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20 hours ago
Advocacy service empowers victims of sexual and domestic abuse: Long
The Department of Justice has announced the provider of an advocacy service for victims of sexual and domestic abuse. ASSIST NI will...


2 days ago
Protect yourself from online dating scams - NI Trading Standards urges after woman loses £80,000
The Department for the Economy’s Trading Standards Service (TSS) is urging those looking for love to be on their guard to online dating...

3 days ago
Campaign urges people to talk about their true feelings
The Public Health Agency (PHA) is highlighting the importance of having conversations about our true feelings in a campaign that shows...

4 days ago
Call for vigilance after man tells of 'devastating impact' of romance fraud
A man from Northern Ireland who was deceived by a fraudster into giving more than £200,000 in a romance scam has shared his ordeal to...


6 days ago
NSPCC Helpline making four referrals a week about parental alcohol and substance misuse in NI
The NSPCC has revealed that in 2023/24, its Helpline service made 216 referrals to police and agencies such as social services after...


Feb 8
Folic acid supplements important in pregnancy planning
The Public Health Agency (PHA) is reminding all women who could become pregnant and women who are already pregnant about the importance...

Jan 11
National Obesity Week: How to make the most of your goals this year
This National Obesity Week (10 – 16 January), the Public Health Agency (PHA) is highlighting ways you can set realistic targets to help...


Jan 7
Stay out of the water: Dogs Trust Ballymena urges dog owners to avoid ice and flood water
With the country facing a number of weather and flood warnings, Dogs Trust, the UK’s largest dog welfare charity, has issued its own...


Jan 4
Health advice during cold spell: Look after yourself and especially vulnerable family members & neighbours
The Public Health Agency (PHA) has issued advice for people to look after themselves and others following the yellow warning for snow and...


Jan 3
“Keep warm, keep well”, say Ministers
Health Minister Mike Nesbitt and Communities Minister Gordon Lyons have urged the public to access advice and services that can help them...


Jan 2
Grants available now for families in NI on a low income raising disabled and seriously ill children
Families caring for disabled or seriously ill children struggling with winter cost pressures are being urged to apply to national charity...


Jan 2
Free support on offer to help New Year smoking resolutions
The Public Health Agency (PHA) is encouraging smokers to make it their New Year’s resolution to quit smoking and improve their health,...

Jan 2
Ring in 2025 with a safer home: Fire prevention tips to begin the New Year
As we enter the high-risk time of year for accidental fires in the home, Northern Ireland Fire & Rescue Service (NIFRS) is urging...

Dec 15, 2024
The NSPCC sees a surge in concerns about children experiencing domestic abuse
THE NSPCC is dealing with an increase in contacts to its Helpline from adults across the UK with concerns about children who are...

Dec 14, 2024
Pension Credit & Fuel Payment: Advice NI warns of looming deadlines
A Winter Fuel Payment can help people over state retirement age with their heating bills. If eligible, a person could get either £200 or...


Dec 10, 2024
Paediatricians issue advice to parents as part of health service winter plans in NI
Health Minister Mike Nesbitt has praised the excellent care being provided by regional paediatric units across Northern Ireland on a...


Dec 9, 2024
Flying home for Christmas? Belfast City Airport shares its top tips for travelling this festive season
Lauren Swift (soon to be Lauren Frodsham) and her friends arrive in Belfast Belfast City Airport has issued advice for passengers taking...


Dec 8, 2024
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
NIE Networks update: Around 95,000 impacted by power cuts due to Storm Darragh
NIE Networks teams have been working non-stop over the last hours in difficult and dangerous weather conditions to restore electricity...


Dec 6, 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...
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