29/07/2013
Other News In Brief
Police Find Stolen JCB
A JCB worth around £50,000 has been found by police.
The JCB Teleporter was stolen from a building site in Moy, County Tyrone.
It was driven through a fence at the site at approximately 9.10pm on Sunday.
It was recovered on the Ballymacauley Road.
A 19-year-old has been arrested and is currently being questioned.
Three Arrested Following Attack In Co Tyrone
Three men have been arrested on suspicion of causing grievously bodily harm to an 18-year-old man in County Tyrone.
The man was attacked in the Drum Road area in the early hours of Sunday morning.
His injuries are not believed to be life threatening.
The arrested men are still being questioned. A woman was also issued with a fine disorder at the scene.
Call For Protected Meal Times To Be Introduced In Hospitals
SDLP MP for South Down Margaret Ritchie has called for the introduction of protected meal times in hospitals in the best interests of patients across Northern Ireland, England, Scotland and Wales.
Ms Ritchie said: "The Hospital Caterer's Association (HCA) carries out vital work in providing regular meals for patients. The Francis Review highlighted the importance of good quality, regular and nutritious meals in hospitals as key to a patient's recovery.
"It is therefore critical that regular meal times are protected in hospitals to promote rest and avoid interruption, as I highlighted my parliamentary Early Day Motion in this issue. Such practice allows patients to eat their meals without disruption and enable staff to provide assistance to those patients unable to eat independently.
"I was pleased to see this motion receive widespread support in Parliament and the UK Government must now work with the HCA and the devolved administrations to ensure that best practice is introduced to provide patients with the best nutrition regime to aid their recovery."
(CD/JP)
A JCB worth around £50,000 has been found by police.
The JCB Teleporter was stolen from a building site in Moy, County Tyrone.
It was driven through a fence at the site at approximately 9.10pm on Sunday.
It was recovered on the Ballymacauley Road.
A 19-year-old has been arrested and is currently being questioned.
Three Arrested Following Attack In Co Tyrone
Three men have been arrested on suspicion of causing grievously bodily harm to an 18-year-old man in County Tyrone.
The man was attacked in the Drum Road area in the early hours of Sunday morning.
His injuries are not believed to be life threatening.
The arrested men are still being questioned. A woman was also issued with a fine disorder at the scene.
Call For Protected Meal Times To Be Introduced In Hospitals
SDLP MP for South Down Margaret Ritchie has called for the introduction of protected meal times in hospitals in the best interests of patients across Northern Ireland, England, Scotland and Wales.
Ms Ritchie said: "The Hospital Caterer's Association (HCA) carries out vital work in providing regular meals for patients. The Francis Review highlighted the importance of good quality, regular and nutritious meals in hospitals as key to a patient's recovery.
"It is therefore critical that regular meal times are protected in hospitals to promote rest and avoid interruption, as I highlighted my parliamentary Early Day Motion in this issue. Such practice allows patients to eat their meals without disruption and enable staff to provide assistance to those patients unable to eat independently.
"I was pleased to see this motion receive widespread support in Parliament and the UK Government must now work with the HCA and the devolved administrations to ensure that best practice is introduced to provide patients with the best nutrition regime to aid their recovery."
(CD/JP)
Related Northern Ireland News Stories
Click here for the latest headlines.
16 November 2020
Covid-19 Patients Are Not Being Prioritised Over Other Patients
Covid-19 patients are not being prioritised over patients with other conditions, according to a new Department of Health (DoH) 'Mythbuster' initiative. The DoH has issued the first in a planned series of 'mythbusters', correcting inaccurate claims about Covid-19.
Covid-19 Patients Are Not Being Prioritised Over Other Patients
Covid-19 patients are not being prioritised over patients with other conditions, according to a new Department of Health (DoH) 'Mythbuster' initiative. The DoH has issued the first in a planned series of 'mythbusters', correcting inaccurate claims about Covid-19.
14 May 2012
Plans To Cut Nursing Posts Will Endanger Patients Safety Claims RCN
Plans to cut nursing posts in Northern Ireland will endanger patients' safety it has been claimed. The number of district nurses dropped by 8% between March 2010 and March 2011. Ambitious government plans to move care from acute hospitals to community settings have been branded a "facade" by the Royal College of Nursing (RCN).
Plans To Cut Nursing Posts Will Endanger Patients Safety Claims RCN
Plans to cut nursing posts in Northern Ireland will endanger patients' safety it has been claimed. The number of district nurses dropped by 8% between March 2010 and March 2011. Ambitious government plans to move care from acute hospitals to community settings have been branded a "facade" by the Royal College of Nursing (RCN).
16 October 2025
Health Minister Hails 'Real And Meaningful Change' As Waiting Lists Fall
Health Minister Mike Nesbitt has declared that his 'Reset Plan' is delivering "real and meaningful change," citing substantial and sustained progress in tackling Northern Ireland's longest waiting lists for medical care.
Health Minister Hails 'Real And Meaningful Change' As Waiting Lists Fall
Health Minister Mike Nesbitt has declared that his 'Reset Plan' is delivering "real and meaningful change," citing substantial and sustained progress in tackling Northern Ireland's longest waiting lists for medical care.
15 March 2022
Over 1,700 Patients Receiving Ground-Breaking Covid-19 Treatments
More than 1,700 patients at highest risk of serious illness across NI have received ground-breaking Covid-19 treatments. The patients have received neutralising monoclonal antibody (nMAB) and antiviral treatments at Health and Social Care (HSC) Trust Outpatient COVID-19 Treatment services (OCTs), or oral antiviral medicine to take at home.
Over 1,700 Patients Receiving Ground-Breaking Covid-19 Treatments
More than 1,700 patients at highest risk of serious illness across NI have received ground-breaking Covid-19 treatments. The patients have received neutralising monoclonal antibody (nMAB) and antiviral treatments at Health and Social Care (HSC) Trust Outpatient COVID-19 Treatment services (OCTs), or oral antiviral medicine to take at home.
15 June 2021
Health Minister Applauds Vaccination Take-Up Initiatives
Initiatives to support vaccination take-up have been applauded by Health Minister Robin Swann. A targeted programme of pop-up clinics is being rolled out to different locations in Northern Ireland, helping local communities access vaccines.
Health Minister Applauds Vaccination Take-Up Initiatives
Initiatives to support vaccination take-up have been applauded by Health Minister Robin Swann. A targeted programme of pop-up clinics is being rolled out to different locations in Northern Ireland, helping local communities access vaccines.
-




Northern Ireland WeatherToday:A sunny but frosty start for many. However cloud increases by midday with a few showers reaching the north coast, these mostly light but spreading inland this afternoon. Chilly. Maximum temperature 8 °C.Tonight:A rather cloudy evening with scattered showers. Becoming drier through the night with some good clear spells developing and a patchy frost away from coasts. Minimum temperature 0 °C.
