PARENTS in West Belfast are being warned that they face prosecution if they allow their children to use illegal off-road vehicles. Police issued the stark warning after an increase in the use of quads and scramblers over the festive period with both children and parents receiving police cautions. The warning comes five months after 35-year-old […]
Smokers helped to quit for good in New Year
THE Public Health Agency is asking smokers to put plans in place to quit the habit as the New Year begins. They are encouraging smokers to use this opportunity to make a plan, think about what steps they are going to take to stay off tobacco for good, and seek practical support and advice from […]
Council throws weight behind RHI public inquiry
BELFAST City Council last night (Tuesday) passed a motion calling for a full public inquiry into Stormont’s ‘cash-for-ash’ scandal. The Renewable Heat Incentive (RHI) scheme, which was set up by First Minister and DUP leader Arlene Foster, is set to run £490m over budget. The motion, proposed by independent councillor Ruth Patterson, was passed by […]
PIPS look to a busy New Year with confidence as they seek a more secure financial footing
The Chairman of PIPS says they’re moving towards working more strategically as efforts are made to put the charity on a more secure financial footing. Formed by Philip McTaggart in 2003 in the midst of a suicide crisis and named after his late son Phillip, the charity has been at the forefront of fighting back […]
Police issue warning after drug deaths over holiday period
Detectives are investigating a number of recent sudden deaths in Belfast involving teenagers and people in their early twenties. District Commander Belfast City, Chief Superintendent Chris Noble said: “While most post-mortem examinations have been carried out, we are waiting for the results of toxicology tests to determine the cause of each tragic death. “However in […]