
The Public Health Agency (PHA) has confirmed that seven cases of the COVID-19 variant under investigation VUI B.1.617.2 (first detected in India) have been detected in Northern Ireland. These are the first confirmed cases of this variant in Northern Ireland and work is ongoing to investigate and assess these cases. Dr […]
May 7 2021 | Posted in
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A County Down man has been convicted of animal cruelty, having pleaded guilty to causing unnecessary suffering to a Terrier dog at Newry Magistrates court. The case arose when the USPCA responded to a complaint received from a concerned member of the public in June 2019. On arrival to the scene […]
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Northern Ireland Fire & Rescue Service (NIFRS) is appealing to anyone who has concerns about home fire safety for themselves or their loved ones, to contact NIFRS for free home fire safety advice. The appeal comes following the tragic death of a 61-year-old woman following a fire at her home in Lisburn on […]
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The security alert at Ashgrove Road in Newry has now ended, with police saying they found an exploded pipe bomb style device. A suspicious object which was located at the scene has been examined and declared as a viable, exploded pipe bomb type device. The remnants of the device have now […]
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HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) is sending out about 2.5 million annual renewals packs to tax credits customers from this week. Customers should check their details in the renewal pack and report any change in circumstances to HMRC. The packs will be sent out over the next six weeks and all […]
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Finance Minister Conor Murphy has opened a new Changing Places facility enabling people with complex needs to access toilet facilities when visiting Stormont Estate. Conor Murphy said, “This new facility will offer people with physical and learning disabilities more freedom when visiting Stormont Estate. “The facility provides extra equipment and additional […]
May 7 2021 | Posted in
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The First Minister and deputy First Minister have welcomed the confirmation of an opening date for the Victims’ Payments Scheme. The Ministers were speaking following the announcement by the President of the Victims’ Payments Board, Mr Justice McAlinden, of his intention to open the Troubles Permanent Disablement Payments Scheme for applications from 30 […]
May 6 2021 | Posted in
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A dramatic rise in child welfare referrals from the NSPCC helpline to external agencies, such as the police or children’s services in Northern Ireland, in the last year, has been revealed by the child protection charity. The NSPCC has two helpline bases in the UK – one is in Belfast. There were 1192 […]
May 6 2021 | Posted in
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Economy Minister Diane Dodds has announced the contract for the delivery of a pilot online cybersecurity skills development platform has been awarded to Capita and Immersive Labs. The unique platform will use gamification to meet skills objectives relevant to cybersecurity roles chosen by the candidate. Upon completion of training, users will […]
May 6 2021 | Posted in
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Suicide prevention charity, PIPS Hope and Support, has officially launched a new pilot WELL-bean Café project to support the mental health and wellbeing of local individuals. The project, which is the first of its kind in Northern Ireland is funded by the Southern Health and Social Care Trust initially for a six-month period. […]