
Detectives at Ardmore are investigating a burglary incident in the Greenan Road area of Newry. The incident took place on Tuesday 24 November. Police said it happened sometime between 11 am and 1 pm. It was reported that up to four masked men were involved and that they were travelling in […]
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Communities Minister Carál Ní Chuilín has welcomed the Executive’s allocation of a further £17 million to bolster the sports, social enterprise and charities sectors as they continue to respond to the challenges of Covid-19. In addition, the 11 local councils will receive a further £10m, bringing their total allocation since the start of […]
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Community pharmacies across Northern Ireland will provide a Pharmacy First service again this winter to encourage patients to contact their local chemist for treatment and advice on a range of common winter conditions. The Pharmacy First service is a winter initiative by the health service which enables patients to have a consultation virtually […]
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Childline is urging people across Northern Ireland to volunteer for the service. Between 1 April and 30 September 2020, Childline delivered 653 counselling sessions with children from Northern Ireland where their mental and emotional health was their main concern. Now, volunteer co-ordinator Heather Cardosi, 52, who lives outside Hillsborough, Co Down, […]
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This year’s annual Antimicrobial Awareness Week took place from 18-24 November 2020. Health Minister Robin Swann commented, “The Covid-19 pandemic has brought into sharp focus the value we place on modern medicine, there is no doubt that antibiotics are an essential tool in battling infection. “However, we must remember that antibiotics […]
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Economy Minister Diane Dodds has welcomed the announcement of a £213 million Covid-19 support package for businesses across Northern Ireland. The Minister says, “The expectation is that individuals, businesses and the wider economy will feel the negative impacts of Covid for many months to come. “So I am pleased the Executive […]

The Public Health Agency (PHA) is recommending that everyone takes vitamin D supplements during the winter months to help keep bones, teeth and muscles healthy. Dr Hannah Dearie, Senior Health and Social Wellbeing Improvement Officer at the PHA, said, “Vitamin D is an essential vitamin that everyone needs to stay healthy, and we […]
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The Southern Trust has appointed a new Liaison Officer to support families and staff involved in Serious Adverse Incidents or complaints relating to patient safety. The role aims to offer a dedicated central contact point for service users, their relatives or carers and staff throughout any Trust review process. With 19 […]
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The Consumer Council has launched a free website to help consumers in Northern Ireland shop around when buying petrol and diesel. The Fuel Price Checker allows consumers to check the highest, lowest and average price of petrol and diesel in their area. The tool aims to ensure they are getting the […]
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A new ‘Phone First’ service is being trialled at Daisy Hill and Craigavon Area Hospital Emergency Departments and South Tyrone Minor Injuries Unit from Monday, 30 November. Patients, including children, who are considering attending with an urgent but not life-threatening injury or illness are being asked to ‘Phone First’. The service will operate […]
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