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A safer Christmas starts at home: NIFRS urges the public to keep safety top of your list this holiday season
With the holiday season fast approaching, Northern Ireland Fire & Rescue Service (NIFRS) is calling on households across Northern Ireland...
Dec 8, 2024


Public urged to stay safe as multi-agency partners meet ahead of Storm Darragh
Multi-agency partners have met and will continue to meet over the weekend as preparations continue ahead of Storm Darragh, which is...
Dec 6, 2024


Building understanding & accessibility of autism
Autism NI Chief Executive Kerry Boyd & Chief Constable Jon Boutcher launch a series of bespoke training webinars for officers and police...
Dec 4, 2024


Mid and East Antrim Loneliness Network highlights the gift of community this Christmas
Members of the Mid and East Antrim Loneliness Network Mid and East Antrim Loneliness Network were delighted to host a Christmas...
Dec 4, 2024


Police launch the winter anti-drink and drug drive operation for 2024
Chief Superintendent Sam Donaldson, Operational Support Department and Crimestoppers’ Director of Operations Mick Duthie This festive...
Dec 3, 2024


Fire Service reminds community of candle dangers following blaze in Ballymena
Northern Ireland Fire and Rescue Service (NIFRS) has urged the community to remember to use candles safely, reminding householders to...
Dec 3, 2024


easyJet and easyJet holidays join the Hidden Disabilities Sunflower global network
This International Day of Persons with Disabilities, easyJet and easyJet holidays announce they are proud to become an official member of...
Dec 3, 2024


Politicians welcome wheelchair accessible homes for Ballymoney
Alpha Housing Chief Executive Cameron Watt (L) pictured with DB Building Contracts Limited’s Construction Director Sean Dobbin at the...
Dec 3, 2024


New study reveals how your stress levels are affecting your dog
Recent research reveals your pooch can detect when your stress levels are heightened, and that they subsequently mirror your emotions...
Dec 3, 2024


Brave Clady mum shares story of devastating heart failure diagnosis just days after giving birth
Claire with husband Liam and daughter Aoibhe. For most new mums, life after having a baby brings big changes and new challenges but for...
Dec 2, 2024


Ulster University research breakthrough in early diagnosis of Chronic Kidney Disease and COVID-19
Researchers at Ulster University’s Personalised Medicine Centre in Derry~Londonderry have made a significant breakthrough in healthcare...
Nov 29, 2024


£3.2M cancer support centre planned for Antrim
A new-build £3.2m centre at Antrim Area Hospital to support cancer patients and their families has been given the go-ahead thanks to a...
Nov 28, 2024


Sore Throat Service rolled out across community pharmacies
Health Minister Mike Nesbitt has announced the roll out of a ‘Pharmacy First for Sore Throat’ Service from community pharmacies across...
Nov 28, 2024


Green light for Alongside Midwifery-Led Unit for Antrim Area Hospital
Visualisation of the newly built three suite Alongside Midwifery-Led Unit, to the right of the main entrance, at Antrim Area Hospital ...
Nov 26, 2024


Police Service of Northern Ireland launches Operation Season’s Greetings for 2024
(L-R) Ian Campbell, Translink Director of Service Operations, PSNI Chief Superintendent Stephen Murray and Glyn Roberts Retail NI Chief...
Nov 26, 2024


Community calls for answers from Northern Trust on planned changes to surgical services
The Northern Health and Social Care Trust has been “left in no doubt that the community of Causeway Coast and Glens are against the...
Nov 25, 2024


A Life-Saving Investment: Defibrillators to be provided to all schools in Northern Ireland
Education Minister Paul Givan is pictured with Fearghal McKinney, Head of the British Heart Foundation Northern Ireland, and members of...
Nov 25, 2024


Non-wholemeal flour to be fortified with folic acid
The Department of Health has introduced legislation that will see folic acid added to non-wholemeal flour in Northern Ireland in order to...
Nov 25, 2024


Public urged to be vigilant as lethal 'Poisonous Parsnip’ washes up on Co Antrim beach
Images: Katie Burnside Dog walkers and families with young children are being urged to be vigilant after what is believed to be deadly...
Nov 24, 2024


Buy safe, be safe: Avoid E-bike and E-scooter fires
The Environmental Health Section at Antrim and Newtownabbey Borough Council are issuing an important warning to people who are purchasing...
Nov 24, 2024
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