Ringing police for a lift, to get cash from an ATM, or pick up a takeaway, are just some examples of the 999 calls made to the Police Service of Northern Ireland in the last year. To highlight the issue, and reinforce the message that 999 should only ever be dialled in an […]
The Northern Ireland Prison Service has slashed its vehicle maintenance costs by 50% in the last three years. The savings has been achieved by replacing much of its vehicle fleet with the most environmentally responsible vehicles available. Prison Escorting and Court Custody Service (PECCS), based at Maghaberry Prison, maintain and service a fleet […]
Health Minister Robin Swann has urged people across Northern Ireland to “dig in and get through winter together”. Today’s Covid-19 dashboard figures show 820 individuals have tested positive. The Minister said, “I know the people of Northern Ireland will join with me in expressing my deepest condolences to the families and friends of […]
Daisy Hill Hospital’s Emergency Department has now reopened on a 24/7 basis. All patients needing immediate acute care should go to the main ED entrance. All adults attending Craigavon Hospital for emergency care should go to the main ED. Children should be brought to Paediatric ED beside maternity. Non-Respiratory ED at […]
Newry Windmill Stars FC Volunteer John O’Hanlon has been awarded Volunteer of the Year. For the nineteenth year running, the McDonald’s Irish FA Grassroots Football Awards have honoured the regional footballing heroes who are integral to the local game right across Northern Ireland. Fifteen regional winners were presented with awards across […]
Sinn Féin MLA Sinead Ennis has welcomed financial support for over 1,000 artists as a support scheme is rolled out today by Communities Minister Carál Ní Chuilín. The Sinn Féin Culture, Arts and Sport spokesperson said, “Today over 1,000 artists in the arts, heritage, culture and language sector received financial support to assist […]
A 48-year-old man and a 42-year-old woman charged with Controlling Prostitution for Gain will appear today at Newry Magistrates Court. It is believed that the charges are in relation to a proactive policing operation in the Monaghan Street in Newry on Sunday 18 October. A 35-year-old man has also been charged […]
The COVID-19 pandemic has meant the worldwide demand for the seasonal flu vaccine has been exceptionally high, including in Northern Ireland. Embed from Getty Images This will lead to a temporary pause on some aspects of the seasonal flu programme until further stock becomes available next month. Dr Gerry Waldron, Head […]
The Southern Trust’s Clinical Physiologist team has come highly commended in the prestigious BMJ (British Medical Journal) awards. The team was shortlisted in the ‘Diagnostics Team Category’ for introducing a new procedure to implant cardiac monitors in patients. Known as Implantable Loop Recorders, the monitors which are patient activated and automatic […]
Self Assessment customers can apply online for additional support to help spread the cost of their tax bill into monthly payments without the need to call HM Revenue and Customs(HMRC). Embed from Getty Images The online payment plan service can already be used to set up instalment arrangements for paying tax liabilities up […]
