
Infrastructure Minister Nichola Mallon has urged the public to travel safely over the festive period. While travel by car and across the public transport network has decreased since March because of the Covid-19 pandemic, more people are expected to be out on the roads and in towns and cities over the coming days. […]
Dec 22 2020 | Posted in
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Omniplex Cinemas have teamed up with Blue Peter and Pantomime Legend, Peter Duncan, to bring the panto to your local Omniplex in Northern Ireland from 19 December 2020. The Panto, Jack and the Beanstalk, was filmed on socially distant sets during the summer with a cast of 35 seasoned professionals– in Peter’s back […]

The Executive last night said it took “the difficult decision” to limit the arrangements for people to come together over Christmas. Christmas bubbling will now be reduced to one day only on a date between 23 and 27 December, to ensure flexibility for those working on Christmas Day to choose an alternative day […]

Physiotherapists in the Southern Trust are among the first in Northern Ireland to write prescriptions for patients. The new scheme is part of a regional pilot looking at new ways of prescribing. It aims to help reduce waiting times for medication and free up GP appointments for those who need them […]
Dec 21 2020 | Posted in
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Omniplex Cinemas have released their tribute video to cinema in 2020, penned to finish with an emotional ‘We’ll save you a seat’. The cinema industry has been significantly impacted and changed this year, and with projectors powering up this month we’ll all get a chance to escape to the movies this Christmas. […]

The Consumer Council is encouraging passengers due to travel over the festive period to plan in advance and be prepared, due to the impact of COVID-19 and EU Exit. Richard Williams, Head of Transport Policy at The Consumer Council, says, “This year more than ever passengers need to be prepared before travelling. […]
Dec 21 2020 | Posted in
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The Consumer Council is concerned that consumers in Northern Ireland could face potential new difficulties when shopping online from 1 January 2021, following the end of the transition period. Customs administration could be applied to parcels arriving in Northern Ireland from GB, which will likely lead to higher costs, delays and reduced choice […]
Dec 18 2020 | Posted in
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Northern Ireland animal welfare charity, the USPCA, is urging the public to not treat animals as commodities this Christmas. Christmas can be such a wonderful time of year as we take a step back to relax and connect with our family and friends. Making it all the more magical, very often […]
Dec 18 2020 | Posted in
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With the two-week circuit breaker now over, Northern Ireland consumers will be leaving their homes for some last-minute Christmas shopping. As the number of cars visiting shopping centres, private car parks and retail outlets increases, so does the risk of receiving a private Parking Charge Notice (PCN). The Consumer Council is […]
Dec 18 2020 | Posted in
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The Southern Health and Social Care Trust has been shortlisted as Mental Health Trust of the Year at the prestigious HSJ Awards. The Trust’s Primary Mental Health Care Team was shortlisted from 1,000 entries across the UK. Since it was established in 2013 the team have helped to significantly improve waiting […]
Dec 18 2020 | Posted in
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