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Nov 29, 2024
Ulster University research breakthrough in early diagnosis of Chronic Kidney Disease and COVID-19
Researchers at Ulster University’s Personalised Medicine Centre in Derry~Londonderry have made a significant breakthrough in healthcare...
Nov 28, 2024
£3.2M cancer support centre planned for Antrim
A new-build £3.2m centre at Antrim Area Hospital to support cancer patients and their families has been given the go-ahead thanks to a...
Nov 28, 2024
Sore Throat Service rolled out across community pharmacies
Health Minister Mike Nesbitt has announced the roll out of a ‘Pharmacy First for Sore Throat’ Service from community pharmacies across...
Nov 26, 2024
Green light for Alongside Midwifery-Led Unit for Antrim Area Hospital
Visualisation of the newly built three suite Alongside Midwifery-Led Unit, to the right of the main entrance, at Antrim Area Hospital ...
Nov 26, 2024
Police Service of Northern Ireland launches Operation Season’s Greetings for 2024
(L-R) Ian Campbell, Translink Director of Service Operations, PSNI Chief Superintendent Stephen Murray and Glyn Roberts Retail NI Chief...
Nov 25, 2024
Community calls for answers from Northern Trust on planned changes to surgical services
The Northern Health and Social Care Trust has been “left in no doubt that the community of Causeway Coast and Glens are against the...
Nov 25, 2024
A Life-Saving Investment: Defibrillators to be provided to all schools in Northern Ireland
Education Minister Paul Givan is pictured with Fearghal McKinney, Head of the British Heart Foundation Northern Ireland, and members of...
Nov 25, 2024
Non-wholemeal flour to be fortified with folic acid
The Department of Health has introduced legislation that will see folic acid added to non-wholemeal flour in Northern Ireland in order to...
Nov 24, 2024
Public urged to be vigilant as lethal 'Poisonous Parsnip’ washes up on Co Antrim beach
Images: Katie Burnside Dog walkers and families with young children are being urged to be vigilant after what is believed to be deadly...
Nov 24, 2024
Buy safe, be safe: Avoid E-bike and E-scooter fires
The Environmental Health Section at Antrim and Newtownabbey Borough Council are issuing an important warning to people who are purchasing...
Nov 24, 2024
Nominations now open for Live Here Love Here Community Awards
Lynda Surgenor, Live Here Love Here Manager The nomination window for the 2025 Live Here Love Here Community Awards is now open,...
Nov 24, 2024
Samaritans in NI celebrates volunteers answering calls of hope during the festive period
Local Samaritans volunteer, Norah from Ballymena This winter, Samaritans in Northern Ireland are shining a light on the incredible...
Nov 22, 2024
Police in MEA dealt with 1,800 domestic violence crimes in last year - 470 victims were male
The PSNI in Mid and East Antrim has dealt with 1,800 domestic violence crimes during the past year. A total of 470 victims were male, an...
Nov 21, 2024
Co Antrim mum praises local charity for support after losing husband to cancer
Charlotte Nicholas from Randalstown pictured with her late husband Gavin, and their two daughters Olivia and Lilah. “He made it down to...
Nov 20, 2024
Muir launches surveys on the School Milk Subsidy Scheme amid decline in participation
Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs Minister Andrew Muir has called upon schools and parents to participate in a new survey on the...
Nov 19, 2024
Leading older person’s charity welcomes Minister’s decision on Winter Fuel Payments
Local leading older person’s charity Agewell Partnership has welcomed the decision by Minister for Communities, Gordon Lyons to issue...
Nov 19, 2024
£2.1m refurbishment plans underway for Robinson Hospital
The Robinson Hospital in Ballymoney is to benefit from a £2.1m investment to improve and enhance its existing facilities. The...
Nov 18, 2024
‘It lasts for a lifetime’ – RTC victims back campaign to reduce road deaths
The North West Road Safety Partnership signs up to the Share the Road to Zero community engagement campaign. Debbie Mullan’s 17-year-old...
Nov 18, 2024
Take simple steps to improve your wellbeing this winter
The Department of Health is highlighting the importance of taking steps to care for yourself this winter. Winter can affect people’s...
Nov 17, 2024
Sensory garden approval for playgroup in Antrim
Antrim and Newtownabbey councillors have approved a request for a sensory garden to be created at the rear of Muckamore Community Centre,...
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