NI suicide rate down slightly in 2016 but provisional 2017 number is up to 305. Messages from Samaritans remain the same - suicide prevention must be priority across government and the strong link between socioeconomic deprivation and suicidal behaviour must be addressed
Shocking statistic. In the first quarter of this year, 80 people have already lost their lives to suicide. Five people die by suicide in NI every week https://t.co/E22mutZszR
DEVESTATING. Today, #British oil company Soco International has been given permission to drill in Virunga National Park in the #Congo, home of critically endangered Mountain Gorilla. Last month 6 Rangers died defending the #gorillas. We must stop this. RT to start #TheResistance
@NIFRSOFFICIAL don’t forget @bignoely67 ‘leaving do’ tonight from 7-30 in Dark Horse Belfast. Great night for a celebratory drink to say farewell! See you there hopefully
@NIFRSThompson @NIFRSOFFICIAL @nifrseast @1keithblack1 @Gills67 @nifrsnorth @BelfastLive@bbcnewsline It's a very strange feeling Chief to be doing all this for the last time. Big wrench when it's been a huge part of my life. I'm proud that I've remained fully committed right to the last. Time to hand over the baton.
So it begins. My last shift. One more time with feeling! A true privilege to work as a FF serving north Belfast. Thought I'd show the lads what we had to wear when I joined. @NIFRSOFFICIAL @NIFRSThompson @nifrseast @1keithblack1 @Gills67 @nifrsnorth @BelfastLive@bbcnewsline
It’s been a privilege serving with you @bignoely67. I would say enjoy your retirement, but I don’t see you slowing down anytime soon!! https://t.co/b7ryTXrTXL
@bignoely67@NIFRSOFFICIAL @NIFRSThompson @nifrseast @1keithblack1 @Gills67 @nifrsnorth @BelfastLive@bbcnewsline This is work, this is dedication and commitment. No drama, just getting on with the job, smiling even though you may not survive the next call. Would all politicians take note of this adult, responsible behaviour. Nothing compares to this.
Thanks all. Last shift finishes Saturday 9th June at 8am. You'll hear me crying from 20 miles away. Hard to leave a job you've loved for 31 and a half years.