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12/11/2019
NI Health Workers Vote To Strike
Members of Northern Ireland's largest health workers' union have voted in support of strike action.
Trade union Unison said its ballot focused mainly on safe staffing levels and pay parity, as health workers in Northern Ireland are paid less than their colleagues in Britain.
The absence of both has been a key factor in waiting lists and waiting times reaching crisis levels for patients across Northern Ireland, according to the union.
Trade union Unison said its ballot focused mainly on safe staffing levels and pay parity, as health workers in Northern Ireland are paid less than their colleagues in Britain.
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12 November 2019
NI Health Workers Vote To Strike
Members of Northern Ireland's largest health workers' union have voted in support of strike action. Trade union Unison said its ballot focused mainly on safe staffing levels and pay parity, as health workers in Northern Ireland are paid less than their colleagues in Britain.
NI Health Workers Vote To Strike
Members of Northern Ireland's largest health workers' union have voted in support of strike action. Trade union Unison said its ballot focused mainly on safe staffing levels and pay parity, as health workers in Northern Ireland are paid less than their colleagues in Britain.
12 November 2019
Motorists Warned To Drive With Caution
Drivers are being urged to reduce their speed and exercise caution on the roads due to adverse weather conditions. Police said there has been a number of reports of surface water affecting roads, with motorists reminded to take extra care when travelling today, Tuesday 12 November.
Motorists Warned To Drive With Caution
Drivers are being urged to reduce their speed and exercise caution on the roads due to adverse weather conditions. Police said there has been a number of reports of surface water affecting roads, with motorists reminded to take extra care when travelling today, Tuesday 12 November.
12 November 2019
Renewed Calls For Provision Of Cannabis-Based Drugs
The SDLP has renewed calls for access to cannabis-based medicines in Northern Ireland. The Department of Health is under pressure to back guidance from the National Institute for Health and Care Excellence (NICE) to make Epidyolex and Sativex available in the North.
Renewed Calls For Provision Of Cannabis-Based Drugs
The SDLP has renewed calls for access to cannabis-based medicines in Northern Ireland. The Department of Health is under pressure to back guidance from the National Institute for Health and Care Excellence (NICE) to make Epidyolex and Sativex available in the North.
12 November 2019
Belfast Restaurant Fined As Customer Hospitalised
A Belfast restaurant has been fined after a customer suffered an anaphylactic reaction when eating a slice of pizza they had been advised was safe for nut allergies.
Belfast Restaurant Fined As Customer Hospitalised
A Belfast restaurant has been fined after a customer suffered an anaphylactic reaction when eating a slice of pizza they had been advised was safe for nut allergies.
11 November 2019
Empower Young People This Anti-Bullying Week
Schools and youth organisations across Northern Ireland are being urged to empower young people by embracing the theme of Anti-Bullying Week 2019 - 'Change Starts With Us'.
Empower Young People This Anti-Bullying Week
Schools and youth organisations across Northern Ireland are being urged to empower young people by embracing the theme of Anti-Bullying Week 2019 - 'Change Starts With Us'.
11 November 2019
Two Dead In Co Antrim Collisions
Two people have died in hospital after separate road traffic collisions in Co Antrim. An 88 year-old man named as Daniel Louden from Ballymoney was injured in a one-vehicle crash on the Frosses Road, Ballymoney at around 8am on Friday 08 November. He died in hospital on Saturday night.
Two Dead In Co Antrim Collisions
Two people have died in hospital after separate road traffic collisions in Co Antrim. An 88 year-old man named as Daniel Louden from Ballymoney was injured in a one-vehicle crash on the Frosses Road, Ballymoney at around 8am on Friday 08 November. He died in hospital on Saturday night.
11 November 2019
Car Thieves Steal 16 Vehicles
Motorists with high value cars are being warned to remain vigilant after 16 vehicles with keyless technology were stolen across counties Down and Armagh. The luxury cars, including brands such as BMW, Range Rover and Lexus were all taken without gaining entry to the owner's home and without taking keys.
Car Thieves Steal 16 Vehicles
Motorists with high value cars are being warned to remain vigilant after 16 vehicles with keyless technology were stolen across counties Down and Armagh. The luxury cars, including brands such as BMW, Range Rover and Lexus were all taken without gaining entry to the owner's home and without taking keys.
11 November 2019
SDLP Demand 'Robust Local Solutions' To Climate Change
The Italian Government has made new moves to place climate change at the heart of education, sparking calls for similar action to take place across Northern Ireland. SDLP Leader Colum Eastwood welcomed the news from Italy and called for local government to implement "robust local solutions" to tackle the climate crisis.
SDLP Demand 'Robust Local Solutions' To Climate Change
The Italian Government has made new moves to place climate change at the heart of education, sparking calls for similar action to take place across Northern Ireland. SDLP Leader Colum Eastwood welcomed the news from Italy and called for local government to implement "robust local solutions" to tackle the climate crisis.
11 November 2019
QUB: Coffee Found To Lower Cancer Risk
Researchers at Queen's University Belfast have found that coffee drinkers are at a lower risk of developing liver cancer.
QUB: Coffee Found To Lower Cancer Risk
Researchers at Queen's University Belfast have found that coffee drinkers are at a lower risk of developing liver cancer.
11 November 2019
Local Talent To Share In £67k Fund
A group of talented local artists are to benefit from a share of £67,000 to support the creation of new work and boost their professional careers.
Local Talent To Share In £67k Fund
A group of talented local artists are to benefit from a share of £67,000 to support the creation of new work and boost their professional careers.
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Northern Ireland WeatherToday:A cloudy start with showers, and prolonged heavy in Antrim and North Down, and northwesterly gales severe near coasts. Gradually brightening up with some sunshine and more scattered showers, the winds gradually easing. Maximum temperature 9 °C.Tonight:A few showers may linger across the north and west but for most it will be a dry evening and night with clear spells leading to a frost. Patchy fog. Minimum temperature -3 °C.
