Caoimhe Quinn

Belfast

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NI health trust reveals 22,000 hospital appointments were missed last year

Apr 25, 2024 | u105.com | Caoimhe Quinn

The South Eastern Trust has revealed that over 20,000 hospital appointments were missed last year, amounting to millions of pounds lost.,Last year alone, 22,000 patients did not attend their Consultant Outpatient appointments or their planned procedures, having a profound impact on the Trust's ability to provide care to all patients in a timely manner. Each missed Outpatient appointment costs the Trust on average over £200 and there was a 6% did not attend rate in the last six months.
Unprecedented Surge in Dog Abandonment and Neglect Cases Alerts reported by USPCA

Apr 23, 2024 | u105.com | Caoimhe Quinn

The USPCA (Ulster Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals) has responded to reports of a dog found weighted down in water in the Moy area over the weekend. They commented that this is the latest in a series of distressing cases recently, and that they are witnessing an unprecedented surge in cases of dog abandonment and neglect. The charity is reporting a 72% increase in the number of stray and abandoned dogs coming into their Centre compared to this time last year.
Post Office Offences Bill to be extended to Northern Ireland

Apr 22, 2024 | u105.com | Caoimhe Quinn

All U105 News & Sport Legislation introduced to automatically quash convictions relating to the Horizon scandal to be extended to Northern IrelandThe Government has tabled amendments to expand the territorial extent of the Post Office Offences Bill. Convictions resulting from the Post Office Horizon scandal in Northern Ireland will now be within scope.
Over 300 alleged NI stalkers arrested in two years

Apr 22, 2024 | u105.com | Caoimhe Quinn

Over 300 alleged stalkers have been arrested in Northern Ireland since the introduction of new legislation to tackle the issue. As part of National Stalking Awareness Week, which begins today, the PSNI has published updated arrest and Stalking Protection Order figures to showcase the successes over the last two years and encourage more victims to come forward. New legislation was introduced to Northern Ireland in April 2022 which criminalised stalking for the first time.
90% of Northern Ireland consumers concerned about rising cost of basics

Apr 18, 2024 | u105.com | Caoimhe Quinn

New research published today by the Consumer Council shows 90% of consumers in Northern Ireland are concerned about the rising cost of basics. Basics refer to the everyday living essentials such as housing, energy, food, transport and telephone/mobile and broadband costs. The cost of home energy tops consumer concerns at 91%, followed by food and non-alcoholic drinks (80%), transport costs (71%), telephone/mobile and broadband costs (67%) and mortgage/rent/rates (64%).
Belfast doctor been awarded funding to find a way to protect the hearts of cancer patients

Apr 15, 2024 | u105.com | Caoimhe Quinn

A Belfast cancer doctor has been awarded funding to find a way to protect the heart of patients undergoing life-saving radiotherapy. The £35,000 award from Cancer Research UK, will fund Dr Gerard Walls’ research into whether medicines regularly used today to treat people with cardiac conditions could, in the future, protect the heart for some people during cancer treatment.
Parents urged to talk to young people about vaping Spice dangers

Apr 12, 2024 | u105.com | Caoimhe Quinn

All U105 News & Sport The Public Health Agency (PHA) is urging parents and guardians to talk to young people about the dangers of vaping unknown substances as it could make them seriously ill or even be fatal. The PHA is focussing in particular on the dangers of vaping ‘Spice’, a synthetic drug which mimics the effects of cannabis. Spice is a nickname for a substance containing one or more of a group of drugs called synthetic cannabinoids.
NIFRS dealing with an incident within Belfast Harbour Estate

Apr 11, 2024 | u105.com | Caoimhe Quinn

Northern Ireland Fire and Rescue Service are currently dealing with an incident in Belfast. Approximately 40 firefighters have been in attendance within Belfast Harbour Estate since 5.17pm on Thursday 11th April. “NIFRS are currently dealing with an incident within Belfast Harbour Estate. NIFRS have been in attendance since 17:17hrs on Thursday 11th April 2024.
Electric Ireland announces a 15% price decrease

Apr 11, 2024 | u105.com | Caoimhe Quinn

Electric Ireland has announced a price decrease of 15% for their domestic electricity customers. This decrease will be effective from 4 June 2024 and will see around £206 savings for a typical customer with a standard rate credit meter and a standard rate keypad meter. The Annual Cost (using 3,200 units/kWh) of the Electric Ireland standard Credit Meter Tariff will decrease, from £1,376 to around £1,169.60 (£206.40 saving).
Two young people arrested after PSNI officers assaulted in West Belfast

Apr 8, 2024 | u105.com | Caoimhe Quinn

Four police officers were assaulted and two police vehicles were damaged, as police attended a large gathering of young people in the Falls Park area of West Belfast on Saturday 6th April. At around 6:50pm, police received a report in relation to community concerns that a large group of young people had congregated in Falls Park and that alcohol was being consumed by children. Officers attended and a significant amount of alcohol was confiscated supported by local council staff.