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Details on proposals for new NI vaping ban as public urged to have their say

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By James McCarthy Verified
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Health Minister Mike Nesbitt is urging people across Northern Ireland to take part in a UK-wide consultation aimed at restricting the packaging, displays, appearance and flavour descriptions of vaping and nicotine products. The consultation forms part of implementing the Tobacco and Vapes Act (TAVA), which became law on 29th April. This represents a significant public health achievement, designed to tackle the growing use of vapes among children and young people.
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Co Tyrone town shortlisted to become UK's first town of culture

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By James McCarthy Verified
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The UK Government have announced Strabane as one of 15 towns across the UK shortlisted to become the UK's first Town of Culture in 2028. The Co Tyrone town was one of five bids submitted by towns in Northern Ireland and one of 398 bids from across the UK. Other bids included Antrim, Enniskillen , Larne and Limavady. Shortlisted towns will now receive £60,000 each to develop their full bids, which will be assessed by the independent judging panel.
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Children's nurse struck off after conviction for making and possessing indecent images of children

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By James McCarthy Verified
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A children's nurse who admitted making and possessing indecent images of children, including category A abuse material, has been struck off the nursing register after a watchdog ruled his offending was fundamentally incompatible with the profession.
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