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Burrows slams prison officers’ exposure to second-hand smoke
Pictured: North Antrim MLA Jon Burrows North Antrim MLA Jon Burrows has raised fresh concerns over the health risks faced by prison...
Oct 2, 2025


4,000+ hospitalised with flu last year – PHA urges eligible people to get their free winter vaccines
Health Minister Mike Nesbitt and Alison Griffiths, Nurse Consultant PHA launching the winter vaccines in Portaferry The Public Health...
Sep 30, 2025


Alice K Beauty expands treatments & wellbeing focus marking one year at stunning new Ballymena salon
Frank & Georgina Warwick (Dougies Goodies) presents a celebration cake to Alice & Steven (Alice K. Beauty) There was cause for...
Sep 29, 2025


“Children’s rights were violated”: NI Commissioner speaks as Covid Inquiry Module 8 opens today
Chris Quinn, Northern Ireland Commissioner for Children and Young People The UK Covid-19 Inquiry has today (Monday, 29 September 2025)...
Sep 29, 2025


Farmers’ cancer awareness drive gains MEA Council support as DAERA policies spark criticism
Mid and East Antrim Borough Council has agreed to write to DAERA Minister Andrew Muir MLA urging him to “reflect on his actions around...
Sep 27, 2025


Larne father’s sight saved thanks to swift action by local optometrist
Philip Campbell with optometrist Darren Caulfield of Specsavers Larne A Larne father has spoken of how his local optometrist saved his...
Sep 27, 2025


First 1,000 days ‘critical’ for child health – Minister Nesbitt unveils new NI framework
Health Minister Mike Nesbitt First 1,000 days in a child’s life are critical, says Minister Nesbitt as updated child health framework is...
Sep 26, 2025


Phone-free classrooms: NI schools trial mobile ban to improve focus and mental health
Pictured at St Ronan’s College (L-R) are pupils Abigail, Dylan, Dylan, Jamie and Lucy with Principal Mrs Fiona Kane and Education...
Sep 25, 2025


Paracetamol and autism: UUP’s Butler says ‘facts must come before fiction’ in healthcare debate
Ulster Unionist Party (UUP) Deputy Leader Robbie Butler has criticised US President Donald Trump for spreading “grossly inappropriate”...
Sep 25, 2025


5 years of giving: Ballymena Baby Bank marks milestone and celebrates making a difference
Some of the Ballymena Baby Bank volunteers Ballymena Baby Bank, formerly known as Baby Basics, proudly celebrated its fifth anniversary...
Sep 24, 2025


New Rapid Diagnosis Centre opens in Co Antrim signalling major step forward in cancer care
(L-R) Health Minister Mike Nesbitt with Northern Trust staff, Hannah Liken, CT Radiographer and Seán ÓConaire, Assistant Director. In a...
Sep 24, 2025


County Antrim’s Dr Louise Beck honoured as Northern Ireland’s GP of the Year 2025
Northern Ireland’s GP of the Year 2025, Dr Louise Beck Dr Louise Beck, a dedicated general practitioner from Victoria Surgery in Larne,...
Sep 24, 2025


Healthy Heroes initiative launched to tackle poor diets among primary school children
(L-R) Mayor of Antrim & Newtownabbey, Cllr Leah Kirkpatrick, and Mayor of Mid & East Antrim, Cllr Jackson Minford, launching the Healthy...
Sep 24, 2025


Antrim Area Hospital activates Critical Incident Management to combat Emergency Department pressures
Antrim Area Hospital Emergency Department Antrim Area Hospital, under the Northern Health and Social Care Trust, has implemented critical...
Sep 23, 2025


UK Health Secretary dismisses Donald Trump’s claims linking paracetamol use in pregnancy to autism
UK Health Secretary Wes Streeting appearing on Tuesday morning (23 September 2025) on ITV’s Lorraine Health Secretary Wes Streeting has...
Sep 23, 2025


Farmers’ Choir strikes up Winter Season with new talent and exciting performances
Musical Director Barkley Thompson with new accompanists Grace Dornan and Roseanna Hunter. The Farmers’ Choir has launched its Winter...
Sep 23, 2025


Ballymena housing development sparks community outrage as residents rally to protect Braid River Walk
The River Braid, Ballymena A proposed housing development near the Tullygarley area of Ballymena has ignited significant opposition from...
Sep 22, 2025


Home schooling on the rise as parents warn NI’s education system is failing neurodiverse children
Home schooling parents have warned neurodiverse children in Northern Ireland are being “failed by the education system”. Heart-breaking...
Sep 22, 2025


Motorcyclist Safety in NI: Drivers and Riders Encouraged to Stay Alert
Minister Liz Kimmins with Martyn Boyd as he signs up to Share the Road to Zero community engagement campaign to highlight the dangers for...
Sep 20, 2025


Breaking the Silence: NI charity calls for equal support for male victims of domestic abuse
Accurate domestic violence statistics are skewed by lack of focus on male victims “Domestic violence doesn’t discriminate and nor should...
Sep 20, 2025
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