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Source:The Irish Daily Star
October 16, 2024 06:42 UTC
Staff from hospitals, GP practices, social services, community health services, ambulance services, the voluntary sector, and mental health services are collaborating to provide care for residents. Lisa Glynn, interim chief operating officer at Oxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust (OUH), said: "Winter is the busiest season for health services. "The winter team's priority is to ensure that people who need medical treatment are able to access services to get the care they need." Dr Ed Capo Bianco, an Oxfordshire GP, advised people to stay well-prepared for winter with a personal winter plan. Alongside health care, Oxfordshire County Council’s social care team play an "integral role" in reducing hospital admissions.
Source:The Herald
October 16, 2024 04:07 UTC
While this is welcome news, Scottish energy efficiency specialists Green Home Systems is urging homeowners to take action now. “Solar energy can have a huge impact on household electricity bills. Adding solar panels is often the next natural step they continue their journey towards saving on electricity bills and reducing their carbon footprint. It is estimated that if your home has solar panels, you could save up to 70 per cent on your electricity bills. Find out more by visiting their websiteFive benefits of installing solar panels on your home:
Source:The Herald
October 16, 2024 01:46 UTC
Labour MP Josh MacAlister is expected to introduce a Private Member’s Bill (PMB) in Parliament on Wednesday, aimed at protecting children from harms caused by excessive screen time. The former teacher’s Bill would call for a legal requirement to be introduced so all schools in England are mobile-free zones. Great interview with @JoshMacAlister on @BBCr4today on his Bill on smartphone use among young people. — Wes Streeting MP (@wesstreeting) October 15, 2024Health Secretary Wes Streeting separately indicated some support for the Bill. Whitehaven and Workington MP Mr MacAlister’s Bill would raise the bar of the guidance, ensuring all schools must follow it by law.
Source:The Herald
October 16, 2024 00:55 UTC
Meanwhile, Floridians have already started sending in their vote-by-mail ballots, previously called absentee ballots. When the vote-by-mail ballots are ready, your county Supervisor of Elections will mail it out to you. What's the deadline to request a vote by mail ballot in Florida? Can I drop off my vote by mail ballot in Florida? You can — and should — verify that your ballot was received and counted by checking the Vote-by-Mail Ballot Information and Status Lookup in your county.
Source:The Herald
October 16, 2024 00:29 UTC
ICLVR joint commissioners Tim Dalton and Rosalie Flanagan announced that the search which started in August has ended without success. In a joint statement they said their thoughts are with Capt Nairac’s family. “It is bitterly disappointing that the search for Robert Nairac’s remains has ended without success and our thoughts are with the Nairac family, in particular his sisters Rosemonde and Gabrielle,” they said. “The fact that we haven’t found Robert Nairac’s remains does not change that. Northern Ireland Secretary Hilary Benn said he was saddened that the search for Capt Nairac had ended without success.
Source:The Herald
October 15, 2024 23:14 UTC
We have had a peacekeeping battalion with the United Nations Interim Force in Lebanon (Unifil) in south Lebanon on a continuous basis since 1978. Irish troops on duty with the 124th Irish-Polish Battalion in Unifil, Lebanon. This has led to the internal displacement of more than 60,000 Israeli civilians, seeking to escape these barrages. Irish troops on duty with the 124th Irish-Polish Battalion in Unifil, Lebanon. In all of its previous incursions into Lebanon, the IDF has killed UN peacekeepers and UN observers.
Source:Irish Examiner
October 15, 2024 21:19 UTC
After the Standard Liege forward got the opening two, Brodie Spencer’s shot hit a post and rebounded in off Bulgaria goalkeeper Dimitar Mitov to make it 3-0 at the break. The last time Northern Ireland won 5-0 at home, George Best scored a hat-trick against Cyprus in April 1971. With Belarus and Luxembourg drawing 1-1 in Hungary, Northern Ireland sit top of League C Group 3 by one point before facing those two teams in their final games next month. He was fouled by Georgi Kostadinov as he tried to turn, but before Jerome Brisard could blow for a penalty, Price hit home via a deflection off Petrov. Northern Ireland were still not done and in the 89th minute Paul Smyth picked out fellow substitute Magennis, who powered home a shot off the underside of the crossbar.
Source:The Herald
October 15, 2024 21:04 UTC
Mr Mullin denies all 15 charges against him, which are alleged to have occurred between July 2011 and March 2013. The charges are all alleged to have taken place at Bank of Ireland Private Bank, Mespil Rd. “They should have been paid by Quantum or Mr Mullin,” Mr McGinn said. “The invoice presented to the bank had the bank address on it and payment was authorised by Mr Mullin,” Mr McGinn said. “It came indirectly from Quantum Investment Strategies,” Mr McGinn said, adding this was the company run by Mr Mullin.
