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Police Service launches new sign language video relay service
Pictured at the launch of the new video relay service are Majella McAteer, British Deaf Association NI Manager; Emmanuel Ofori, service...
2 days ago


Level of fraud outlined by Justice Minister at scam conference in Ballymena
(L-R) are Jonathan Leakey, author and scam survivor; Justice Minister Naomi Long; William McCaughey, chairperson of Mid & East Antrim...
4 days ago


Minister announces new £153m funding programme for Co-Ownership, and raises the property value limit
Opening the door to home ownership, Minister Gordon Lyons with Co-Ownership Director of Finance Andrew Shott and Chief Executive Mark...
4 days ago


Having a drink on St Patrick’s Day? You don’t want to be green the next day… drink responsibly – PHA
As people get ready to celebrate St Patrick’s Day, the Public Health Agency (PHA) is encouraging anyone choosing to drink to be careful...
Mar 16

Find a safe space and listening ear at the Northern Trust’s Bereaved By Suicide support groups
The Northern Trust’s Bereaved By Suicide Ballymena support group will be meeting monthly in Galgorm Community Centre. The Northern Health...
Mar 16


REACH volunteers thank the O’Neill and Hamill family for generous donation to fund community hub
O’Neill and Hamill family present a cheque during a visit to the REACH Hub earlier this week. A local community support group in Portrush...
Mar 15

Women’s Aid ABCLN launches new online quiz identifying red flags
On International Women’s Day Women's Aid ABCLN, the lead organisation dedicated to ending domestic abuse, has announced the launch of a...
Mar 7


Police issue advice after elderly woman almost conned by fraudsters in gift cards scam
The Police Service of Northern Ireland has issued advice to the public today, Wednesday 5 February, after an elderly woman was persuaded...
Mar 5


ANB | New crime prevention initiative launched aimed at protecting the vulnerable and isolated
Inspector Neil Patton pictured with security packs as part of new initiative. In Antrim and Newtownabbey, the local Crime Prevention...
Feb 28


"Daffo-Kill" Dangers – Dogs Trust Ballymena warns owners to keep pets away from spring flowers
As spring approaches, Dogs Trust Ballymena urges dog owners to be aware of the potential dangers of certain spring plants and bulbs....
Feb 27

Challenging the Scamdemic: A scam awareness conference comes to Ballymena
Members of the public are invited to attend Challenging the Scamdemic , a crucial Scam Awareness Conference designed to inform, educate,...
Feb 27


More than £100,000 lost to holiday fraud last year in NI - Police urge public to do your research
The Police Service of Northern Ireland is urging anyone planning to book a holiday online to do their research after new figures show...
Feb 24

Over a third of UK adults don’t know that high blood pressure is the biggest risk factor for stroke
A worryingly large proportion of UK adults don’t know that high blood pressure is the most likely cause of stroke, according to new...
Feb 23


Advocacy service empowers victims of sexual and domestic abuse: Long
The Department of Justice has announced the provider of an advocacy service for victims of sexual and domestic abuse. ASSIST NI will...
Feb 15


Protect yourself from online dating scams - NI Trading Standards urges after woman loses £80,000
The Department for the Economy’s Trading Standards Service (TSS) is urging those looking for love to be on their guard to online dating...
Feb 14

Campaign urges people to talk about their true feelings
The Public Health Agency (PHA) is highlighting the importance of having conversations about our true feelings in a campaign that shows...
Feb 13

Call for vigilance after man tells of 'devastating impact' of romance fraud
A man from Northern Ireland who was deceived by a fraudster into giving more than £200,000 in a romance scam has shared his ordeal to...
Feb 12


NSPCC Helpline making four referrals a week about parental alcohol and substance misuse in NI
The NSPCC has revealed that in 2023/24, its Helpline service made 216 referrals to police and agencies such as social services after...
Feb 10


Folic acid supplements important in pregnancy planning
The Public Health Agency (PHA) is reminding all women who could become pregnant and women who are already pregnant about the importance...
Feb 8

National Obesity Week: How to make the most of your goals this year
This National Obesity Week (10 – 16 January), the Public Health Agency (PHA) is highlighting ways you can set realistic targets to help...
Jan 11
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