23/07/2025
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Belfast Man Fined For Uncertified XL Bully Dog
A Belfast man was sentenced at Belfast Magistrates’ Court on Tuesday, 22 July 2025, for keeping an XL Bully dog without the required exemption certificate. Ryan Tyrie of Willowfield Street, Belfast, failed to obtain the certificate by the 31 December 2024 deadline. He was fined £150, ordered to pay £800 in kennelling costs, and £123 in legal and court costs. Belfast City Council, which brought the prosecution, confirmed Mr Tyrie is now cooperating to exempt his dog.
Fatal Shooting In Maguiresbridge Leaves Two Dead
Police are currently at the scene of a shooting incident in the Drummeer Road area of Maguiresbridge, where two people have died. Two other individuals are being treated in hospital for serious injuries. Authorities have confirmed there is no ongoing risk to the public. A further update is expected from police in due course.
DUP MLA Welcomes Deepfake Criminalisation Consultation
DUP Lagan Valley MLA Diane Forsythe has welcomed the Department of Justice's public consultation on proposed legislation to criminalise the creation and sharing of deepfake content. Ms Forsythe stated that the move is "long overdue and essential to protecting victims from digital exploitation and abuse." She highlighted the "vile and cowardly form of abuse" that deepfakes, particularly those of a sexual or degrading nature, represent, causing devastating emotional and psychological consequences for victims. The DUP has consistently called for stronger protections, urging public participation in the consultation to ensure victims are protected and perpetrators held accountable.
A Belfast man was sentenced at Belfast Magistrates’ Court on Tuesday, 22 July 2025, for keeping an XL Bully dog without the required exemption certificate. Ryan Tyrie of Willowfield Street, Belfast, failed to obtain the certificate by the 31 December 2024 deadline. He was fined £150, ordered to pay £800 in kennelling costs, and £123 in legal and court costs. Belfast City Council, which brought the prosecution, confirmed Mr Tyrie is now cooperating to exempt his dog.
Fatal Shooting In Maguiresbridge Leaves Two Dead
DUP MLA Welcomes Deepfake Criminalisation Consultation
DUP Lagan Valley MLA Diane Forsythe has welcomed the Department of Justice's public consultation on proposed legislation to criminalise the creation and sharing of deepfake content. Ms Forsythe stated that the move is "long overdue and essential to protecting victims from digital exploitation and abuse." She highlighted the "vile and cowardly form of abuse" that deepfakes, particularly those of a sexual or degrading nature, represent, causing devastating emotional and psychological consequences for victims. The DUP has consistently called for stronger protections, urging public participation in the consultation to ensure victims are protected and perpetrators held accountable.
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24 July 2025
Police Name Victims Of Fermanagh Fatal Shooting
The Police Service of Northern Ireland (PSNI) has identified the three individuals who tragically lost their lives in a shooting incident in Maguiresbridge, County Fermanagh, yesterday, Wednesday, 23 July. They are 45-year-old Vanessa Whyte, 13-year-old Sara Rutledge, and 14-year-old James Rutledge. All three were members of the same household.
Police Name Victims Of Fermanagh Fatal Shooting
The Police Service of Northern Ireland (PSNI) has identified the three individuals who tragically lost their lives in a shooting incident in Maguiresbridge, County Fermanagh, yesterday, Wednesday, 23 July. They are 45-year-old Vanessa Whyte, 13-year-old Sara Rutledge, and 14-year-old James Rutledge. All three were members of the same household.
24 July 2025
Ministers Express Horror And Heartbreak Over Fermanagh Shooting Tragedy
Health Minister Mike Nesbitt and Justice Minister Naomi Long have released a joint statement expressing their shock and sadness following the fatal shooting incident in Maguiresbridge, County Fermanagh. In their statement, the Ministers conveyed their "deepest sympathies to the families affected and to the wider community in County Fermanagh.
Ministers Express Horror And Heartbreak Over Fermanagh Shooting Tragedy
Health Minister Mike Nesbitt and Justice Minister Naomi Long have released a joint statement expressing their shock and sadness following the fatal shooting incident in Maguiresbridge, County Fermanagh. In their statement, the Ministers conveyed their "deepest sympathies to the families affected and to the wider community in County Fermanagh.
24 July 2025
Contraception Warning For Women On Weight Loss And Diabetes Medicines
The Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency (MHRA) has issued an important reminder to women using popular medications for weight loss and diabetes, urging them to utilise effective contraception.
