NORTHERN Ireland Fire and Rescue Service (NIFRS) is appealing to anyone who has concerns about home fire safety to contact them, with the NIFRS move following the deaths of three people who tragically lost their lives in accidental fires over the past eight days in Northern Ireland, including a 74-year-old man from Newtownbutler. The appeal to contact NIFRS for free home fire safety advice also followed the tragic death of a 61-year-old woman following a fire at her home in Lisburn this morning (May 6). The cause of the fire is believed to be accidental. On April 28, a man (74) died in hospital following a fire at his home in Newtownbutler, and on April 30, a man (78) died following a fire at his home in Newry.
Another 102 cases of the virus have been recorded Digital Staff 06 May, 2021 16:04
There have been no deaths linked to Covid-19 as the Department of Health released its latest figures on the pandemic.
It means the total number of deaths recorded by the department remains at 2,146.
Another 102 cases of the virus were recorded in the latest 24-hour reporting period.
There are 67 inpatients who have tested positive for coronavirus. Seven are in ICU and five are ventilated.
Bed occupancy in hospitals is 103 per cent. Seven hospitals are operating beyond capacity; Antrim Hospital, Causeway Hospital in Coleraine, Daisy Hill Hospital in Newry, the Mater Hospital in north Belfast, the Royal Victoria Hospital in west Belfast, the South West Acute Hospital in Enniskillen and the Ulster Hospital in Dundonald.
Covid-19: Number on furlough drops below 100,000 in NI
By Richard Morgan
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The number of people on furlough in Northern Ireland fell to 99,400 by 31 March 2021, according to the Treasury.
This is down from 108,600 at the end of February. The provisional figures indicate that more women are furloughed than men.
The Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme (CJRS) runs until September.
The scheme pays up to 80% of an employee s salary, up to a maximum of £2,500 a month.
The Treasury said the figures show that levels of furlough decreased more significantly across the UK in March 2021.
In Northern Ireland, 51,500 women remained on furlough.
DEBENHAMS has confirmed that the store in Hereford will close next Wednesday (May 12). The department store chain collapsed at the end of last year, with the closure of all its stores confirmed after Boohoo agreed to only buy its website and brand in a £55 million rescue deal. Debenhams will offer up to 80% off all fashion and home and up to 70% off beauty and fragrance products. A Debenhams spokesman said: We are now heading into the final days of our closing down sale and this is the very last chance for our customers to take advantage of some incredible deals. With up to 80% off across our remaining stores, customers are urged to shop now while stocks last.
Debenhams confirms exactly when Guildford store will close for good
It will close its doors for the final time in its 242-year history
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