The Chair of the Urology Services Inquiry, which was established to review the Southern Health and Social Care Trust’s handling of complaints or concerns relating to urology services prior to May 2020, has written to affected families and is calling on anyone who considers that they have been impacted to complete a questionnaire or to […]
The appetite for reading has surged during the pandemic, with more than 200 million books sold during 2020 – the highest figure since 2012. However, for those who have presbyopia reading is often a struggle – but it doesn’t need to be. Specsavers is encouraging avid readers to have regular eye tests so […]
Sinn Féin MLA Cathal Boylan is encouraging people to engage with the consultation on the all-island strategic rail review. The Newry and Armagh MLA says, “It’s clear that rail has a major role to play in our island’s future for connecting communities and achieving green, sustainable transport. “However, our current network […]
Detectives are appealing for information following a burglary in Newry. The burglary happened at a residential property in the John Martin Street area of Newry. Sometime between 8 am and 7:00 pm on Tuesday 30 November, it was reported entry was gained to a house in the John Martin Street area of Newry. […]
Infrastructure Minister Nichola Mallon has announced extra capital funding of £2 million for Councils to assist them in developing and delivering active travel schemes and greenway projects in 2021/22 and 2022/23. Minister Mallon explains, “In June 2021, I announced that I intended to make £2.5 million of capital funding available from my Blue […]
Ensuring that greater protection is provided to service animals in Northern Ireland moved a step closer this week, Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs Minister, Edwin Poots has said. If agreed by the Assembly, the Animal Welfare (Service Animals) Bill, known as ‘Finn’s Law’, will provide service dogs here with the same protection as […]
The final report from the Commission on Flags, Identity, Culture and Tradition (FICT) has been published. First Minister Paul Givan comments, “I welcome the publication of the FICT report following the significant work of the Commission, who have considered a range of complex issues. “It is right that the public have […]
The Northern Ireland Statistics and Research Agency (NISRA) has published a report on Covid-19 related deaths in Northern Ireland. The report shows that there were 3,692 deaths involving Covid-19 in Northern Ireland between 1 March 2020 and 31 October 2021, accounting for 13.0% of all deaths in this period. Age-standardised mortality […]
After last year’s Lockdown Christmas, a survey by Age NI reveals that spending Christmas with friends and family is more important than ever before for older people. 75% of those surveyed by the charity agreed this year’s festivities will take on special significance, however, the fear of Covid continues to cast a shadow. […]
Health Minister Robin Swann has confirmed a major expansion of NI’s COVID-19 vaccination programme to help meet current and forthcoming demand for booster doses. The Joint Committee on Vaccination and Immunisation (JCVI) this week recommended the phased extension of the booster programme to all adult age groups. It advised that boosters should now […]
