Alan Loughnane

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  • HSE calls on smokers to quit to reduce the risk of Covid-19

    HSE calls on smokers to quit to reduce the risk of Covid-19

    “Even at this early stage, available evidence points to smoking as a key factor leading to increased severity of disease and death in hospitalised Covid-19 patients.” The HSE has called on people who smoke to take the 28-day no smoking challenge this October and reduce their risk of Covid-19. Research shows that smoking is a […]

    6 years ago

  • Here are the best movies on TV this evening

    Here are the best movies on TV this evening

    It’s Monday. I know what you’re thinking, but we can get through this, it’s just the first day of the working week. There’s a lot to like about the world, ignoring the obvious issues at the moment, just look at this man at one with nature watching the golf in Ballymena at the weekend. Or […]

    6 years ago

  • Louisville to pay family of Breonna Taylor $12 million settlement

    Louisville to pay family of Breonna Taylor $12 million settlement

    Taylor was shot in her home by police in March. The city of Louisville, Kentucky has reached a $12 million settlement in a civil suit from the family of Breonna Taylor, a black woman who was killed by police in her home. Louisville mayor Greg Fischer announced the settlement at a news conference, saying: “I cannot begin […]

    6 years ago