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It's 'crazy' to use sunbeds - skin cancer expert
An Australian dermatologist has warned sunbed users that they are paying money for a service that will significantly increase their risk of developing skin cancer.
Jim Muir is visiting Northern Ireland to share his experience of working in Australia, which has been dubbed the "melanoma capital of the world".
Australia introduced a ban on commercial tanning salons in 2016 and Mr Muir argues that a similar ban should be introduced in Northern Ireland.
He spoke of his surprise at the number of salons he saw during his trip.
Read more: www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/c6ppjqn5ze5o
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Fish killed after river fills with 'brown effluent'
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Dozens of fish have been found dead in the Glenavy River in County Antrim, but the local angling club believes hundreds more may have been killed by pollution. Anthony McCormack, chair of the Glenavy Conservation and Anglers Club, told BBC News NI the "normally sparkling clear" river turned brown on Wednesday evening. He said the fish were "struggling to breathe" in the effluent and he fears fo...
'I had no friends and I felt lonely' - Pupil 'isolated' during school place delay - BBC News NI
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A 12-year-old girl who missed four months of her education due to a delay in securing a secondary school place has said she felt "lonely and isolated" away from classes. Aurelia - who has cerebral palsy and uses a wheelchair - was invited to Stormont to tell politicians first hand about her struggle to get into a post-primary school. She now attends St Genevieve's High School in west Belfast, b...
Travel disrupted as Storm Kathleen batters NI
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Storm Kathleen has brought strong winds to Northern Ireland, disrupting road, sea and air travel. It took down several trees, damaged power lines and blew part of the roof off the Titanic Belfast visitor centre. A number of flights and ferry services were cancelled on Saturday, and in Belfast passengers faced a challenging landing on a morning flight from London. So far the strongest wind has b...
NI-born mother and baby home survivor will not receive compensation - BBC News NI
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A Dubliner whose mother gave birth to her while she was living in a Newry mother and baby home has spoken of her hurt at being excluded from an Irish state compensation scheme. Sinead Buckley's mother left her home in the Republic of Ireland in 1972 to have her baby in Northern Ireland, due to the fear and stigma of being recognised as an unmarried mother. After the birth, an Irish adoption age...
Ukraine: Portaferry couple appeal for help to get surrogate baby home
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A couple from Northern Ireland who have had a baby through surrogacy in Ukraine have appealed for urgent help to get their baby home from the warzone. Jaunty Beau was born on 31 January and his parents Mary and Peter McDonnell, from Portaferry in County Down, have been trying to bring him home since. The couple started their surrogacy journey before the war broke out, and travelled to Kyiv in l...
'Era of quiet quitting' in NI - junior doctor - BBC News NI
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A junior doctor has said there is an "era of quiet quitting" and other staff reducing their hours in Northern Ireland healthcare. Dr Tim Neill was speaking as junior doctors voted overwhelmingly to take their first strike action in Northern Ireland in a dispute over pay. The 24-hour stoppage is due to run from 08:00 BST on 6 March to 08:00 BST on 7 March. Dr Neill, who works at Daisy Hill Hospi...
MOD and PSNI 'running down clock' on NI inquests
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Labour peer Lord Hain has claimed state bodies are "running down the clock" towards 1 May, when the Legacy Act will come into force and effectively call a halt to fresh Troubles investigations. He told the House of Lords there has been an "abject failure by state officials and agencies" to release information on killings despite orders from a coroner. The new law will replace Troubles inquests ...
Community carers: 'Without them, I don't think I would be alive'
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An 82-year-old widow with multiple health issues has praised community healthcare workers for keeping her alive and helping her to live in her own flat. Rosemary Fee did not want to go into a care home after her health deteriorated following the death of her husband. She now lives in supported accommodation in Broughshane, County Antrim, where she receives regular home visits from healthcare wo...
