A man who died in a house fire in Newry on Friday was 62-year-old Jimmy Thompson. Mr Thompson was pronounced dead at the scene of the blaze which happened in the Parkview area. Detective Chief Inspector Mark Gibson said: Two men were rescued from the property, but sadly one man was later pronounced dead at the scene. 25 May 2021 Northern Ireland s healthcare system has the worst waiting times in the UK, according to The Royal College of Surgeons (RCS). RCS has proposed a 10-step action plan to kick-start the post-pandemic recovery of surgical services in Northern Ireland and tackle devastatingly long waiting lists for surgery.
As pupils return to the classroom, many schools are seeking to improve their outdoor learning environments to enhance pupil wellbeing and mental health alongside improving the sustainability of the school grounds.
Waterbutts are a great way to do this as they harvest rainwater, which can then be used to water plants or wash windows.
The school received their waterbutt as part of their participation in NI Water’s World Water Day celebrations which took place in March.
Waterbutts are a great way of collecting rainwater, which can then be used to water plants encouraging pupils to save water and look after the natural environment.
Workforce testing is available to any organisation with more than 10 employees or volunteers.
There is also a range of ways for smaller organisations or individuals to access testing, each of which can help keep the economy, education and tourism functioning safely.
Health Minister Robin Swann recently met with the Chief Executive of the Northern Ireland Childminder Association (NICMA), Patricia Lewsley-Mooney and a childminder who is using the home testing model.
Minister Swann said, “It is estimated that 1 in 3 people with COVID-19 has no recognisable symptoms of the disease.
“To combat this, rapid asymptomatic testing is being carried out in many sectors across Northern Ireland including schools, public transport, healthcare and business.
The blaze in Hawood Way was reported to police shortly after 6:40 pm by the Northern Ireland Fire & Rescue Service, who were in attendance tackling the fire.
No one was present in the property at the time emergency services arrived to deal with the incident.
It was reported that equipment believed to be involved in the cultivation of cannabis was located inside the house.
Officers investigating the incident subsequently arrested a 36-year-old man on suspicion of cultivating cannabis, possession of a Class B controlled drug, possession of a Class B controlled drug with intent to supply and arson being reckless as to whether life would be endangered.
Newry house fire victim named as Jimmy Thompson (62) A man who died in a weekend house fire in Newry has been named as 62-year-old Jimmy Thompson. Digital Staff 25 May, 2021 08:47
Flowers are left at the spot where a man died in a house fire at Cloughoge, Newry. Picture by Pacemaker
A man who died in a weekend housefire in Newry has been named as 62-year-old Jimmy Thompson.
Mr Thompson was taken from a mid- terraced bungalow in Parkview on Friday night by firefighters along with another man who remains critically ill but stable in hospital.
Police say Mr Thompson died from smoke inhalation and investigations are continuing into the cause of the blaze.