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NI GP on what symptoms to look out for amid rising Scarlet fever and Strep A cases among kids

To date, 104 cases of scarlet fever have been recorded in the last month.

Belfast Live · Dec 5, 2022

Downpatrick mum calls for politicians to step up as son endures 10-hour A&E wait

"There were adults lying on the floor, kids on the floor, nowhere to sit."

Belfast Live · Dec 5, 2022

Belfast mum's plea for Christmas miracle to reunite autistic son with lost teddy bear

"Riley is eight-years-old and he's autistic and he has a real special connection with this wee bear."

Belfast Live · Dec 5, 2022

West Belfast lollipop man on 23 years of 'lovely memories' and recent award win

Peter McDevitt is the lollipop man at John Paul II Primary School and recently won an NI Road Safety Award for his role

Belfast Live · Dec 3, 2022

Mum's 'year of hell' as children taken from her due to risks of abusive partner

The Belfast mum says the punishment he will receive is nothing compared to 'the hell' she has been put through

Belfast Live · Dec 3, 2022

The Strep A signs and symptoms parents have been told to look out for

Six children in England and Wales have died from the infection in recent months

Manchester Evening News · Dec 3, 2022

Mum's Strep A warning to parents as daughter 'doesn't even look like herself anymore'

Laura Rooney said she first noticed her five-year-old daughter Farrah's symptoms back in September, but medics did not raise the possibility she might have Strep A

Daily Mirror · Dec 3, 2022

Larne group launch free hygiene store to help community with rising costs

ReFresh Hygiene Store started at The Sparrow Centre during the pandemic and is run by volunteers

Belfast Live · Dec 3, 2022

"It has affected every part of our lives" - Co Down mum warning to parents after young daughter's Strep A diagnosis

"My child has never been as consistently sick and she doesn't even look like herself now."

Belfast Live · Dec 3, 2022

Co Down teen heading to Armenia to represent Ireland at Junior Eurovision

Sophie's mum Theresa said: "I can't believe it. It's all a bit of a dream at the minute. We are just so proud of her."

Belfast Live · Dec 2, 2022