Safe schools: ‘COVID is a mild self-limiting illness for the vast majority of children’

Schools are safe and there is clear evidence of a very low rate of severe disease in children of primary and secondary school ages, ...
Police

Lorry set on fire in attempted hijacking in north Belfast

A lorry was set on fire in an attempted hijacking in north Belfast earlier today (Thursday September 9). It happened just after 1:30pm. Detective Inspector Dane...

Eight deaths and 1,831 new cases of COVID-19 in Northern Ireland

Eight further people have died as a result of COVID-19 in Northern Ireland. There are 1,831 new cases. https://twitter.com/healthdpt/status/1435951554993983500 You can also 'grab a jab' at popular...

McDonald’s will finally have a vegan burger on the menu!

McDonald’s will finally have a vegan burger on the menu in the UK and Ireland after years of food research in a bid to...

Students invited to ‘jabbathon’ in push to vaccinate

A major drive is on to vaccinate students. The 'Jabbathon' initiative will involve 60 walk-in clinics across some 30 campuses – offering first jabs to...

Three men charged following burglaries

Detectives investigating a number of incidents in Belfast, Carryduff and Lisburn on Monday (6 September) have charged three men. The men, aged 26, 29 and...

Mutts about Wee Joan’s Dog Walk!

A fundraising dog walk will be held in memory of the mother of a Portrush bartender to raise money for The Northern Ireland Children...

Three men, 26, 29 and 34, arrested following burglaries

Police investigating a number of incidents in Belfast, Carryduff and Lisburn on Monday (6 September) have arrested three men, aged 26, 29 and 34. At...

Seven deaths and 1,748 new cases of COVID-19 in Northern Ireland

Seven further deaths due to COVID-19 have been reported in Northern Ireland. There are 1,748 new cases. https://twitter.com/healthdpt/status/1435226444406398976

Heavy showers and thunderstorms forecast for Thursday

Heavy showers and thunderstorms are forecast for Thursday. The weather warning is from 11am on Thursday to 8pm. There is a possibility of surface...