Lyndsey Telford

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Buses ' burnt to a crisp' in fire at industrial estate

1 month ago | yahoo.com | Lyndsey Telford

The owner of a Belfast tour company has said four of his buses were "burnt to a crisp," in a fire at an industrial estate. Firefighters dealt with the blaze, in Dunmurry, where the buses were parked. The Northern Ireland Fire and Rescue Service got a call at about 21:40 GMT. Ben Allen, of Allen's Tours based in Sandy Row, was at the scene as fire crews worked to get the blaze under control.
Tour owner says buses 'destroyed' as firefighters tackle blaze

1 month ago | ca.news.yahoo.com | Lyndsey Telford

The owner of a Belfast tour company has said four of his buses have been "burnt to a crisp," in a fire at an industrial estate. Firefighters are still tackling the blaze, at Seymour Hill Industrial Estate in Dunmurry, where the buses were parked. The Northern Ireland Fire and Rescue Service got a call at about 21:40 GMT. Ben Allen, of Allen's Tours based in Sandy Row, was at the scene as fire crews worked to get the blaze under control.
Pain of abuse inquiry families 'beyond our comprehension'

1 month ago | yahoo.com | Lyndsey Telford

The pain suffered by patients and their families as what happened at Muckamore Abbey Hospital became apparent is "beyond our comprehension", the final public hearing of has heard. Sean Doran KC, senior counsel to the inquiry, said it was a "sincere hope" that patients and families were given the answers they "rightly deserve". The inquiry into what happened at the Antrim-based hospital, which provides facilities for adults for special needs, began in June 2022.
'Hope' for patients to get answers

1 month ago | bbc.com | Lyndsey Telford

Hope for patients to get 'deserved' answers in abuse inquiryLyndsey TelfordPA MediaThe public inquiry into what happened at the Antrim-based hospital began in June 2022It is a "sincere hope" that patients of Muckamore Abbey Hospital and their families are given the answers they "rightly deserve" following the That was according to senior counsel to the inquiry Sean Doran KC in his closing statement on the final day of public hearings.
Belfast concert held for those lost during the pandemic

1 month ago | bbc.com | Lyndsey Telford

'It's as if life stopped' - Memorial concert marks Covid anniversaryLyndsey TelfordBBCHazel Gray lost both parents within just over a month of each otherA County Fermanagh woman who lost both her parents to Covid-19, within just over a month of each other, has said "life stopped" when they died. Hazel Gray was among those who gathered for a memorial concert in Belfast to honour loved ones who died during the pandemic.
Belfast rally told 'women's rights are human rights'

1 month ago | bbc.com | Lyndsey Telford

Hundreds gather for International Women's Day rallyLyndsey TelfordBBCEmma-Rae, left, and her friends from Yew Gen youth group at the march "We hang out, we have fun - and we're learning jiu-jitsu to help us feel safe."Emma-Rae travelled to Belfast from Newry to take part in a march for International Women's Day. The 13-year-old and her friends from the Yew Gen youth group in County Down waved banners with 'empower women' slogans and Chappell Roan lyrics.
Woman being evicted from supported living home, say parents

1 month ago | bbc.com | Lyndsey Telford

Woman being 'evicted' from supported living home - parentsLyndsey TelfordBBCMr and Mrs Sharp said their daughter's mental health had deteriorated over the last yearThe parents of a woman with a severe learning disability have said she is being "evicted" from her supported living home because of concerns they have raised about her care. Mark and Marjorie Sharp said they felt that their daughter Laura was being "punished" because the care provider "wanted rid" of them.
Families see 'no good' in system after patient abuse

1 month ago | aol.com | Lyndsey Telford

The health trust that runs Muckamore Abbey Hospital has said it is understandable that the families now see "no good" in the health and social care system. In its closing statement to the public inquiry into abuse of patients at the Antrim-based facility, counsel for the Belfast Trust said relationships needed to be rebuilt.
Muckamore families see 'no good' in system after patient abuse

1 month ago | bbc.com | Lyndsey Telford

Families see 'no good' in system after patient abuseLyndsey TelfordBBCAllegations of abuse at the hospital are the subject of a public inquiryThe health trust that runs Muckamore Abbey Hospital has said it is understandable that the families now see "no good" in the health and social care system. In its closing statement to the public inquiry into abuse of patients at the Antrim-based facility, counsel for the Belfast Trust said relationships needed to be rebuilt.
PSNI backs CCTV call to protect vulnerable in care

1 month ago | bbc.com | Lyndsey Telford

PSNI backs call for CCTV to protect vulnerable in careLyndsey TelfordGetty ImagesThe PSNI supports mandatory CCTV in settings where care is delivered to people severe learning disability or mental health needsThe Police Service of Northern Ireland (PSNI) has backed calls from families of patients of Muckamore Abbey Hospital for mandatory CCTV to be in place in settings where vulnerable people are cared for.