Ban on single-use vapes comes into effect in Northern Ireland

A ban on single-use vapes in Northern Ireland has come into effect.The ban also came into force in England, Scotland and Wales on Saturday. It is estimated that as many as five million single-use vapes are thrown in bins or littered every week...

Ban on single-use vapes in Northern Ireland and rest of UK comes into effect

It is estimated that as many as five million single-use vapes are thrown in bins or littered every week across the UK The ban also came into force across England, Scotland and Wales on Saturday. It is estimated that as many as five million...

The firms comprising Northern Ireland's billion-pound turnover club

John CampbellBBC News NI economics editor ShareSave Almac has now joined a small number of NI-based firms which can boast an annual turnover of £1bn or more Pharmaceutical firm Almac this week joined an elite group of Northern Ireland businesses...

‘It’s Northern Ireland’s Loose Women’: Meet the fab four whose show has topped charts

Shannon Mitchell on joy of making show with fellow hosts Diona Doherty, Jordan Arnold and Olivia McVeigh In less than three months, the Girls Groupchat Podcast, featuring Q radio host Jordan Arnold, writer, comic and actor Diona Doherty, make-up...

Why Joely Andrews believes Northern Ireland will hit back stronger after heavy loss against Poland

SNP accused of 'student union politics' after refusing to fund Scottish shipbuilding training centre

The SNP Government has been accused of "student union politics" after it refused to invest in a specialist skills centre to train the next generation of Scottish shipbuilders. Scottish Enterprise, a taxpayer-funded quango, refused to hand over...

Scottish independence support surges over fears Nigel Farage could be next Prime Minister

Support for Scottish independence is surging over fears that Nigel Farage could become the next prime minister. Voters north of the Border have become increasingly disillusioned with Labour's first year back in power at Westminster but many also...

Disposable vapes banned in Scotland from today in public health crackdown

A ban on disposable vapes across Scotland has come into force, as the Scottish Government continues its crackdown on nicotine. From June 1, it is now illegal to sell or buy disposable vapes in the country. Only vapes considered reusable will be...

Curtice: Scotland could learn 'important lesson' from Reform UK presence

SNP leader John Swinney has declared the contest a two-horse race between the two-parties, accusing Labour of giving up on the by-election. Strathclyde University academic Professor Curtice said Reform were making a political storm in Scotland,...

Farage as PM could push independence support in Scotland close to 60%, poll suggests

Scottish independence supporters march through Glasgow. Photo Lesley Martin PA Images Nigel Farage becoming prime minister could push support for Scottish independence to 58%, a new poll suggests. The survey by Norstat for the Sunday Times, which...

Cross party criticism as UK Government does not cover Welsh NIC funding gap with ‘significantly short’ funding

A £70m black hole has been created by UK Government in devolved Welsh public sector finances. In a statement, Finance Minister Mark Drakeford said, “The UK Government has provided £185m in funding to Wales following its decision to increase...

No domestic bliss for ongoing Welsh rugby soap opera

Played 10, lost 10. That was the dismal record of Wales' two national sides in the 2025 Six Nations in the space of 86 difficult days. From the 43-0 Friday night Paris mauling dished out to Wales' men's side in January to the 44-12 hammering...

Gangland hitmen shot Scottish targets in chest and stomach outside Spanish bar

12:39, 01 Jun 2025 Gangland hitmen reportedly shot Scottish targets in the chest and stomach in public execution outside Spanish bar. Two men were gunned down near the entrance of Monaghans bar in Fuengirola in front of horrified ex pats and...

Scotland’s cattle herd hits decade low as opposition takes aim

New figures released by the Scottish Government reveal a 1.4% fall in cattle numbers over the past year, bringing the total down to 1.5 million, the lowest recorded since data collection began in 2012. This marks a staggering decline of 200,000...

Scottish gold-winning distance runner Stewart dies aged 81

Scottish distance runner Lachie Stewart has died aged 81. Stewart won 10,000m gold for Scotland at the 1970 Commonwealth Games in Edinburgh and represented Great Britain at the 1972 Munich Olympics. Born Joseph Laughlin Stewart in Alexandria in...

Ashutosh Sharma smashes 70-ball hundred for English side hours after arriving from IPL 2025 [Watch]

Delhi Capitals (DC) batter Ashutosh Sharma made 100 off 73 balls on his debut for English club side Wigan Cricket Club against Formby CC on Saturday, May 31. Walking out to bat at number five with his side in trouble at 17/3, Sharma struck eight...

Two Scottish men shot dead at Irish pub on Costa del Sol

1 June 2025, 12:42 | Updated: 1 June 2025, 12:59 Monaghans Bar in Fuengirola, Malaga. Picture: Google Two men have been killed after several shots were fired at Monaghans Bar in Fuengirola on Saturday evening. Listen to this article Both men were...

England opt to bowl first against West Indies with chance to clinch ODI series

CARDIFF, Wales (AP) — England chose to bowl first against the West Indies with a chance to clinch their one-day international series at Sophia Gardens on Sunday. England named its team earlier and made an enforced change, bringing in seamer...

How To Watch ENG vs WI 2nd ODI 2025 Free Live Streaming Online? Get Telecast Details of England vs West Indies Cricket Match on TV

The England national cricket team are hosting the West Indies national cricket team in the second One-Day International of the three-ODI series on Sunday, June 1. The ENG vs WI 2nd ODI 2025 will be played at Sophia Gardens, in Cardiff, Wales, from...

Two Scottish men shot dead by 'masked gunmen' at Irish pub on Costa del Sol

1 June 2025, 12:42 | Updated: 1 June 2025, 13:01 Monaghans Bar in Fuengirola, Malaga. Picture: Google Two men have been killed after several shots were fired at Monaghans Bar in Fuengirola on Saturday evening. Listen to this article Both men were...