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Refusal to have Covid-19 vaccine may be linked to childhood trauma – study

Reluctance or refusal to have a Covid-19 vaccine may be linked to traumatic events in childhood, such as neglect, domestic violence or alcoholism, new research suggests. People who suffer in childhood are also least likely to trust NHS information, ...

02 Feb 2022 at 02:25

Ambulance Service probes eight delayed response incidents involving death

The Northern Ireland Ambulance Service is examining eight incidents of delayed response where deaths are involved. Four, so far, are being treated as Serious Adverse Incidents, while the remaining four are still being considered. The first five of ...

04 Jan 2023 at 15:29

Early life adversity sees most species suffer later on, but not gorillas – study

Most species, including humans, who experience early life adversity suffer as adults, but gorillas break the mould, new research suggests. Previous studies by the Dian Fossey Gorilla Fund revealed that young gorillas are resilient to losing their ...

15 May 2023 at 16:48

Public transport disruption expected after snow and ice warning

Public transport services in Scotland are facing disruption or cancellation due to weather warnings for snow and ice. The Met Office has yellow snow and ice warnings in force for the north east of Scotland and across the entirety of the Shetland ...

22 Dec 2023 at 22:12

Northern Ireland

Study suggests 60% of adults experienced childhood trauma

Six in 10 adults who took part in a groundbreaking study in Northern Ireland reported at least one traumatic event in their childhood. Justice Minister Naomi Long said the results of the study into Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs) among the ...

06 Feb 2025 at 00:01

Personal Finance

Storms and flooding took record toll on insurance claims in 2024 – ABI

Insurers paid out a record £585 million for weather-related damage to people’s homes and possessions in 2024, according to figures from the Association of British Insurers (ABI). It marks the highest total since the association started ...

10 Feb 2025 at 15:45

Hundreds of bad reactions linked to weight loss jabs prompts new study

Hundreds of people have reported problems with their pancreas linked to taking weight loss and diabetes jabs, prompting health officials to launch a new study into side effects. Some cases of pancreatitis reported to be linked to ...

26 Jun 2025 at 00:01

Graduate overcomes life-changing injuries to fulfil dream of becoming a doctor

A mature student has graduated from university as a doctor a decade after a motorbike accident as a teenager left him with catastrophic injuries. Paul Edwards was 17 and studying for his A-levels when he was knocked off his ...

09 Jul 2025 at 02:45

Your community

Kilkenny gardaí issue advice as freezing weather set to continue

Gardaí in Kilkenny are asking people to avoid unnecessary journeys, to check in on elderly and vulnerable neighbours and to ensure pets are not left outside as freezing conditions look set to continue until Friday. A garda ...

06 Jan 2025 at 18:33

Women with difficult pregnancies ‘could be at risk of heart problem for decades’

Women who have an “adverse outcomes” in pregnancy could be at higher risk of developing a heart condition up to 46 years later, a new long term study has found. Academics said that women should be tracked over the ...

22 Oct 2025 at 16:00

Crime & Court

CANCELLED: Kilkenny court sitting cancelled due to freezing weather

The Courts Service have cancelled this morning's sitting of Kilkenny District Court due to the adverse weather conditions. "Due to adverse weather conditions in Kilkenny, Kilkenny Court Office will be closed to ...

06 Jan 2025 at 09:33

Met Office extends weather warning for rain and flood warnings in force

A weather warning over persistent and heavy rain has been extended to include other areas of Scotland. The Met Office currently has a yellow warning for rainfall in place throughout Tuesday and Wednesday, ...

10 Feb 2026 at 11:59

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