Contraception Warning For Women On Weight Loss And Diabetes Medicines
The Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency (MHRA) has issued an important reminder to women using popular medications for weight loss and diabetes, urging them to utilise effective contraception.
24 July 2025
Police Appeal For Information Following East Belfast Shop Robbery
Police are appealing for information following a robbery at a shop on Connsbrook Avenue, east Belfast, which occurred yesterday, Wednesday, 23 July. Detective Sergeant McGearty reported that shortly before 10:00, a masked man, armed with a knife, entered the premises and demanded that a staff member open the till.
Police Appeal For Information Following East Belfast Shop Robbery
Police are appealing for information following a robbery at a shop on Connsbrook Avenue, east Belfast, which occurred yesterday, Wednesday, 23 July. Detective Sergeant McGearty reported that shortly before 10:00, a masked man, armed with a knife, entered the premises and demanded that a staff member open the till.
24 July 2025
M3 Lagan Bridge Maintenance to Resume Next Month in Belfast
A major £400,000 maintenance project on the M3 Lagan Bridge in Belfast will recommence next month, continuing essential works to replace bridge bearings, Northern Ireland Infrastructure Minister Liz Kimmins has announced.
M3 Lagan Bridge Maintenance to Resume Next Month in Belfast
A major £400,000 maintenance project on the M3 Lagan Bridge in Belfast will recommence next month, continuing essential works to replace bridge bearings, Northern Ireland Infrastructure Minister Liz Kimmins has announced.
24 July 2025
Minister Commends Shopmobility For Community Connection
Infrastructure Minister Liz Kimmins has visited the Shopmobility Mid Ulster branch in Dungannon to acknowledge the significant role the organisation plays in supporting individuals with reduced mobility. The charity offers vital mobility equipment loans across the Dungannon, Cookstown, and Magherafelt areas.
Minister Commends Shopmobility For Community Connection
Infrastructure Minister Liz Kimmins has visited the Shopmobility Mid Ulster branch in Dungannon to acknowledge the significant role the organisation plays in supporting individuals with reduced mobility. The charity offers vital mobility equipment loans across the Dungannon, Cookstown, and Magherafelt areas.
24 July 2025
Communities Minister Launches Historic Environment Fund
Communities Minister Gordon Lyons has officially launched this year's Northern Ireland Historic Environment Fund (HEF), a significant grant programme designed to support the repair, research, and regeneration of the region's heritage assets.
Communities Minister Launches Historic Environment Fund
Communities Minister Gordon Lyons has officially launched this year's Northern Ireland Historic Environment Fund (HEF), a significant grant programme designed to support the repair, research, and regeneration of the region's heritage assets.
24 July 2025
Justice Minister Praises Early Intervention Service For Sexual Violence Survivors
Northern Ireland's Justice Minister, Naomi Long, yesterday paid a visit to the headquarters of Nexus NI to witness firsthand the impact of an innovative pilot programme designed to offer immediate support to survivors of sexual violence and abuse.
Justice Minister Praises Early Intervention Service For Sexual Violence Survivors
Northern Ireland's Justice Minister, Naomi Long, yesterday paid a visit to the headquarters of Nexus NI to witness firsthand the impact of an innovative pilot programme designed to offer immediate support to survivors of sexual violence and abuse.
24 July 2025
Gaming In Short Bursts: The Rise Of Quick-Play Digital Experiences
Not all habits change with fanfare. Some shift quietly, almost unnoticed, until you catch yourself doing something different and wonder when it began. Take gaming. It used to be the sort of thing you planned for, an evening set aside, controller in hand, immersed in a world built for long attention spans.
Gaming In Short Bursts: The Rise Of Quick-Play Digital Experiences
Not all habits change with fanfare. Some shift quietly, almost unnoticed, until you catch yourself doing something different and wonder when it began. Take gaming. It used to be the sort of thing you planned for, an evening set aside, controller in hand, immersed in a world built for long attention spans.
24 July 2025
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Community Devastated By Fermanagh Shooting Tragedy Alliance Enniskillen Councillor Eddie Roofe has expressed the deep devastation felt across the local community following the death of three people, including two children, in a shooting incident in Maguiresbridge.
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Community Devastated By Fermanagh Shooting Tragedy Alliance Enniskillen Councillor Eddie Roofe has expressed the deep devastation felt across the local community following the death of three people, including two children, in a shooting incident in Maguiresbridge.
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