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[nidirect @nidirect]

Follow food safety advice and get information on how to store, prepare and cook food safely: https://t.co/rwM1i4a5II
#FoodSafetyWeek #WorldFoodSafetyDay
@publichealthni @FSAinNI

[nidirect @nidirect]

Accidents at home can be prevented by being aware of the dangers.
Get info and advice about reducing the risks, including blind cord safety and checking for potential choking hazards: https://t.co/jEduydBipu
@publichealthni
#ChildSafetyWeek

[nidirect @nidirect]

Alt text: Many items are recyclable, including:
⦁ plastic or glass bottles
⦁ cardboard
⦁ cans and tins
⦁ batteries
⦁ old phones
⦁ clothes
Recycle and reuse.
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[nidirect @nidirect]

Think ‘reuse and #recycle’, be it cardboard, paper, glass, or plastics.
Find out more: https://t.co/4tX0CdVgto
#WorldEnvironmentDay #EnvironmentDay2026
@daera_ni

[nidirect @nidirect]

Alt text: Recycling and reusing saves energy, saves raw materials, avoids waste going to landfill.
Household recycling boxes or wheelie bins are collected outside your home.
Your local council also recycling centres.
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[DAERA @daera_ni]

⚠️If you suspect Blue-Green algae-Report suspected blooms:
📲On Bloomin Algae App-submitting photo of algae bloom https://t.co/wc1pH3xQyH
📧[email protected]
☎️0800 80 70 60
🔗 More at: https://t.co/9x4OTGDwDm

[Dept of Finance @dptfinance]

📢Sign up to Rates Online and manage your account!

Users can:

🔹Choose to receive bills electronically
🔹Update additional property or ratepayer details
🔹Set up a direct debit
🔹Make a card payment
🔹Log on as a third party (benefitting organisations)
🔹Let LPS know of difficulties paying rates
🔹Manage Landlord accounts

To sign up now or manage your account, please visit ➡️ https://t.co/C7kPm4xdgN

[Dept of Finance @dptfinance]

🏠Reminder: Rate reliefs & supports available for eligible households:

🔹 Rate Rebate scheme for those getting Universal Credit
🔹Lone Pensioner Allowance
🔹Disabled Person’s Allowance

https://t.co/LPLc2JqVlk

[nidirect @nidirect]

There’s a great variety of voluntary work available in NI.
Find out more: https://t.co/aCK3bEtj1l
#volunteering #VolunteersWeek

[nidirect @nidirect]

Protect yourself against the risk of tick bites when out in the countryside.
Ticks can carry #LymeDisease.
Info and advice: https://t.co/jo8fduELsH
@publichealthni
#ChildSafetyWeek

[FSA in NI @FSAinNI]

Thursday 4th June - Food Alert "For Action": Food Businesses and Consumers who have purchased and sold frozen products by Inarah’s Frozen Foods Ltd #FoodAlert https://t.co/eAuJ8Q75Td

[HSENI @Hsenigov]

Lifting, carrying or moving items at work?

Manual handling is one of the main causes of workplace injury—know the risks and how to stay safe.

Find out more ➡️ https://t.co/OohgAP285d

[Department for Infrastructure @deptinfra]

The Department for Infrastructure is starting a programme of work to upgrade and improve the network of on-street pay and display parking machines in Belfast, Lisburn and Newry which are now at end-of life.

As part of the programme of work, some machines will be upgraded, some machines will be removed entirely, and a small number will be upgraded but moved to better locations nearby to meet customer demand.

More: https://t.co/cbAG50jCj1

[Communities NI @CommunitiesNI]

Please be advised of the following River Notice for Saturday 6 June. 👇

[nidirect @nidirect]

Alt text: To complain about goods bought, contact Consumerline at https://t.co/xW1TDQcVGy or phone [phone].
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[nidirect @nidirect]

Be cautious and know your rights when shopping online.
If it looks too good to be true, then it probably is.
Info and advice: https://t.co/6sF6fvcO9r
@TSSNI
#BuyingOnline

[nidirect @nidirect]

Alt text: The law - know your rights if goods are not a satisfactory quality, not as standard, not fit for purpose, faulty.
Getting your money back - you will normally have up to 14 days after receiving goods to change your mind and get a refund.
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[nidirect @nidirect]

Private cars first registered between 1 June 2019 and 31 May 2020 or between 1 June 2021 and 31 May 2022 and have a valid Northern Ireland MOT, will be given a Temporary Exemption Certificate (TEC).
You can check your new MOT expiry date at https://t.co/Kd7TGl4zAC
@deptinfra

[roadtozero @roadtozero]

Drivers – Think Safety Around School Buses
Children are more at risk around a bus than travelling on it.
Drivers – slow down and take extra care when passing a parked or stationary bus as children may unexpectedly appear from the front or back of the bus.

@deptinfra @daera_ni