Posted: 7:39 am February 11, 2025 A new forum has been set up to support young people with a disability in the Fermanagh and Omagh District Council area. The Inclusive Youth Forum, which is aimed at those aged 13 to 17, will look at a range of issues, including the …
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PRESCRIPTIONS handed out for semaglutide – a drug used to treat diabetes and more commonly known as Ozempic – more than doubled in Barnsley last year, new figures show. Semaglutide is commonly known by the brand names Wegovy or Ozempic. It works by helping the body produce more insulin, reduces …
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Social media posts have claimed that undelivered parcels are being sold by Royal Mail for as little as £1, but this is not a genuine scheme. The posts, which have been circulating on Facebook, claim that “lost parcels” containing items such as electronics and gifts can be ordered online for …
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United Utilities is introducing four electric heavy goods vehicles which are powered by poo. It is the only water company in the UK taking part in the £100 million + ‘Electric Freightway’ project led by GRIDSERVE and funded as part of the Department for Transport and Innovate UK backed Zero …
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Automation software provider, OneVision, has announced the appointment of Paul Franklin as its new sales director for the UK, Ireland, and the Nordics. Franklin joins the software company with over 35 years in the printing industry. He most recently worked for Domino Printing as its UK and Ireland inkjet business …
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MPs heard a government-to-government sale is being explored by the Royal Navy for HMS Albion and HMS Bulwark, which were designed to allow Royal Marines to launch amphibious raids. The two assault ships were already effectively mothballed at a cost of £9 million a year when the Government announced last …
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words by Frankie Anderson-Byrne Birregurra’s Royal Mail Hotel has found a winning formula for both its locals and visitors, bringing live music back to this small rural town. Entertainment Booker John Waller, a local musician and school teacher, has been orchestrating Sunday afternoon gigs for almost a year, quickly becoming …
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Dog owners have been warned they should take out comprehensive insurance as they could face a huge claim for compensation if someone gets bitten. Statistics from Royal Mail showed 2,206 dog attacked reported in the year up to March 2024 – a 15 per cent increase on the previous 12 …
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A £1.35million home dubbed one of the most ’emotionally memorable projects’ to have featured on Grand Designs has been put on the market by a disabled ex-Royal Marine captain. Jon White, 41, lost both his legs and his right arm from the elbow in 2010 when he stepped on an …
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We could be seeing the beginning of a trend towards greater use of economic commitments, with the Government potentially being more willing to extract concessions from foreign investors as a price for investing in UK businesses. By requiring foreign investors to make substantial economic commitments, potentially involving job guarantees, continued …
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