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Belfast, Northern Ireland
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There is a @metofficeni strong winds weather warning from 6pm Saturday 24 Oct until 3pm Sunday, #StormBoelo. Injuries or danger to life, travel delays, large waves at coasts,power cuts,buildings damage,fallen trees possible. Info/advice: nidirect.gov.uk/winds @deptinfra @mea_bc
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Have a safe #Halloween - get info and advice about #fireworks, sparklers, fancy dress costumes and fire safety: nidirect.gov.uk/news/put-saf… #HalloweenSafety @NIFRSofficial
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Some primary and post-primary school pupils are eligible for grants to help buy their school uniform. @Education_NI @Ed_Authority
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Alt text: School uniform grants are available to some pupils. Check if you can get a grant to buy your child’s school uniform. The uniform grant is for pupils in primary, post-primary and special schools. You can apply online for a school uniform grant. (1/2)
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🚬 We’re taking steps to help protect children and young people from the harms of nicotine addiction. 🚭 From 29 October, it will be illegal in NI to sell vapes or nicotine products to anyone under 18. Buying these products on behalf of someone under 18 will also be banned.
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Thinking about a change but not sure where to start? ❤️ Our Weight & Wellbeing Hub has trusted, free apps to help you eat better, move more and feel good at your own pace. 📱 👉 apps4healthcareni.hscni.net/…
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⚠️ Yellow weather warning issued ⚠️ Wind across Northern Ireland Saturday 1800 – Sunday 1500 Latest info 👉 bit.ly/WxWarning Stay #WeatherAware⚠️
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Asbestos is still a major killer in Northern Ireland, so before doing any work on a building constructed before 2000, you must always ask for the asbestos register. Find out more ➡ hseni.gov.uk/asbestos
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📢Land & Property Services’ public counter opening hours are being updated. From Monday, 2 November, LPS offices will be open as follows: 📍Belfast: Mon - Fri 🕑9.30am-1pm 📍Ballymena: Mon & Wed 🕑9.30am-1pm 📍Portadown: Tues & Fri 🕑9.30am-1pm 📍Omagh: Mon & Wed 🕑9.30am-1pm 📍Derry/Londonderry: Tues & Thurs 🕑9.30am-1pm You can continue to contact LPS online, via email or by phone here ➡️ finance-ni.gov.uk/contacts/c…
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Yellow warning of wind affecting Northern Ireland www.​metoffice.​gov.​uk/weather/warnings-and-advice/uk-warnings#?date=2026-10-24&id=43d25d86-b917-4419-9e92-d7e72817fbdd&referrer=rss
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The Met Office has named #StormBoelo The storm is forecast to bring strong winds and heavy rain across the UK on Saturday The strongest winds will be across Northern Ireland, Scotland and northern England Stay #WeatherAware ⚠️
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Safety Alert - Forward tipping dumpers. HSENI is aware of a recent number of incidents involving overturning dumpers on construction sites in Northern Ireland. For info on risk assessment and the safety measures that must be taken, click here ➡ hseni.gov.uk/alert/safety-al…
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Prevention and early detection are key to saving lives from breast cancer. Find out more about the signs and symptoms: nidirect.gov.uk/conditions/b… nidirect.gov.uk/conditions/b… #BreastCancerAwarenessMonth
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Wednesday 21 October - SuperValu and Centra recall salmon and prawn cocktail products because of contamination with Listeria monocytogenes #FoodAlert alerts.food.gov.uk/news-aler…
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‼️ Don’t forget. Have you used your £100 home heating oil digital pre-paid card? If you’ve activated your card, it may be expiring at the end of this month. Don’t forget to use it with your oil supplier before it expires. #DFC #Delivering #HomeHeatingOil
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Check online to see if a taxi, bus, or coach is licensed. Use the Vehicle Registration Number (number plate) to: • check a taxi: nidirect.gov.uk/services/che… • check a bus: nidirect.gov.uk/services/che… @deptinfra
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Alt text: You can check online if a bus or taxi is licensed. Type in the taxi's number plate at nidirect.gov.uk/check-taxi Type in the bus or coach's number plate at nidirect.gov.uk/check-bus If it's a 'no' you should not use that unlicensed taxi, bus or coach. (1/2)
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Alt text: You should also not use a taxi if it is not displaying proper taxi plates or labels. To report an unlicensed taxi, bus or coach: email [email protected] phone: 028 9025 4101 (2/2)
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Your child could be eligible to get free lunches or milk at school. Find out more: nidirect.gov.uk/articles/nut… @Education_NI @Ed_Authority
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