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MLAs press Health Minister on restoring emergency surgery at South West Acute Hospital

Stormont debate highlights four-year suspension and concerns over ambulance cover, staffing, and patient safety.

12 hrs ago
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Flu vaccination programme launches in Northern Ireland with expanded eligibility

16 hrs ago

Justice Minister Faces Grilling Over Gary Anderson Release as Assembly Debates Sensitive Issues

2 days ago
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Lagan Valley Day Procedure Centre First in Ireland to Gain GIRFT Accreditation

6 days ago

Coroner finds Janet Layland's death preventable after blocked NG tube led to fatal aspiration

03 September 2026
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Trust Social Work Assistant Secures Degree Place While Continuing Role

28 August 2026
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Causeway Hospital Nears Elective Surgery Hub Role as Northern Trust Board Backs Consolidation

28 August 2026
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Killinchy cyclist raises over £15,000 for Royal Belfast Hospital for Sick Children after daughter's brain tumour surgery

27 August 2026
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August Bank Holiday Health Service Arrangements in South Eastern Trust Area

25 August 2026
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Campaign group urges new Health Minister to restore emergency surgery at South West Acute Hospital

25 August 2026
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Surgeons' Warning Over Delay in Causeway Emergency Surgery Decision

24 August 2026
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No decision yet on Causeway emergency surgery, officials tell Stormont committee

21 August 2026
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Robbie Butler appointed as new Northern Ireland health minister

20 August 2026
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Millisle man living in car after sewage flood seeks housing help

20 August 2026
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South West Acute Hospital records over 4,000 patients waiting more than 12 hours in six months

19 August 2026
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Health Minister Mike Nesbitt resigns after clash with UUP leader over Causeway Hospital

19 August 2026
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West Belfast GAA club to hold memorial fun day for five-year-old Bláthnaid

17 August 2026
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Campaigners Warn Removing Emergency Surgery Would Trigger Domino Effect at Causeway Hospital

15 August 2026
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Lisburn Student Becomes First to Pass ABRSM Grade 8 Piano Exam Using Only Left Hand

02 August 2026
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First robot-assisted surgeries performed at Altnagelvin Hospital

27 July 2026
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Donegal musician to launch album and book at Belfast TradFest

24 July 2026
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CAFRE Students Return from Belgian Equine Study Tour with New Skills

21 July 2026
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West Belfast boy receives heart transplant after eight-year wait

21 July 2026
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Twelfth in Maguiresbridge blends community focus with health campaign presence

14 July 2026
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South Eastern Trust Appeals for Blood Donors as Demand Remains Constant

08 July 2026
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South Eastern Trust urges blood donations to meet constant demand

07 July 2026
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Lagan Valley urgent care centre to close for July bank holiday

07 July 2026
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