The vaccination programme in Northern Ireland has some limited availability for those aged 30 to 34 to book a Covid-19 vaccine. Appointments are mainly available at the vaccine centre at the SSE Arena in Belfast and those eligible will be able to book from 10.00 am today. Subject to vaccine availability, […]
Northern Ireland’s health service is offering three oxygen generation units as part of the UK’s humanitarian response to India’s COVID-19 crisis. Health Minister Robin Swann has been in discussions with Secretary of State for Health Matt Hancock on the situation. Minister Swann said, “A humanitarian crisis is unfolding and providing support […]
SVP is beginning to reopen its charity shops from today, Friday 30 April with several star buys, as the shops have been stocked with items the likes of which have not been donated before, in no small part due to the clearouts being done in wardrobes and attics across the country. Robust safety […]
Over a quarter of adults in the UK have received both doses of a COVID-19 vaccine. Health services across the UK have now administered a total of 47,045,391 million vaccines between 8 December and 26 April, including 33,843,580 million people with their first dose and 13,201,811 million with their second. The […]
Sinn Féin MP Chris Hazzard has said there must be a “full and rigorous investigation” into the causes and consequences of the wildfire that destroyed swathes of the Mournes at the weekend. The South Down MP was commenting following confirmation from the Fire & Rescue Service on Monday that they believe the fire […]
Infrastructure Minister Nichola Mallon has announced her decision to review the strategic planning policy on renewable and low carbon energy. In announcing her decision Minister Mallon said, “Addressing the climate emergency is one of my key priorities, as is supporting the economy and a green recovery from this pandemic. “This review […]
SDLP Chair of the Executive Office Committee Colin McGrath MLA has said that ten years is far too long for some victims and survivors of historical institutional abuse to wait before their case is heard, following a presentation from Commissioner Fiona Ryan this week. Mr McGrath said, “We welcomed the fact that a […]
Detectives investigating a major gorse fire in the Mourne Mountains over the weekend are appealing for information. Detective Inspector Handley said, “A multi-agency operation was involved in bringing the huge fire under control, which the Northern Ireland Fire & Rescue Service (NIFRS) declared a major incident. “While the cause of the […]
Newry and Armagh MLA Liz Kimmins has urged people to show our support for and shop local as the retail sector reopens this weekend. The Sinn Féin MLA said, “This weekend sees the long-awaited reopening of the retail sector and slight relaxations for the hospitality industry. “The arrival of Covid 19 […]
Following the NI Executive relaxation of Lockdown for non-essential retailers at the end of the month, Buttercrane Centre welcomes the phased reopening of Centre retailers from 30 April. Peter Murray, Buttercrane Centre Manager said, “Stores are responding as quickly as possible to the new date. “And there is lots of work […]
