
Nineteen-year-old Caitlin Wilson is studying social and behavioural sciences at Belfast Met, with a view to progressing to a degree in Social Work. She lives in Belfast with her family but describes how she has met a “new family” at the Childline base in Belfast where she started to volunteer in August this […]
Jan 11 2021 | Posted in
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Police have said they are aware of a new phishing Covid-19 text message scam circulating. According to police, the message tells people that they are ‘eligible’ for the Covid 19 vaccination. The scam message reads: “We have identified that you are eligible to apply for your vaccine” and links to a […]
Jan 8 2021 | Posted in
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Couples are waiting on average seven years longer to tie the knot in 2019 compared to 30 years ago, according to the latest statistics in the 2019 Registrar General’s Annual Report. Whilst the number of marriages taking place annually has fallen over the last 30 years from over 10,000 in 1989 to 7,255 […]
Jan 8 2021 | Posted in
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Northern Ireland’s Chief Veterinary Officer, Dr Robert Huey, has confirmed that Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza (HPAI), subtype H5N8 has been found in a poultry flock at a commercial holding in Clough and a second suspect case is under investigation at a commercial holding in Lisburn. Confirming the finding, Chief Veterinary Officer for Northern […]
Jan 7 2021 | Posted in
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The flu vaccination programme in Northern Ireland is being further expanded to include those aged 50-64. The expansion of the programme will help protect more people from flu and relieve further pressure on the health service. Those who will be aged 50-64 by 31 March 2021 can avail of the jab […]
Jan 7 2021 | Posted in
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Local natural gas supplier firmus energy has marked a significant year of investment in the Newry and Mourne area. The local gas company has invested £2.6m in the area to bring natural gas to even more homes and businesses across the City. Established in 2006, firmus energy supplies natural gas to […]
Jan 7 2021 | Posted in
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A charity supporting nursing and midwifery staff is urging those working in Northern Ireland to seek help this winter. Cavell Nurses’ Trust helps nurses, midwives and healthcare assistants all over the UK who are facing a personal or financial crisis, often due to illness, disability, domestic abuse or the impact of the Covid-19 […]
Jan 6 2021 | Posted in
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Environment Minister Edwin Poots MLA has announced the next stage of the ‘Forests for Our Future’ programme by launching a new £4million grant scheme. The scheme aims to encourage and help landowners plant their own native woodlands. Successful applicants to the Small Woodland Grant Scheme will receive a standard establishment grant […]
Jan 5 2021 | Posted in
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The Department of Health COVID-19 Statistical Reporting Team has won a prestigious UK-wide Analysis in Government Award for its work on the COVID-19 Dashboard. The awards celebrate the achievements of the Analysis function within Government across the UK. One hundred and eighteen nominations were received across five categories. Against stiff competition […]
Jan 4 2021 | Posted in
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Slieve Gullion Sinn Féin Councillor Mickey Larkin has reminded all those visiting Slieve Gullion to take their litter home with them. The local Councillor said, “Many people visit the mountain to walk, run and cycle. “Sporting clubs also use the mountain drive for training. “Whilst we welcome all visitors to the […]
Jan 1 2021 | Posted in
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