI Social Media Awards 2024. The team have been shortlisted for ‘Best Use of Social ...

11 Sept 2024 at 09:30

Northern Ireland

Police braced for planned unrest by ‘hateful and divisive’ groups

Police remain braced for planned unrest by “hateful and divisive groups” as they monitor reports of at least 30 possible gatherings and threats against immigration law specialists. A list of solicitors’ firms and advice agencies has been ...

07 Aug 2024 at 07:40

National News

TikTok staff in China can access EU user data, company reveals

TikTok has told its users in the UK and EU that some of its staff in China are able to access data around their accounts. In an update to its privacy policy, the social media giant’s head of privacy in Europe Elaine Fox said access for ...

03 Nov 2022 at 15:53

Arts & Entertainment

New research reveals taking a small break from social media can reduce anxiety and depression

According to new research, taking a break from social media for as little as a week can reduce depression and anxiety. People who took a break from platforms such as TikTok, Instagram, Twitter and Facebook for seven days reported an ...

07 May 2022 at 18:02

Arts & Entertainment

Elon Musk and Twitter: What could happen now?

Twitter users have voted in favour of Elon Musk stepping down as the head of the social media giant just two months after taking over the platform. The billionaire’s short tenure so far has seen a number of controversial decisions, ...

19 Dec 2022 at 17:14

Home

'Frightening' - Derry MLA gives health update after doctors feared she had a stroke

A Derry MLA has issued a health update after sharing on social media that early medical tests showed she may have had a stroke. Claire Sudgen, MLA for East Derry, posted on Facebook on Wednesday night to say that last week she ...

13 Nov 2025 at 14:00

Northern Ireland

Island of Ireland is ‘wealthy place’ for drug gangs to target

The island of Ireland is seen as “affluent and a wealthy place” for drug gangs to target, the Republic’s police chief has warned. Garda Commissioner Drew Harris said the use of drugs on both sides of the border has become ...

28 Feb 2024 at 12:32

Arts & Entertainment

Twitter users told to be wary of scam messages

Twitter has warned users to be aware of scammers posing as Twitter employees in order to try and get hold of log-in details and other personal information. It comes after a number of verified users on the platform, ...

19 May 2022 at 15:28

Arts & Entertainment

'Disaster' - Bruce Springsteen fans rage online after ‘nightmare’ queues for Croke Park

Bruce Springsteen fans have voiced their anger at Croke Park after many missed the beginning of his final sell-out Croke Park gig due to large queues outside the stadium. The Boss was performing the final show on ...

20 May 2024 at 10:10

Northern Ireland

Police chief ‘concerned’ at numbers failing vetting over social media activity

Northern Ireland’s chief constable has expressed concern at the number of applicants failing vetting because of social media usage. Jon Boutcher was speaking amid a significant Police Service of Northern Ireland ...

06 Feb 2025 at 15:55

Arts & Entertainment

BeReal: How does the social media app work and why is it becoming so popular?

A new wave of social media apps are becoming increasingly popular among young people who want to get back to interacting with friends over creating content for the world to see. At the centre of this shift is ...

22 Aug 2022 at 16:34

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