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Worker dies at seaside theme park after suffering head injuries on ride

Accident happened at Ocean Beach Pleasure Park in South Shields

The Independent UK

Serious accident at Cardiff's Winter Wonderland sparks new inspection regime of fairground rides

Extra checks on the safety of fairground and theme park rides will take place this summer after a string of incidents

Wales Online

Boy, 13, who sued over his birth and aftercare at University Hospital Waterford settles case for €7 million

Darragh Dooley had, through his mother Louise Dooley, sued the HSE for alleged negligence over the circumstances of his birth and aftercare at University Hospital Waterford on October 24, 2009

Irish Mirror

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Amusement park staff member dies after accident on ride before it was 'open to the public'

The incident took place during daily testing and maintenance

Irish Mirror

Edinburgh painter speaks out after suffering horrific injuries when ship tipped in Leith

A 48-year-old painter suffered horrific injuries after a US Navy ship tipped over 45 degrees in a dry dock in Leith leaving a total of 35 people injured, with 23 hospitalised.

Edinburgh Live

HSE data breaches revealed - from Covid cert errors to doctor inappropriately texting patient

Another breach occurred at a Covid testing centre when an agency worker posted a photo on the messaging app Snapchat, in which personal information relating to service users could be seen

Irish Mirror

Man dies after accident at amusement park

Police and health and safety experts have carried out an investigation

Wales Online

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Man dies after accident at amusement park as health and safety probe launched

Northumbria Police confirmed a staff member who worked at Ocean Beach Pleasure Park in South Shields, Tyneside, has died after an accident on one of the rides last month

Daily Mirror

Lyme disease: Signs and treatment for the bacterial illness as cases spike

Cases of the disease are already on the rise in the UK so here are some telltale signs to look out for in the event of a surge in Ireland

Dublin Live

'I have Multiple Sclerosis - and there is no support available in my community'

Niamh McCarron, who has MS, fears that the lack of vital care services will have a major impact on her and the lives of several others who struggle with neurological conditions

Dublin Live

First cases of new Covid strain confirmed in Ireland as strange symptom reported

Three cases of the new Arcturus Covid variant, known as Omicron XBB.1.16, have been confirmed in Ireland. It comes amid growing concern worldwide about its rapid spread

Dublin Live

HSE launches vaccination appeal for children who missed routine shots during pandemic

Unvaccinated young children are most at risk of infectious diseases like measles

Irish Mirror

Covid Ireland: First cases of new Arcturus strain confirmed here as unique symptom reported

Three cases of the new Arcturus Covid variant, known as Omicron XBB.1.16, have been confirmed in Ireland. It comes amid growing concern worldwide about its rapid spread.

Irish Mirror

Shock as hundreds of HSE data breaches uncovered including patients' files sent to wrong person

Details released to the Irish Mirror in a Freedom of Information request also showed a worker inadvertently discussed a patient’s health data with another patient in Letterkenny University Hospital last December.

Irish Mirror

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Manchester Evening News

'Scam' firm charged thousands for illegal asbestos removal work

"They not only have put their customers at risk but have also undoubtedly put themselves, their workers, and their families at serious risk"

Irish Mirror

Hospital admits Sligo man's death could have been avoided as it apologises to heartbroken family

In its apology, read before the High Court on Thursday, University Hospital Galway acknowledged that the death of Shane Banks could have been avoided. The apology was read before Court after the family settled its damages claim against the HSE for an undisclosed sum.

Insider UK

Company fined after worker seriously injured in fall from roof

Roofer suffered a traumatic brain injury, along with vertebrae fractures and a broken collar bone, in the incident on Shetland

The Independent UK

Company fined after worker seriously injured in fall from roof

Thomas Marshall was aged 22 when he was injured while working on Shetland in 2018.

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Broadcasting & Cable

Horizon Sports To Manage Sponsorships for One Championship

First U.S. event will be streamed by Amazon Prime Video in May

Chronicle Live

Newcastle worker left seriously injured after being struck by huge panel on construction site

Two construction companies have been fined after a worker was struck by a 124kg panel in Jesmond following a Health and Safety Executive investigation

Irish Mirror

School closures should be pandemic 'last resort' - as Irish study reveals limited school spread of Covid-19

HSE study found that less than 3% of close contacts in school with people infected with the Sars-CoV2 virus during the 2020-21 school year had tested positive for Covid-19

Irish Mirror

Live cockroaches and dead rat among the reasons for 10 closure orders issued last month

Six enforcement orders were served on Dublin food businesses, two in Meath, one in Louth and one in Laois

The Guardian - UK

‘The tragic cost of under-investment’: asbestos blamed for 150 deaths of school and hospital workers in England

Unsafe buildings could still be putting staff at risk of cancer through contact with the material, warn unions, experts and MPs

Dublin Live

Controversial new Citizens' Assembly on drug use to begin today

The assembly will be chaired by the former HSE boss Paul Reid

Irish Mirror

'Grave concerns' raised Citizens' Assembly on drugs did not 'operate in an open and transparent manner' when selecting Advisory Group

In a letter obtained by the Irish Mirror, "concerns" were raised about the Citizens' Assembly, which begins this weekend

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