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Calls are being made for a major crackdown on drug smuggling at Cairnryan Port, after Police Scotland recovered more than 40 drugs at the P&O terminal in the last five years. MSP Finlay Carson is calling on the Scottish Government to not ignore these “shocking” discoveries and to work more closely with police forces on both sides of the Irish border. Justice secretary Neil Gray says disrupting organised crime is a priority Our reporter Ruth Ridley has the details:

The Chancellor will unveil new measures aimed at easing the cost of living later. ⛽️Yesterday the PM confirmed the 5p cut to fuel duty's being extended until the end of the year. 🎙️Our North West Reporter @ChelsieKealey spoke with Chris Arthur from Sandy Arthur Coach Hire.

🚑Ulster University paramedic students are hosting a CPR marathon in Belfast City Centre. ❤️The Paramedic Society's hoping to raise awareness about the lifesaving skill while also fundraising for the group. 🎙️Our North West Reporter @ChelsieKealey has been hearing from students ahead of Saturday’s event.

🚑Ulster University paramedic students are hosting a CPR marathon in Belfast City Centre. ❤️The Paramedic Society's hoping to raise awareness about the lifesaving skill while also fundraising for the group. 🎙️ @ChelsieKealey has been hearing from students ahead of the event.

🎥 “Tourists come to NI for the history, heritage, whiskey and the craic.” 🛥️ Belfast summer cruise season kicks off with the Majestic Princess, as the city marks its 30th year of welcoming cruises 🗣️ Our reporter @TaraGriff spoke to Gary Hall from @BelfastHarbour and Mary Jo McCanny from @VisitBelfast

🗣️ “They are looking up to make sure there is nothing in the sky above them” Conor McKinney from Co L’Derry is currently in the capital of Jordan. 🎙️He told our North West Reporter @ChelsieKealey what it’s been like watching missiles being intercepted in Amman.

🐄It is being warned Bovine TB is having one of the most persistent and devastating impacts on farms across the island of Ireland. 🐮A multi-million pound cross-border pilot over 5 years has been launched to explore ways to reduce levels of the disease in cattle. 🎙️DAERA Minister Andrew Muir spoke with our North West Reporter @ChelsieKealey about the new plan at a farm in Co Donegal.

🎥 “We are so excited to be here in Belfast.” 💄 Beauty retailer Sephora opens first store on the island of Ireland in Belfast today 🗣️ Sarah Boyd UK & Ireland Managing Director spoke to our reporter @TaraGriff along with some excited shoppers

📒A new long-term plan to tackle flooding and upgrade drainage in Londonderry has been launched. Living With Water in Derry/Londonderry aims to improve wastewater treatment, modernise old sewer systems and create greener spaces to help store rainwater and reduce pollution in rivers. 💦Recent floods have highlighted the strain on Derry’s ageing drainage network, and the approach could support new housing and economic growth while protecting the environment. 🎙️@deptinfra Minister @LizKimminsSF told our North West Reporter @ChelsieKealey working with multiple agencies will be key to delivering improvements.

👩‍⚕️There are calls for thousands of Band 5 nurses in NI to have their salaries reviewed. 🏥That’s the grade for many newly registered nurses, but the RCN says they are more than twice as likely to stay at that level compared to other health workers. 🎤NI Director Rita Devlin told our NW Reporter @ChelsieKealey they want the DOH to match commitments made to nurses in England.

🎥 “We’re totally crushed.” 🎤 Alma White whose 18-year-old son Caleb has complex needs reacts to Health Minister’s SEN announcement 🗣️ Alma speaks to our reporter @TaraGriff

🚨'Christianity will remain central in schools' but RE provision in Northern Ireland is to be reviewed. 🎤Chief Reporter @jamesgould23 speaking to Education Minister @paulgivan. The provision of religious education in schools here is to be reviewed by an independent panel. Mr Givan says that other religious views can be taught within RE, but that 'Christianity remains the primary religious belief'. Collective acts of worship, in the form of school assemblies, will remain. There will also be an 'effective withdrawal system' for parents who choose to use it for their children. It follows a Supreme Court judgment last year which found that the provision of Christian religious education in schools in the region does not comply with human rights standards. The court upheld an appeal brought by a Belfast pupil and her father, reinstating an earlier ruling that the teaching of RE and collective worship breaches human rights because it does not approach the subject in an 'objective, critical and pluralist manner'.

❤️A heart attack survivor from Portrush is calling on people to talk more about heart health. 🚜60yo farmer Robert Nevin says he mistook his heart attack for indigestion in 2024 🎙️He's sharing his story as part of a @BHFNI campaign to raise awareness of people living with heart conditions.

🎥 “Thankfully we haven’t mixed them up yet.” 🍼 County Down parents welcome triplets just two years after having twins 🗣️ Ellen and James Campbell spoke to our reporter @TaraGriff

🍎Teachers seeing double, double, double! St Matthew’s Primary school is celebrating having three sets of twins in one class. Cara, Meave, Jack, Harry, Ella and Fiadh started P1 in September. 🎙️Our North West Reporter @ChelsieKealey visited the pairs in Drumsurn.

🧀 “Chalk & Cheese” Miss Kealey at St Matthew’s Primary explains what it’s been like teaching three sets of twins. Numbers at the Drumsurn school have increased by more than 30% in the last 5 years. 🎙️Our North West Reporter @ChelsieKealey visited the P1 class.

⚽️ @FoyleFoodbank is preparing for another busy winter as it launches a donation drive with @derrycityfc. 🥫Collection spots will be at the Brandywell this weekend for the Candystripes sold-out last home game of the season. 🎙️Director @k_mullan spoke with our NW Reporter @ChelsieKealey.

⚽️ @derrycityfc are supporting the local community by getting behind a food donation drive with @FoyleFoodbank . The team face @ShamrockRovers on Sunday. 🎙️Club Secretary Bert spoke with our North West Reporter @ChelsieKealey at the Brandywell ahead of the clash.

🎥 “That’ll be up to the people of Carrickfergus.” 👑 We ask people there whether they think a street named after Prince Andrew should be renamed, after he announced he’s giving up his royal titles 🗣️ Our reporter @TaraGriff is in the town

👑 We are delighted to welcome The Prince and Princess of Wales to Northern Ireland today as they commence a series of engagements. 📷 The Royal couple are pictured during their last joint visit in 2022.