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Concerns over fake references for agency health workers in Northern Trust as disciplinary cases double
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
3 days ago


Northern Trust to mark Baby Loss Awareness Week with remembrance events
The Northern Health and Social Care Trust has announced a series of special events to mark Baby Loss Awareness Week 2025, offering...
Sep 30


Northern Ireland bakery brings iconic Lamingtons to M&S shelves across the UK and Ireland
Laura Harper, Trading Director Ireland and Northern Ireland at M&S and JP Lyttle, Commercial & Product Development Director at Genesis...
Sep 9


Magherafelt security alert ends after controlled explosion on suspected explosive device
A security alert in the Golf Terrace area of Magherafelt has concluded following the discovery of a suspicious object believed to be a...
Aug 3


Fibrus donates nearly £60K to local groups to tackle digital exclusion
Moyola Angling Association will set up a laptop loan scheme. Pictured [L-R] : Philip Maguire, Andrew Rainey, John McCombe, Tommy McGrath....
Aug 3


Police attend scene in Magherafelt following discovery of suspicious object
Police are currently at the scene in Magherafelt following the discovery of a suspicious object in the Golf Terrace area. The incident...
Aug 2


Friendship, fun and giving back – all in a day’s work for Noel
Keeping busy… Noel McLaughlin, a participant in the Northern Health and Social Care Trust’s Day Opportunities programme. Noel McLaughlin...
Jul 26


Northern Trust celebrates over 225 volunteers during inspiring Ballymena event
Some of the Northern Trust’s Macmillan volunteers who attended the celebration. The Northern Health and Social Care Trust recently marked...
Jul 17


Stewart Suite opens at Hollybank, Magherafelt in tribute to respected former manager
Connor Stewart cuts the ribbon to officially open the Stewart Suite at Hollybank short break unit. A new facility named in memory of a...
Jul 11


Man dies following single-vehicle collision in Magherafelt
A man has sadly died following a road traffic collision in Magherafelt, County Londonderry, on Sunday, 1st June, the Police Service of...
Jun 2


£4.9 million extension project begins at Kilronan School in Magherafelt
Education Minister Paul Givan cuts the first sod for the School Enhancement Project at Kilronan School. Pictured with the Minister -...
May 22


Captive Bird Temporary Control Zone in place following initial results of Avian Influenza outside Magherafelt
The Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs (DAERA) has introduced a 3km Captive Bird Temporary Control Zone (CBTCZ)...
Feb 7


Woman in 30’s in critical condition following road traffic collision
Police are appealing for information and witnesses following a serious two-vehicle road traffic collision in Magherafelt. Inspector Long...
Nov 11, 2024


Over 3,000 fireworks with estimated street value of £10,000 seized by police
Fireworks seized by police from a property in the Bellaghy area. Police in Magherafelt have recovered a large quantity of fireworks that...
Oct 29, 2024


Department of Health confirms closure of GP practice in Magherafelt
The Department of Health can confirm that the GP practice at Fairhill Health Centre, Magherafelt, is due to close on 31 October 2024,...
Oct 15, 2024


Magherafelt based Dormans appoints NI drinks industry expert
Jeff Tosh (centre) is welcomed to Dormans Hospitality Group by Directors Henry and Ryan McGlone. Jeff Tosh, one of the most well-known...
Sep 4, 2024


Pioneering Magherafelt nightclub celebrates 10th anniversary
One of Northern Ireland’s premiere nightclub venues – Secrets Magherafelt – celebrates it’s 10-year anniversary this weekend, and has...
Aug 31, 2024


Man charged with murder of 57-year-old Sophie Watson in Magherafelt
Detectives from the Police Service of Northern Ireland's Major Investigation Team, investigating the death of Sophie Watson, 57 years in...
Aug 21, 2024


Police investigate circumstances of woman’s death in Magherafelt
Police are investigating the circumstances surrounding the death of a woman, aged in her 50s, in Magherafelt. Officers, responding to a...
Aug 19, 2024


Northern Ireland teen scouted by Red Bull in search to find next F1 World Champion
Fionn McLaughlin seen during the Red Bull Driver Search in Jerez, Spain After impressing in Red Bull Driver Search, Red Bull’s global...
Aug 7, 2024
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