Peter Mark has announced that this year’s Petermarkathon has raised an outstanding £5,000 for Autism NI. The Petermarkathon is an annual fundraising initiative, which takes place every October in all Peter Mark salons across Northern Ireland. Each salon was tasked with coming up with its own unique way to raise money […]
Following the further Covid-19 related restrictions introduced by the NI Executive, the Utility Regulator and The Consumer Council are reminding gas and electricity customers in Northern Ireland of the support available to them. John French, Chief Executive of the Utility Regulator said, “We understand that this continues to be a worrying time for […]
The team at Fiveways Supermarket, Newry recently nominated local suicide prevention charity PIPS Hope and Support in Nisa’s ‘Heart of the Community Awards’. The Heart of the Community Awards was organised by NISA as part of their ‘making a difference locally’ to allow their retailers to nominate local charities to win a donation […]
Sinn Féin MLA Liz Kimmins has welcomed the move to bring forward higher penalty points and fines for people using mobile phones while driving. The Newry and Armagh MLA said, “The Infrastructure Committee once again supported an incoming rule to increase the Penalty points for people who use mobile phones while driving. […]
The Southern Trust’s Pharmacy and Rheumatology departments have received the prestigious ‘Clinical Award 2021’ from The British Society for Rheumatology. The award highlights examples of innovation and excellence in rheumatology across the UK and is presented in recognition of outstanding clinical work, best practice and improved patient care. The team received […]
Health Minister Robin Swann and Justice Minister Naomi Long have welcomed a new scheme launched by the UK Government for victims of domestic abuse to discretely seek help through pharmacies. The scheme will initially be available in Boots pharmacies, as well as a number of other independent pharmacies. Participating pharmacies will […]
Finance Minister Conor Murphy has announced the Executive’s commitment to increase its funding to the 2021-27 PEACE PLUS programme, bringing the total budget to approximately €1bn. Welcoming the €1bn programme budget, the Finance Minister said, “Peace Plus will build on previous PEACE & INTERREG Programmes to promote peace and prosperity in Ireland. […]
Communities Minister Deirdre Hargey has announced the opening of a second phase, worth £1m, of the Voluntary, Community and Social Economy Sector (VCSE) Covid Recovery Fund. The aim of the Recovery Fund is to help to safely deliver essential services during the Covid-19 crisis and to assist with the safe reopening of the […]
The PSNI has advised people to be on their guard following recent reports of telephone calls where fraudsters have been posing as police officers requesting money from potential victims. Chief Superintendent Simon Walls said, “The number from which they are calling may look authentic and the fraudsters will ask for the person’s bank […]
The Department of Health has announced an additional public engagement event will be held as part of the ongoing proposals for a new Substance Use Strategy. This event will be specifically aimed at hearing the views of service users and their families directly. The event will cover all aspects of the […]
