Recorded child cruelty and neglect offences are increasing, NSPCC Northern Ireland can reveal. In Northern Ireland, there were 500 child cruelty and neglect offences recorded by police in 2018/19, which has more than doubled from 184 in 2013/14. Across the UK, police recorded more than 20,000 cases last year alone. ReportsRead More →
Local Sure Start families had the chance to enjoy some festive cheer at the exclusive launch of Titanic Belfast’s A Magical Christmas Experience. Fifteen families were invited by East Belfast’s Sure Start to see Father Christmas arrive and launch A Magical Christmas Experience. They were the first to step throughRead More →
The Department of Education, in partnership with the Public Health Agency, is seeking examples of outstanding pastoral care in schools. The Derrytrasna Pastoral Care Award provides recognition to school communities that have demonstrated exceptional co-operative effort in supporting the pastoral care of pupils. Schools that go above and beyond toRead More →
When W5 (WhoWhatWhereWhenWhy) first opened its doors in March 2001, Northern Ireland had never seen anything like it! From the outset, the mission was ‘to fire the spirit of discovery’, intriguing and engaging visitors with hands-on and immersive learning in a fun and inclusive environment. Twenty years on and having reached moreRead More →
A new research report launched today by safefood has revealed that chocolate is the main ingredient in almost 40 per cent of protein bars surveyed with many also being high in saturated fat and containing added sugar and salt. The research also found that over one in three people (37%)Read More →
Belfast-based leisure and adventure company, We Are Vertigo has opened the doors to its second Inflatable Park in Belfast’s Titanic Quarter, completing a massive £750,000 investment and creating 50 new jobs. The state-of-the-art new Inflatable Park brings 30,000 square feet of inflatable entertainment for the whole family to the burgeoningRead More →
Children in Northern Ireland are eating seven times more ‘treat’ foods such as crisps, biscuits, cakes, sweets, buns, puddings and chocolate on a daily basis than is recommended as part of a healthy, balanced diet. safefood’s latest research has revealed that only six per cent of parents said that theyRead More →
The Public Health Agency has been made aware that there is likely to be a delay in the supply of some of the Fluenz Tetra children’s vaccine due to arrive next month. The vaccine is procured by Public Health England on behalf of all of the UK. The delay isRead More →
The UK’s largest cinema operator, Cineworld, and the UK’s largest bowl operator, Hollywood Bowl, are the first anchor tenants to confirm their position in The Odyssey, Belfast, as work gets started on a £17m redevelopment to transform it into the number one leisure destination for families in Northern Ireland. MatagordaRead More →
The Department of Health has published a draft Action Plan for mental health services and support for children and young people in Northern Ireland. The plan is in response to recommendations contained in a report by the Northern Ireland Commissioner for Children and Young People (NICCY). The ‘Still Waiting’ reportRead More →
On World Mental Health Day, Home-Start UK in Northern Ireland reveals local families facing challenges struggle alone for too long, potentially turning a difficult situation into a risky one… New research released today reveals that six in 10 parents across the UK feel pressure from social media to be theRead More →
Spooky myths and legends from Ireland’s rich folklore are brought to life in Creatures of the Night, a new multi-media exhibition at W5’s AMAZE experience. As part of W5’s Halloween celebrations, this multi-screen attraction explores ghoulish figures such as the Irish headless horseman known as The Dullahan, the man ofRead More →