4+ day, 9+ hour ago   (418+ words) Thursday is World Suicide Prevention Day. We look at the stories behind the statistics PIPS provides counselling and befriending support to individuals who are experiencing or have experienced suicidal thoughts or mental unwellness. It also provides support to families and…...

4+ day, 9+ hour ago   (393+ words) Thursday is World Suicide Prevention Day. We look at the stories behind the statistics ARDOYNE woman Maureen Doherty’s heart is broken but she is sharing her family’s story in the hope it will help others. One of her six sons…...

4+ day, 9+ hour ago   (349+ words) Thursday is World Suicide Prevention Day. We look at the stories behind the statistics THE Lifeline crisis hotline is available around the clock to deal with the 5,000+ phone calls it receives every month. It is a “life span” service so…...

1+ week, 2+ day ago   (230+ words) SCHOOL is back after a great summer, and we can’t complain about the weather we’ve had. But now it’s time to get back into a routine and kickstart that healthy eating again post-summer. Packed lunches don’t have to be boring…...

1+ week, 2+ day ago   (364+ words) PIPS Suicide Prevention Charity has launched a Weekend Crisis Hopeline, providing regional overnight telephone support for people experiencing emotional distress or suicidal crisis across the North. Expanding on its existing Friday night crisis helpline, from Sunday 6th September, the overnight telephone…...

1+ week, 5+ day ago   (505+ words) A MOTION at Belfast City Council calling for urgent action to secure the entry of three purpose-built mobile maternity units into Gaza has been passed despite Unionist opposition. The motion called for representations to the Irish and British Governments and…...

1+ week, 5+ day ago   (432+ words) THERE were scenes of celebration at Whiterock Children's Centre on Tuesday afternoon as staff and service users came together to celebrate Centre Director Deirdre Walsh's 30 years of service. For three decades Deirdre has been at the heart of the Whiterock…...

2+ week, 2+ day ago   (110+ words) CANCER is a leading cause of death worldwide, accounting for nearly ten million each year. The most common causes are lung, breast, colon, rectum and prostate cancers. Nearly a quarter of deaths from cancer are due to tobacco use, alcohol…...

2+ week, 2+ day ago   (259+ words) YOUNG people in North Belfast have been getting fit and active as part of a new summer programme based in Ardoyne’s newly opened ABC Hub. Facilitated by Ardoyne Association, Active Minds, Active Lives, is providing eight sessions for secondary school…...

2+ week, 5+ day ago   (445+ words) NURSES could be set for strike action in a dispute over the denial of a pay award given to colleagues across the water. The Royal College of Nursing (RCN) governing Council has approved the next steps towards a statutory ballot…...