Source:Irish Examiner
October 15, 2024 21:00 UTC
Republic of Ireland U21s miss out on Euro 2025 play-off spot after drawing with ItalyPA Sport StaffThe Republic of Ireland saw their hopes of reaching the European Under-21 Championship play-offs come to an end after a 1-1 draw with Italy. The Azzurri had a golden chance to double their lead in the 37th minute when they were awarded a penalty, but Leeds forward Wilfried Gnonto blazed his spot-kick over the crossbar. Aidomo Emakhu made an impact after coming off the bench to set up captain Andrew Moran to fire home the equaliser, on his 21st birthday, with 24 minutes remaining. Millwall forward Emakhu went close to netting Ireland’s much-needed winner in stoppage time, but they could not make the breakthrough. As a result, Norway, who grabbed a last-gasp equaliser in the 1-1 draw in Cork last Friday to keep their own chances alive, ran out 5-1 winners against Turkey to seal the runner-up position via a better head-to-head record with Ireland after both teams finished on 19 points.
Source:Irish Independent
October 15, 2024 20:23 UTC
With just 10 weeks to go until Christmas, Asda has announced Asda Delivery Pass shoppers can now pre-book their festive food deliveries. Tesco Christmas delivery slotsTesco has also revealed when shoppers will be able to secure their Christmas deliveries. Waitrose Christmas delivery slotsThe delivery or collection dates on offer are between 20 and 24 December. Morrisons Christmas delivery slotsCustomers can secure their preferred Christmas delivery slot between December 20-24 with a minimum spend of just £25. Ocado Christmas delivery slotsOcado opened Christmas delivery slots to members with a Smart Pass, its paid-for subscription service, on 23 September.
Source:The Herald
October 15, 2024 20:17 UTC
Germany’s Thomas Tuchel agrees to become new England managerBy Jamie Gardner, PA Chief Sports ReporterGerman Thomas Tuchel is set to become the new England manager, the PA news agency understands. It is understood confirmation could come as early as Wednesday after advanced talks between Tuchel and the Football Association progressed rapidly on Tuesday. The FA has not commented on widespread reports linking the former Chelsea boss with the position vacated by Gareth Southgate after Euro 2024. Thomas Tuchel won the Champions League with Chelsea in 2021 (Adam Davy/PA) Photo by Adam DavyYet if confirmed, Tuchel would become the third non-Englishman to hold the post after Sven-Goran Eriksson and Fabio Capello. Lee Carsley has been in interim charge of England.
Source:Irish Independent
October 15, 2024 19:55 UTC
15/10/24 Hundreds of business owners and workers from the hospitality, tourism, retail and other sectors are holding a protest in Dublin… Pic Stephen Collins/Collins PhotosChef Nicole Whitaker takes part in a protest outside Leinster House to highlight the high costs facing small and medium-sized businesses. At a protest MCd by Ivan Yates, restaurateurs, pub owners, childcare and beauty salon bosses were among those who marched to Leinster House from the Pepper Canister Church today on a mission. One man warned that the only place you might end up finding an Irish pub is the Costa del Sol. It is not just the VAT rate, he said, that is an issue but a 36pc increase in payroll taxes. “It’s no longer sustainable.”Alan Murphy, owner of the Titanic Bar and Grill in Cobh, said the government is “not listening at all to us” and has the perception that hospitality businesses have a big pot of gold.
Source:Irish Independent
October 15, 2024 19:42 UTC
Eimear DoddA man who struck his wife in the face with a suitcase in front of their children during a family holiday has been jailed. The man told gardaí he intended to flip the suitcase to empty it, and it was “100 per cent an accident” that she was struck. The woman told the court she was left with a visible scar and wears thick make-up to avoid questions from other people. The following morning, the victim went for a coffee, leaving the children and the man in the hotel room watching TV. The man told gardaí that his wife was “giving out” to him, and he went to flip the suitcase to empty its contents.
Source:The Herald
October 15, 2024 18:46 UTC
A hunter's supermoon is on the horizon and Krispy Kreme is celebrating the cosmic event with a new sweet treat: the Supermoon Super Doughnut. Inspired by the bright phenomenon, Krispy Kreme’s Supermoon Super Doughnut is an "unglazed doughnut filled with cookies & Kreme filling, dipped in yellow icing, (and) swirled with chocolate cookie pieces." How to get Krispy Kreme Supermoon Super Doughnuts? They will be available to purchase individually or as a Supermoon Super Doughnuts specialty dozen box which will include six Supermoon Super Doughnuts and six Original Glazed Doughnuts. Previous releases include Total Solar Eclipse Doughnut in April, Artemis Moon Doughnut in 2022 and the Strawberry Supermoon and Mars doughnuts in 2021.
Source:The Herald
October 15, 2024 18:21 UTC