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Sep 8

Northern Ireland Education Minister's £250k mobile phone pouch scheme faces criticism

North Antrim MLA Timothy Gaston (TUV) In a move that has sparked both support and criticism across Northern Ireland, Education Minister...

Sep 6

Talking continues over possible removal of general surgery services at Causeway Hospital

Causeway Coast and Glens Borough Council will seek a meeting with Northern Health and Social Care Trust’s chief executive to discuss the...

Sep 5

RNLI lifeguard rescues two children in four minutes on Portrush beach

A RNLI lifeguard recently came to the rescue of two bodyboarders in quick succession. The bodyboarders, both children, had been pulled out t

Sep 5

ANB Council carries out test purchasing at sunbed outlets

One sunbed operator in Antrim and Newtownabbey Borough failed a test visit by a teenager under the age of 18, a report to councillors...

Sep 3

Education Minister issues guidance recommending schools should not allow use of mobile phones

Education Minister, Paul Givan chatting to pupils at St Columbanus College, Bangor. Education Minister Paul Givan has today issued new...

Sep 2

Remembering Jordan: Cullybackey trio set for fundraiser abseil down Belfast City Hospital tower

Three young people from Cullybackey are set to abseil down Belfast City Hospital’s landmark yellow tower this coming weekend in memory of...

Aug 31

International staff “very welcome and deeply valued”: Nesbitt

Health Minister Mike Nesbitt with internationally recruited doctors (from left): Urology Consultant Dr Sartaj Wali Khan; Radiology...

Aug 31

‘Motorcycle Meet Up’ event launched to drive mental health AWARE-ness

Pictured at the launch of the event are Jarlath McCreanor, AWARE NI Volunteer; Terry Bradley; Alan Waring from Belfast Harley Davidson...

Aug 31

Co Antrim woman tells of ‘living nightmare’ following shock cancer diagnosis

Cancer Focus client Joanne Jones, Clare Mawhinney, Dale Farm and Lauren Clarke, Pink Run Ambassador. County Antrim woman Joanne Jones has...

Aug 30

Restrictions to Winter Fuel Payment will be introduced in Northern Ireland

In a written Ministerial Statement, the Communities Minister Gordon Lyons today informed Assembly Members of changes to the Winter Fuel...

Aug 29

Belfast Zoo to host sensory events in September

Belfast Zoo is continuing to improve its accessibility and are delighted to hold a month of sensory events in September. With quiet...

Aug 27

Northern Trust seeks planning permission for new £5.5m midwifery facility

The proposed new midwifery-led unit to the right of the main entrance to Antrim Area Hospital. A planning application has been lodged...

Aug 26

SOS Causeway Hospital urges community to equip themselves of facts on Northern Trust proposal

Antrim Area Hospital, and Causeeay Hospital, Coleraine. Campaign group SOS Causeway Hospital has urged the community to “equip themselves...

Aug 24

‘Appalling’ that health staff feel vulnerable and unwelcome: Northern Trust chief

The Northern Health and Social Care Trust has reiterated support for its “diverse workforce” amid concern over racist attacks and...

Aug 24

£1.4M mental health facility planned for Mid and East Antrim

A business case for a £1.4m mental health facility in Carrickfergus was approved by the Northern Health and Social Care Trust board at a...

Aug 22

Northern Trust launches consultation on future of surgical services to prevent ‘inevitable collapse’

The Northern Health and Social Care Trust is launching a public consultation into a proposal to move all emergency surgery to Antrim...

Aug 21

Urgent need to reinstate UK’s cancer plan to save lives, leading expert warns

There’s a ticking time bomb on cancer care with UK cases predicted to increase by 30% by 2040. However, without a designated cancer plan...

Aug 21

Ballymena charity secures land to build retreat lodge for families impacted by Spina Bifida

Location of the proposed site for the retreat lodge Ballymena based charity LoveHope&Faith are excited after securing land in Ballymena...

Aug 21

Northern Ireland’s first independent Autism Reviewer appointed

Health Minister Mike Nesbitt pictured with newly appointed Independent Autism Reviewer Ema Cubitt. Health Minister Mike Nesbitt has...

Aug 21

Galgorm Collection announces series of complimentary events to celebrate World Wellness Weekend

Galgorm Thermal Spa Village Galgorm Collection is set to celebrate World Wellness Weekend next month (September) with a series of...

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