Cawdery killings: PSNI and health service 'chaos' around killer's mental illness
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A son-in-law of a couple who were stabbed to death by a mentally ill patient has said the inquest into the killings has exposed the "utter chaos" of the health service and police, which meant neither identified how ill the perpetrator was. Marjorie and Michael Cawdery were killed in their Portadown home in 2017 by Thomas Scott McEntee, shortly after he walked out of Craigavon Area Hospital. McE...
'I'm begging for help for endometriosis' - BBC News NI
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A young woman with endometriosis has called for a dedicated centre with specialist nurses for the condition in Northern Ireland. Endometriosis is a condition where tissue similar to the lining of the womb grows in other places, such as the ovaries and fallopian tubes. Zara Corbett suffered from extremely painful periods since she was 14. At 21, she was put into early menopause and often uses a ...
Road deaths: 'No mummy wants to see their child like that' - BBC News NI
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A mother whose teenage son was killed in a road crash has described the moment she found out he had died. Debbie Mullan's son, Keelan, had offered to go to the local shop near his family home in the village of Drumsurn, County Londonderry, in 2013 to get a loaf of bread while his father made a start on breakfast. Keelan was killed after his car struck black ice and he collided with a tractor an...
'As a child I had 26 social workers in six years'
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Rhianna Browne is using her own traumatic experience of growing up in the care system to help improve services for other young people. The 20-year-old campaigner has contributed to an independent review of children's social care services. She told BBC News NI she wanted to tackle the stigma facing looked after children, and highlight the lack of continuity in support services. She spent most of...
Pancreatic cancer survivor feels 'extremely lucky' to be alive
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A man who was diagnosed with pancreatic cancer six years ago has said he feels "extremely lucky" to still be alive after his symptoms were caught in time for life-saving treatment. Tom Hawthorne, from Lisburn, Country Antrim, is among only 8% of patients who have survived for five years or more after being diagnosed with pancreatic cancer, which is very difficult to treat. Now 66 years old, the...
Rare diseases film aims to raise awareness
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People with rare diseases in Northern Ireland have been sharing their stories through a series of short films. There are more than 7,000 known rare conditions worldwide. It is estimated that more than 110,000 people, or one in 17, are impacted by rare conditions in Northern Ireland. The Rare Stories project explores a wide range of issues from difficulties in getting diagnosed to tackling stere...
Adopting as same-sex parents in Northern Ireland
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Adopting as same-sex parents in Northern Ireland
Same-sex adoption: ‘I never thought I’d be a parent in Northern Ireland'
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Same-sex adoption: ‘I never thought I’d be a parent in Northern Ireland'
Searching for NI's shipwrecks and planes lost at sea
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Searching for NI's shipwrecks and planes lost at sea
Changes to the law on sex crime cases come into effect in NI
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Changes to the law on sex crime cases come into effect in NI
Visually impaired County Antrim woman becomes international judo champion
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Visually impaired County Antrim woman becomes international judo champion
Grieving mother's warning after drugs death
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Grieving mother's warning after drugs death
Victim of racist attacks says 'love will win' over hate crimes
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Victim of racist attacks says 'love will win' over hate crimes
PSNI chief Simon Byrne’s resignation explained in 135 seconds
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PSNI chief Simon Byrne’s resignation explained in 135 seconds
What are the storm names for 2023-24?
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What are the storm names for 2023-24?
Witch trial brought to life by modern magic - BBC News NI
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Witch trial brought to life by modern magic - BBC News NI
Tyrone runner helps set new wheelchair marathon record - BBC News NI
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Tyrone runner helps set new wheelchair marathon record - BBC News NI
Care home stories project: 'It brought back so many memories'
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Care home stories project: 'It brought back so many memories'
"The weather's not the best but it's only orange juice to us"
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"The weather's not the best but it's only orange juice to us"
Unmarried mothers' repatriations: 'Keep strong, there's always a paper trail'
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Unmarried mothers' repatriations: 'Keep strong, there's always a paper trail'
'A brain injury isn't always visible'
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'A brain injury isn't always visible'

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