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People seek advice for insect bites and stings every seven seconds – NHS

There has been a “significant” spike in the number of people seeking advice for insect bites, the NHS has said, with people looking for help every seven seconds at a peak. There were some 261,364 visits to the insect bites and stings page on NHS.uk ...

11 Jul 2023 at 00:01

Local News

Dramatic increase in Ballykelly bug bites causing concern for locals

People in Ballykelly have expressed concern online about an increase in bug bites in the area. The Ballykelly Facebook page shared a message from one of its followers complaining of extremely painful bites from bugs in their garden. The local said ...

17 Oct 2024 at 13:33

Food firms ‘harming children with unhealthy products and misleading advertising’

The Government has a duty of care to ensure companies stop profiting from “harming” children with unhealthy food and misleading advertisements, health campaigners have said. Youth campaign group Bite Back believes the Government and food ...

22 Feb 2024 at 20:17

Just Eat ad featuring McDonald’s burgers banned for breaching junk food code

Just Eat ad featuring McDonald’s burgers banned over targeting of under-16s

A Just Eat advertisement on Facebook featuring MacDonald’s burgers has been banned for failing to take enough care to ensure the promotion was not aimed at children aged under 16. The Advertising Standards Authority (ASA) said anti-junk ...

21 Aug 2024 at 11:39

Crime & Court

Dog broke free from lead and bit woman in Laois

A Staffordshire Bull Terrier broke free from its lead and bit a woman in Mountmellick. Niamh Kavanagh (24) of 3 Church View Apartments, Ash Grove, Mountmellick admitted not having control of a dog and having an unmuzzled dog at an ...

22 Nov 2024 at 20:33

Campaigners ‘name and shame’ firms over junk food portfolios

Health campaigners backed by former chief scientific adviser Sir Patrick Vallance have named companies they claim are reliant on selling unhealthy food to children. Youth food campaign Bite Back, which was founded by chef Jamie ...

22 Feb 2024 at 07:30

Rayner vows to tackle homelessness during visit to Edinburgh

Deputy Prime Minister Angela Rayner said the new UK Labour Government will reduce homelessness across the country, during a visit to a housing scheme set up by a charity in Edinburgh. The Labour MP was given a guided tour of ...

16 Aug 2024 at 18:54

Call for owners to control dogs after second reported Muff greenway attack

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A dog has been suspected of biting a man in Inishowen

Dog owners have been called upon to keep their pets under control after a report of another dog attack on the Muff greenway. According to a report on social media, a man was bitten by a Labrador dog on the greenway over the ...

19 Aug 2024 at 17:33

Dog bites may be more common on hot and polluted days, study suggests

Dogs may be more likely to bite people on hotter, sunnier days, and when air pollution levels are higher, new researchers suggest. According to the study, the likelihood of dog bites occurring in these conditions increases ...

15 Jun 2023 at 17:12

Use of spit and bite guards to be made permanent in Northern Ireland policing

Use of spit and bite guards to be made permanent in frontline policing in Northern Ireland

The use of spit and bite guards is to be made permanent in frontline policing in Northern Ireland. The mesh hoods were temporarily introduced in March 2020 as an emergency measure during the coronavirus pandemic. They ...

16 Jun 2022 at 20:42

Horse Racing

The Big Bite digs deep to secure Greatwood Gold

The Big Bite rolled back the years to edge his way to BetVictor Greatwood Gold Cup Handicap Chase glory at Newbury. Third in the race behind Umbrigado in 2021, he was without a victory since his debut for trainer ...

04 Mar 2023 at 17:18

Entertainment

Martin Kemp and Chris Evans help launch coffee shop fighting homelessness

Martin Kemp and Chris Evans were among the celebrities who helped launch a new London coffee shop aiming to end homelessness. Social Bite is fighting homelessness by employing members of the homeless community ...

15 Mar 2022 at 15:25

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