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- Education Minister issues update on NI childcare reform plansNorthern Ireland's Education Minister Paul Givan outlines childcare reform plans dependent on resources, with strong public support for reducing costs and expanding preschool access, though calls for faster implementation and detailed plans were noted.
- Northern Ireland weather latest amid thunder warningNorthern Ireland experiences high temperatures and thunderstorm warnings, with the hottest June day in 50 years recorded on Thursday, followed by cooler conditions expected later in the week.
- Four drug overdoses in five days on streets of BelfastA Belfast councillor reports four drug overdoses in five days, with naloxone ineffective in some cases, and calls for urgent action.
- Man jailed for a year and a half after being convicted of stabbing someone in the faceA man was sentenced to 1.5 years in prison after being convicted of stabbing another man in the face and punching a woman, with the victim sustaining significant facial injuries.
- Call for community to come out for funeral of Belfast man who died with no familyA Belfast man who died with no family has prompted a community funeral call, with organizers asking locals to attend his service for dignity and companionship.
- Co Antrim man who 'has a serious problem with temper' jailed over bowling club attackA Co Antrim man was jailed for 16 months for assaulting another man in a bowling club, with the judge highlighting his history of temper issues and alcohol use. The victim required multiple surgeries and may need a knee replacement, while the defendant had prior assault convictions.
- Met Office expert explains why Northern Ireland isn't experiencing same high temperatures as rest of UKThe Met Office explained that Northern Ireland's cooler temperatures compared to the rest of the UK are due to cloudy days and its coastal location, although it has met heatwave criteria with temperatures exceeding 25°C for three days.
- Lavery’s bar gets licence to provide outdoor gigs for the first timeLavery’s Bar in Belfast has been granted a licence to host outdoor gigs and DJs for the first time, expanding its entertainment options to beer gardens and a rooftop area with extended hours.
- Tyrone’s conveyor belt will produce senior champions again if they are patient enough to waitTyrone's underage talent is transitioning to senior level, with several U20 All-Ireland winners now playing for the senior team, but challenges remain in developing them into championship contenders.
- Councils urged to conserve water amid soaring temperatures in Northern IrelandNorthern Ireland councils are being asked to conserve water as temperatures rise, with NI Water monitoring the increased demand on the water network.
- Planned £1.7bn A5 upgrade was wrongly blocked amid 'misinterpretation' of climate laws, court toldThe Court of Appeal heard that the £1.7bn A5 road upgrade was wrongly blocked due to a 'misinterpretation' of climate laws, with arguments that climate objectives should be assessed through a cumulative 'climate sense-check' rather than individual project analysis.
- Bangor man found with indecent images after being stopped by police for defective light, court hearsA Co Down man was sentenced to two years of probation after admitting to 17 charges of making indecent images of children, following a police stop for a defective light that led to the discovery of 37 images on his phone.
- Mini £15 gadget makes 'yummier' ice cream 'far cheaper' than shop-bought in 25 minutesA £15 ice cream maker allows users to create homemade ice cream, sorbet, and frozen yoghurt quickly and cheaply, according to customer reviews.
- M&S's 'fabulous' sandals 'ideal for swollen feet' down to £7 with this dealM&S's sandals, praised for comfort and style, are available at discounted prices through TopCashback cashback offers.
- Man pleads guilty to firearm offences linked to incident with off-duty police officerA Co Antrim man pleaded guilty to firearm offences related to an incident involving an off-duty police officer, following a bail revocation for drug offences. The court heard about his history of drug issues and previous bail breaches, with a psychiatric report commissioned by the defence.