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Northern Ireland General Practice investment reaches £412m in 2024-25 amid rising pressures
The Department of Health (DoH) has released the latest figures on investment in general practice in Northern Ireland, covering 2020-21 to...
Oct 4


Campaign victory: Bailey the prison dog is in a forever home – controversy prompts official review
Ulster Unionist Party MLA Jon Burrows, and Bailey the dog Bailey, the Cocker Spaniel at the centre of a high-profile animal welfare row,...
Oct 4


Frew challenges Department of Infrastructure over removal of street lighting in Ballymena
North Antrim MLA Paul Frew North Antrim MLA Paul Frew has called on the Department for Infrastructure (DfI) to urgently address the...
Oct 3


Northern Trust warns of growing delays in breast cancer referrals
A deterioration in waiting times for an urgent consultation for suspected breast cancer has been described as “almost inevitable”....
Oct 3


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


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


Reforms will tackle domestic abuse and gender-based violence – Minister Long
Justice Minister Naomi Long Justice Minister Naomi Long has announced a sweeping package of reforms aimed at tackling domestic abuse,...
Sep 29


Minister and RUC George Cross Foundation honour fallen officers ahead of National Police Memorial Day
(L-R) Pictured in the ‘Area of Peace’ RUC George Cross Foundation Memorial Garden, located at PSNI headquarters, Belfast is RUC GC...
Sep 28


‘Shape a better Northern Ireland’: Young people invited to apply for Northern Ireland Youth Assembly
Members of the Northern Ireland Youth Assembly pictured outside Stormont Parliament Buildings The Northern Ireland Youth Assembly has...
Sep 27


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


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


£326,000 road resurfacing scheme announced for Templepatrick
Infrastructure Minister Liz Kimmins has confirmed a £326,000 footway and carriageway resurfacing scheme for Antrim Road, Templepatrick....
Sep 25


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


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


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


Northern Ireland unveils design for renewable energy electricity price guarantee to cut energy bills
Economy Minister Dr Caoimhe Archibald has unveiled the Final Scheme Design for the Renewable Electricity Price Guarantee (REPG) , a major...
Sep 21


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


Structural concerns force closure of Kilrea Bridge on River Bann
Kilrea Bridge on the B64 Bann Road has been closed in both directions following concerns about the structural stability of a retaining...
Sep 19


DUP MLA Paul Frew says justice system “in crisis” as he takes Committee Chair role
New appointments within the DUP Assembly team announced, including Junior Minister, Joanne Bunting, Chair of Infrastructure Committee,...
Sep 18


NI economy hits record highs as Aiken cautions on Windsor Framework impact
Ulster Unionist Party MLA Steve Aiken Ulster Unionist Party MLA Steve Aiken has welcomed a revised economic growth forecast for Northern...
Sep 18
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