
Asda has launched a new initiative to support primary schools nationwide, fronted by PE and fitness guru, Joe Wicks. The Cashpot for Schools campaign will make millions of pounds available to primary schools through the Asda Rewards loyalty programme after recent research by Asda revealed that 80% of schools in NI are reliant on parents […]
Oct 22 2024 | Posted in
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A paper by the Northern Ireland Executive’s Programme on Paramilitarism and Organised Crime (EPPOC) confirms the disturbing relationship between paramilitarism and poor mental health in Northern Ireland. Whilst it has been internationally recognised that violence affects wellbeing, this paper is specific to NI and sets out the extent to which paramilitary harm negatively […]
Oct 21 2024 | Posted in
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Slieve Gullion area Councillor Declan Murphy has appealed to dog owners to act responsibly and have respect for the community and clean up after their dog. Councillor Murphy made his appeal after National Trust staff appealed to dog owners using the Derramore Estate to pick up after their dogs. The local Councillor explains, […]
Oct 18 2024 | Posted in
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Northern Ireland international and Liverpool football star Conor Bradley is the latest big-name signing to support a Department for Infrastructure campaign aimed at reducing road deaths. Bradley, fresh from a recent 2-0 victory against Luxembourg with the NI squad in the Nations League, has given his backing to the ‘Share the Road to […]
Oct 17 2024 | Posted in
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Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs Minister Andrew Muir recently visited Larne Harbour to hear about the ongoing work to tackle puppy smuggling. The Minister met with members of the multi-agency enforcement Paws for Thought Group and had the opportunity to hear first-hand how this joined-up approach is helping combat the illegal breeding and […]
Oct 17 2024 | Posted in
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Advice NI has warned that thousands of scam victims across Northern Ireland, including Lurgan are going unreported and unsupported in debt recovery, as fraudulent schemes become increasingly sophisticated and difficult to detect. It advises the consequences of these scams can be life-changing, leaving many individuals facing long-term debt and severe financial issues. Recent […]
Oct 16 2024 | Posted in
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Economy Minister Conor Murphy has announced his intention to offer greater financial support for graduate entry medical students from 2025/26. From the 2025/26 academic year, the Minister intends for students at the Graduate Entry Medical School at Ulster University’s Derry campus to be able to access a Government loan for tuition fees. The […]
Oct 15 2024 | Posted in
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Communities Minister, Gordon Lyons has announced that the Public Record Office of Northern Ireland (PRONI) will be reintroducing an extended opening on Thursday evenings from 5-8 pm. This service change commenced on Thursday 12 September and will continue until the end of November 2024 when the effectiveness of late-night opening will be reviewed. […]
Oct 11 2024 | Posted in
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Justice Minister Naomi Long is reminding the public that they need a fireworks licence if they are planning to use fireworks this Halloween. Applications for Halloween must be received by the Department of Justice by 18 October 2024. The Minister explains, “If you are planning to use fireworks this Halloween, you must comply […]
Oct 11 2024 | Posted in
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Health Minister Mike Nesbitt has launched a new health and wellbeing framework for staff working within Health and Social Care (HSC) in Northern Ireland. ‘Strengthening our Core: A Regional Framework for HSC Staff Health and Wellbeing in the Workplace’ has been developed with input from more than 1,000 members of staff from a […]
Oct 10 2024 | Posted in
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