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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


Nominations now open for Live Here Love Here Community Awards
Lynda Surgenor, Live Here Love Here Manager The nomination window for the 2025 Live Here Love Here Community Awards is now open,...
Nov 24, 2024


Samaritans in NI celebrates volunteers answering calls of hope during the festive period
Local Samaritans volunteer, Norah from Ballymena This winter, Samaritans in Northern Ireland are shining a light on the incredible...
Nov 24, 2024


Co Antrim mum praises local charity for support after losing husband to cancer
Charlotte Nicholas from Randalstown pictured with her late husband Gavin, and their two daughters Olivia and Lilah. “He made it down to...
Nov 21, 2024


Muir launches surveys on the School Milk Subsidy Scheme amid decline in participation
Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs Minister Andrew Muir has called upon schools and parents to participate in a new survey on the...
Nov 20, 2024


Leading older person’s charity welcomes Minister’s decision on Winter Fuel Payments
Local leading older person’s charity Agewell Partnership has welcomed the decision by Minister for Communities, Gordon Lyons to issue...
Nov 19, 2024


£2.1m refurbishment plans underway for Robinson Hospital
The Robinson Hospital in Ballymoney is to benefit from a £2.1m investment to improve and enhance its existing facilities. The...
Nov 19, 2024


‘It lasts for a lifetime’ – RTC victims back campaign to reduce road deaths
The North West Road Safety Partnership signs up to the Share the Road to Zero community engagement campaign. Debbie Mullan’s 17-year-old...
Nov 18, 2024


Take simple steps to improve your wellbeing this winter
The Department of Health is highlighting the importance of taking steps to care for yourself this winter. Winter can affect people’s...
Nov 18, 2024


Sensory garden approval for playgroup in Antrim
Antrim and Newtownabbey councillors have approved a request for a sensory garden to be created at the rear of Muckamore Community Centre,...
Nov 17, 2024


Community encouraged to support Dunloy Stronger Together Men’s Night
The Mayor of Causeway Coast and Glens has encouraged the local community to come along to the Dunloy Stronger Together Men’s Night on...
Nov 16, 2024
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