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There is no price on people’s health, reminds local charity as latest cancer waiting times released
Richard Spratt, Chief Executive of Cancer Focus Northern Ireland Coming just days after the UK General Election, the latest NI Cancer...
Jul 9, 2024


Now is the time for new beginnings: Robinson
Speaking on the eve of the Prime Minister’s visit to Northern Ireland DUP Leader Gavin Robinson MP said: “I, and colleagues, look forward...
Jul 7, 2024


Newly appointed Secretary of State Hilary Benn makes first visit to NI since taking up the role
Secretary of State Hilary Benn MP meets with First Minister Michelle O’Neill and deputy First Minister Emma Little-Pengelly at...
Jul 6, 2024


New XL Bully Dog safeguards now in force in Northern Ireland
Owners of XL Bully dogs are reminded that from today, the first stage of new legal safeguards are now in force. Whilst it remains legal...
Jul 5, 2024


Muir takes action on water quality and Lough Neagh
Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs (DAERA) Minister Andrew Muir has announced 20 actions his Department will take...
Jul 2, 2024


Public consultation planned for general surgery 'reconfiguration’ across Northern Trust
Antrim Area Hospital A public consultation is due to take place over the future of general surgery in the Northern Health and Social Care...
Jun 28, 2024


Waste management company rejects DAERA bin collection plans stating it will cost the ratepayer £1bn
A Stormont overhaul of Northern Ireland bin collections will cost ratepayers £1 billion, it is claimed. Waste management firm Re-Gen says...
Jun 27, 2024


O’Dowd views progress on Carnroe Weir Rehabilitation Project in Kilrea
Infrastructure Minister John O’Dowd visited Kilrea today where he received an update on the Carnoe Weir Rehabilitation Project. Carnoe...
Jun 26, 2024


Urgent action needed on mental health services in Northern Ireland
Pictured with the Mental Health Champion, Professor Siobhan O’Neill is Chairperson of the Public Accounts Committee, Daniel McCrossan...
Jun 24, 2024


Swann urges DAERA Minister to reverse decision to axe animal welfare funding
Ulster Unionist MLA Robin Swann has called upon Stormont’s Agriculture and Environment Minister Andrew Muir to intervene and reverse a...
Jun 20, 2024


Assembly Women’s Caucus shines spotlight on young female leaders
Women’s Caucus Members are pictured with female Youth Assembly Members on the front steps of Parliament Buildings. The Northern Ireland...
Jun 20, 2024


New XL Bully Dog safeguards to be introduced in Northern Ireland
Owners of XL Bully type dogs are urged to prepare for the first stage of new legal safeguards which will come into force on 5 July 2024....
Jun 17, 2024


Civil Service launches trainee and apprenticeship schemes with over 100 places available
The Northern Ireland Civil Service (NICS) has launched a recruitment campaign for a range of trainee and apprenticeship schemes, with...
Jun 16, 2024


Fears for future of DfI roads depot as MEA Council urge minister to reverse decision
Mid and East Antrim Borough Council has backed a motion urging Infrastructure Minister John O’Dowd to reverse a decision to temporarily...
Jun 15, 2024


Pollution incident kills hundreds of fish in Co Antrim
Fish kill on the Glenavy River, County Antrim A pollution incident that has killed hundreds of fish has been described as shocking by...
Jun 13, 2024


NI health inequalities remain a challenge with wide disparities between most & least deprived areas
Health Minister Mike Nesbitt The latest Health Inequalities Annual Report must be essential reading across all parts of public life in...
Jun 12, 2024


Animal Welfare charities call on NI Executive to catch up on compulsory microchipping of pet cats
The Northern Ireland Companion Animal Welfare Group (NICAWG) is calling on the Northern Ireland Executive to make compulsory...
Jun 10, 2024


Income threshold raised for accessing free school meals and uniform grants in NI
Education Minister Paul Givan has announced an interim change to the eligibility criteria for families applying for free school meals and...
Jun 7, 2024


Cancer Focus NI welcomes Health Minister Mike Nesbitt to ‘Sun Scientist’ Session at Kirkinriola PS
Mike Nesbitt, Doreen Regan addressing primary school students during ‘Sun Scientist’ session Earlier today, Health Minister Mike Nesbitt...
Jun 5, 2024


Closure date extension announced for Muckamore Abbey
The Department of Health has today announced an extension to the closure date for Muckamore Abbey Hospital. The target closure date of...
Jun 5, 2024
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