AGP Executive Report
Last update: 7 hours agoNorthern Ireland Driving Rules: A mother whose teenage son died in a crash says new “graduated licence” rules in Northern Ireland are a positive step, with learners facing a six-month wait, extra training modules, an R-plate for 24 months and tighter limits on passengers at night. Northern Ireland Politics & Safety: Talks to end the Portadown Protestant parade standoff have failed, with a Court of Appeal hearing set to consider residents’ challenge. Northern Ireland Football: Michael O’Neill says his squad is “in good shape” as Northern Ireland head to Slovakia for a Nations League clash with Ukraine. Scotland Crime & Justice: Cumbria Police have launched a manhunt for sex offender Michal Rygielski, believed to have fled to Edinburgh or Glasgow after failing to appear in court. Scotland Health: Scotland’s first drug-checking service in Glasgow has been delayed due to operational and technical “complexities.” Scotland Business & Energy: Barnes Aerospace buys Dundee’s ATL Turbine Services to expand aircraft engine component repair across Europe, while Copenhagen Infrastructure Partners backs a €270m Scottish battery storage project. Wales Transport & Culture: A serious crash shuts a busy Cardiff road, and BBC Studios has announced the cast for a new romantic thriller filmed in Wales.
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