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(L-R) Neil Irwin, Philanthropy Manager, Haemochromatosis UK and James Hagan, Founder of Hagan Homes. Thousands of households across Northern Ireland are to be offered free genetic screening for haemochromatosis, the region’s most common inherited condition, as part of a major early-detection initiative launching in January 2026. The programme, delivered by Haemochromatosis UK and supported by Hagan Homes and other donors, will offer up to 23,500 households in selected postco

Staff, community partners, service users and family members pictured at a celebration event marking 20 years of Day Opportunities in the Northern Trust. The Northern Health and Social Care Trust’s Adult Community Learning Disability Team (ACLDT) is marking two decades of shared progress, partnership and positive change through its Day Opportunities service — a milestone that reflects how support for adults with learning disabilities has evolved to place choice, independence a

Police in Magherafelt have issued a public appeal for assistance in identifying the body of a man found in the Diamond area of the town earlier today, Sunday 14th December. Officers were alerted to the discovery during the morning, prompting an immediate investigation. The Police Service of Northern Ireland (PSNI) has confirmed that the man is believed to have died within the past 24 hours and that his death is not being treated as suspicious at this time. Inspector Knipe has

The Northern Health and Social Care Trust is now looking for new Community Health and Wellbeing Champions to join its volunteer community. The Northern Health and Social Care Trust has launched a new volunteer drive, appealing to members of the public with a passion for improving health outcomes in their local communities. The Trust is now seeking Community Health and Wellbeing Champions who will work alongside staff to help share information, services and resources aimed at

Dr Emily McIntosh, a Care of the Elderly Consultant based at the Causeway Hospital With flu-related hospital attendances already rising, the Northern Health and Social Care Trust is calling on the public to take simple steps to protect themselves and help reduce growing pressure on local health services this winter. Dr Emily McIntosh, a Care of the Elderly Consultant at Causeway Hospital , said the Trust is seeing a concerning spike in flu cases far earlier in the season. “We

Police have confirmed that a man has died following a single-vehicle road traffic collision in Magherafelt on Thursday evening, 6 November. Chief Inspector Celeste Simpson from the Police Service of Northern Ireland’s Collision Investigation Unit said: “Police received a report shortly after 5.50pm of a collision involving a car and a pedestrian in the Grange Road area. “Our officers attended, supported by colleagues from partner emergency services. However, sadly, the pedest

Convicted: Cathan Quinn A man from Magherafelt has been sentenced to two years and two months for the online blackmail of two female victims involving intimate images. Twenty-nine-year-old Cathan Quinn appeared before Dungannon Crown Court on Monday, 4 November, where he was told he will serve half his sentence in custody and half on licence. He has also been made subject to a five-year restraining order for each victim. Detective Inspector Ryan said: “In early 2021, Cathan

Concerns about fake references being submitted for agency healthcare workers were brought before the Northern Health and Social Care Trust board following an alert earlier this year. During the most recent Trust board meeting, Paul Turley, a non-executive director , told members that fraudulent references had been submitted for agency posts, with a “small number specific to the Northern Trust”. According to the meeting minutes, the Procurement and Logistics Service (PaLS) — w

The Northern Health and Social Care Trust has announced a series of special events to mark Baby Loss Awareness Week 2025, offering...

Laura Harper, Trading Director Ireland and Northern Ireland at M&S and JP Lyttle, Commercial & Product Development Director at Genesis...

A security alert in the Golf Terrace area of Magherafelt has concluded following the discovery of a suspicious object believed to be a...

Moyola Angling Association will set up a laptop loan scheme. Pictured [L-R] : Philip Maguire, Andrew Rainey, John McCombe, Tommy McGrath....

Police are currently at the scene in Magherafelt following the discovery of a suspicious object in the Golf Terrace area. The incident...

Keeping busy… Noel McLaughlin, a participant in the Northern Health and Social Care Trust’s Day Opportunities programme. Noel McLaughlin...

Some of the Northern Trust’s Macmillan volunteers who attended the celebration. The Northern Health and Social Care Trust recently marked...

Connor Stewart cuts the ribbon to officially open the Stewart Suite at Hollybank short break unit. A new facility named in memory of a...

A man has sadly died following a road traffic collision in Magherafelt, County Londonderry, on Sunday, 1st June, the Police Service of...

Education Minister Paul Givan cuts the first sod for the School Enhancement Project at Kilronan School. Pictured with the Minister -...

The Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs (DAERA) has introduced a 3km Captive Bird Temporary Control Zone (CBTCZ)...

Police are appealing for information and witnesses following a serious two-vehicle road traffic collision in Magherafelt. Inspector Long...