SDLP Health Spokesperson Colin McGrath has said a cry for help from the health service should focus the minds of the DUP. He was speaking after the Department of Health called for urgent public support to facilitate timely discharges of patients from hospital. Mr McGrath said given the dire state of the health […]
Thieves are taking advantage of advances in technology to steal cars by redirecting wireless signals from key fobs. The Police Service of Northern Ireland has today issued a warning following a spate of keyless car thefts across Northern Ireland. Detectives believe, due to the repeated pattern of offending, that this activity could be […]
Health Minister Robin Swann has announced that everyone aged 50 and over will again be offered a flu vaccination as well as a COVID-19 booster this autumn. This move is part of a plan to increase protection against respiratory viruses ahead of winter when there is likely to be a COVID surge. The […]
A 17-year-old male has been charged with 23 motoring-related offences. The offences include four counts of dangerous driving and four counts of using a motor vehicle without insurance. Other offences include causing grievous bodily injury by dangerous driving. The charges are in relation to a road traffic collision at the Drumlough […]
Firmus energy is holding a series of events in the Newry area over the coming weeks aimed at supporting local households manage their energy consumption and save money. The drop-in events will take place at the Mourne Country Hotel between 10am – 2pm over three dates (Friday 29 July, Friday 5 August and […]
Minister Robin Swann has announced the extension of the availability of lateral flow testing for those with symptoms into August. The move follows an earlier decision to extend availability until the end of this July. Minister Swann says, “Whilst indications are that we are moving in the right direct with regard to the […]
The Fuel Poverty Charity National Energy Action (NEA) is reiterating the call for NI politicians, policymakers, the Utility Regulator and the energy industry to form an emergency task force to address the energy crisis ahead of the coming winter, in an effort to reduce the pressure on thousands of NI households. NEA recently […]
Timely discharge from hospitals will help our health service deal with severe and ongoing pressures. Staff continue to do their best to provide hospital care to all those who need it. Hospital patients and their families can play their part by supporting timely discharge – helping to free up much needed beds. […]
The Chief Constable has described the launch of a new Public Engagement Vision and set of neighbourhood policing pledges as a “significant new milestone” in the journey of policing in Northern Ireland. Simon Byrne made the remarks ahead of an event in Newtownabbey with members of the local community, partner organisations and elected […]
323,700 customers are yet to renew their tax credits ahead of the deadline, with HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) reminding them to do so by 31 July – or their payments will stop. Tax credits help working families with targeted financial support – so it’s important that customers renew before the deadline to […]
