What is the bottle deposit return scheme? When will it come into effect in England and Northern Ireland?
A bottle-return scheme where people will be paid to hand in plastic, steel or aluminium for recycling at a collection point is scheduled to come into force in England and Northern Ireland in 2027.
Storm Eowyn slamming Ireland and UK is 'a likely danger to life,' according to official
A massive storm is battering parts of the U.K. and Ireland today, bringing devastating winds, heavy rain and snow, according to the Met Office, the United Kingdom's national weather and climate service.
Almost 200 engineers deployed to Northern Ireland following Storm Eowyn
Thousands in Ireland still without power as officials say Storm Eowyn cleanup will take time
Power Cuts And Transport Chaos As Storm Eowyn Hits Ireland And UK
Severe storm lashes parts of UK and Ireland, causing travel chaos
A rare “stay at home” warning has been issued for parts of the United Kingdom and Ireland as a severe storm lashes the region, bringing dangerous 100mph (160 kmh) winds and unleashing travel chaos.
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Northern Ireland's population projected to hit 1.93 million in mid-2047
Northern Ireland's population is projected to rise to 1.95 million in mid-2033 before falling to 1.93 million in mid-2047. This is an increase of 1.1% over the 25 years from mid-2022 and one of the findings of the latest statistics published today by the Northern Ireland Statistics and Research Agency (NISRA).
Ireland and UK clean up after unprecedented Storm Éowyn brings record winds and damage
Emergency crews are cleaning up after a storm bearing record-breaking winds left at least one person dead and more than a million without power across the island of Ireland and Scotland.
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Deposit Return Scheme launch date confirmed for England and NI
The UK Government has officially confirmed that a Deposit Return Scheme will be introduced in England and Northern Ireland from October 2027.
Major storm lashes Ireland and Scotland as hurricane-force winds down power lines and ground flights
Millions of people in Ireland and northern parts of the U.K. are being urged to stay at home as hurricane-force winds disabled power networks.
Storm Eowyn Leaves a Third of Ireland Without Power
The storm brought 100 mile-per-hour winds to the island and also battered Scotland and northern England. Britain’s weather office issued a red warning, its highest level of alert.
Man dies as Storm Éowyn batters UK and Ireland leaving one million without power
One of the strongest storms in decades leads to cancelled flights, suspended rail services, and closed schools.
Public inquiry into Omagh bomb to begin hearings
Bereaved families and survivors are expected to gather at the Strule Arts Centre in the Co Tyrone town for the inquiry.
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Storm Herminia live: More rain weather warnings for UK as thousands still without power and homes evacuated
National Grid reported 2,633 properties without power across the South West of England as Storm Herminia continues to batter the UK with wind and rain. They reported a total of 3,680 properties without power across the regions they provide power for.