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28/01/2015
RNLI Responded To Almost 600 Incidents Last Year
The latest figures from the RNLI show that the charity responded to a total of 565 incidents in 2014.
The charities nine volunteer lifeboats launched 261 times, with a total of 281 people brought to shore in search and rescue operations. During the summer season lifeguards assisted 284 people on 10 beaches.
The figures also revealed that 35% of rescue operations took place in darkness.
(MH/CD)
The charities nine volunteer lifeboats launched 261 times, with a total of 281 people brought to shore in search and rescue operations. During the summer season lifeguards assisted 284 people on 10 beaches.
The figures also revealed that 35% of rescue operations took place in darkness.
(MH/CD)
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18 February 2004
RNLI rescue 164 people during 2003
Northern Ireland lifeboats rescued 164 people during 2003, new figures revealed today. The latest rescue statistics showed that RNLI lifeboats in Northern Ireland were launched a total of 198 times during 2003 and that Portrush was the busiest of the province's lifeboat station's with 52 launches.
RNLI rescue 164 people during 2003
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14 November 2024
Alliance Warns Of Post Office Closure Impact On Vulnerable
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Alliance Warns Of Post Office Closure Impact On Vulnerable
Alliance Communities spokespeople Sian Mulholland MLA and Kellie Armstrong MLA have warned that the closure of local Crown Post Office branches could disproportionately affect the most vulnerable members of society.
29 May 2019
Body Found In Missing Person Search
The search for a "high-risk missing person" in north Belfast has sadly ended with the discovery of a body. Volunteers from the Community Rescue Service (CRS) were deployed to the area on Tuesday morning, 28 May, to assist in the search for a person who had been missing from their home for some time.
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The search for a "high-risk missing person" in north Belfast has sadly ended with the discovery of a body. Volunteers from the Community Rescue Service (CRS) were deployed to the area on Tuesday morning, 28 May, to assist in the search for a person who had been missing from their home for some time.
14 February 2007
NI unemployment rate falls slightly
The seasonally adjusted figures indicate a small drop in unemployment in Northern Ireland. The Labour Force Survey (LFS) estimated that 34,000 people (4.2%) were out of work in the period October - December 2006. The unemployment rate of 4.2% represents an estimated decrease of 0.
NI unemployment rate falls slightly
The seasonally adjusted figures indicate a small drop in unemployment in Northern Ireland. The Labour Force Survey (LFS) estimated that 34,000 people (4.2%) were out of work in the period October - December 2006. The unemployment rate of 4.2% represents an estimated decrease of 0.
25 June 2003
Aurion chosen for City and Guilds e-learning initiative
Belfast-based e-learning company Aurion have secured a £100,000 contract to develop the UK City and Guilds first e-learning programme, called Learning for Living.
Aurion chosen for City and Guilds e-learning initiative
Belfast-based e-learning company Aurion have secured a £100,000 contract to develop the UK City and Guilds first e-learning programme, called Learning for Living.
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Northern Ireland WeatherToday:It will be cloudy again throughout the day. Mainly dry in the morning, but patchy drizzle in places, becoming more widespread and persistent in the afternoon. Freshening southwesterly winds. Maximum temperature 12 °C.Tonight:Cloudy with a spell of heavy rain pushing south through late evening and the early hours, followed by some clear spells. Minimum temperature 6 °C.
