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Sunday World
2 hours ago
- Sunday World
Sex charges against trampoline coach to be withdrawn after he takes his own life
Simon Flannery had been charged with possessing, making and distributing indecent images of children Sex charges against an award winning trampoline coach will likely be withdrawn in two weeks after he took his own life. Last month, Belfast Magistrates Court heard that 41-year-old Simon Flannery had been found dead in a Budapest hotel and today defence solicitor Adrian Harvey confirmed he had been sent a screenshot of the Hungarian death certificate. He told District Judge Steven Keown he ought to have a physical copy by next week 'and that will be provided to the court,' adding that he will also have to liaise with the Health Department in the Republic. Simon Flannery News in 90 Seconds - June 20th Flannery, originally from Co Mayo but who had been living on the Upper Lisburn Road in Belfast, had been charged with possessing, making and distributing indecent images of children. The 41-year-old, a former barber who was awarded the coach of the year accolade in 2019, was alleged to have committed the offences between 25 March 2020 and 29 November last year. Until his arrest, Flannery had been the head of the trampoline programme at NI's largest trampoline club and had been involved in training some of its best trampoline gymnasts, many of whom have competed all over the world. In court today the PPS said that in addition to the death certificate being lodged with the court, 'it has to go through the Assistant Director of the PPS' before the case can be marked was withdrawn. Judge Keown adjourned the case to 4 July.
Global News
3 hours ago
- Health
- Global News
Quebec issues warning about diseases from ticks, mosquitoes
See more sharing options Send this page to someone via email Share this item on Twitter Share this item via WhatsApp Share this item on Facebook Quebec's Health Department is warning people to stay vigilant about tick and mosquito bites as summer begins. The department says ticks and mosquitoes can carry Lyme disease, West Nile virus, and California serogroup viruses, among others. As well, the province says the warming climate is allowing ticks to survive more easily than before. Get weekly health news Receive the latest medical news and health information delivered to you every Sunday. Sign up for weekly health newsletter Sign Up By providing your email address, you have read and agree to Global News' Terms and Conditions and Privacy Policy It says there are several ways to protect against disease, such as using a DEET- or icaridin-based mosquito repellent and wearing light-coloured, lightweight clothing. To prevent tick bites, people should stick to walking trails and avoid tall grass. Lyme disease is the most common tick-borne illness in Quebec. From Jan. 1 to Oct. 26, 2024, 681 cases of Lyme disease were reported in Quebec, compared to 652 cases for all of 2023. There were 125 cases in 2014, 160 in 2015, and 177 in 2016.
Winnipeg Free Press
3 hours ago
- Health
- Winnipeg Free Press
Quebec issues warning about diseases from ticks, mosquitoes
QUÉBEC – Quebec's Health Department is warning people to stay vigilant about tick and mosquito bites as summer begins. The department says ticks and mosquitoes can carry Lyme disease, West Nile virus, and California serogroup viruses, among others. As well, the province says the warming climate is allowing ticks to survive more easily than before. It says there are several ways to protect against disease, such as using a DEET- or icaridin-based mosquito repellent and wearing light-coloured, lightweight clothing. To prevent tick bites, people should stick to walking trails and avoid tall grass. Lyme disease is the most common tick-borne illness in Quebec. Wednesdays Columnist Jen Zoratti looks at what's next in arts, life and pop culture. From Jan. 1 to Oct. 26, 2024, 681 cases of Lyme disease were reported in Quebec, compared to 652 cases for all of 2023. There were 125 cases in 2014, 160 in 2015, and 177 in 2016. This report by The Canadian Press was first published June 20, 2025.
The Hindu
6 hours ago
- Health
- The Hindu
Campaign to prevent diarrhoea among children under 5 years of age
Puducherry has launched a two-month-long diarrhoea prevention campaign that aims to reach out to an estimated 74,390 children in the 0-5 years age group. Chief Minister N. Rangasamy, led the launch of 'Stop Diarrhoea Campaign' formulated on the instructions of the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare, at a recent function organised at the Government Girls' Middle School, Thilaspet, a government press release stated. The Chief Minister also distributed ORS packets and zinc tablets to the children in the target age group. The programme, scheduled to go on till July 31, aims to achieve zero child deaths due to childhood diarrhoea as part of a nation-wide intensive campaign. Over a two-month-long drive with pre-positioning of two ORS packets and zinc as a co-packaging to children under 5 years of age to broad base access to treatment, the effort would also promote individual and community-level hygienic practices, such as washing hands thoroughly with soap and clean water, consumption of safe and purified drinking water and maintaining proper sanitation facilities. The Health Department will also ensure that children receive Rotavirus and Pentavalent vaccinations and Vitamin A syrup as per schedule and encourage exclusive breastfeeding for infants for the first six months before introducing complementary feeding from the seventh month. MLAs V. Aroumougame and S. Ramesh, V. Ravichandran, Health Director, S. Govindarajan, Director, National Health Mission in Puducherry, and Health Deputy Directors V. Anandalakshmi (Family Health and Child Health), Shamimunisa Begum (Public Health) and G. Ragunathan (IEC), Kavitha, school headmistress and health officers participated. The 2025 campaign seeks to improve outreach with respect to the 77,884 children in the under-5 age group who benefited from the programme last year, the press note said.
The Star
12 hours ago
- Health
- The Star
Germ Buster Challenge makes hygiene lessons fun for Sabah schoolkids
KOTA KINABALU: To tackle recurring cases of food poisoning in schools, the Sabah Health Department has launched an innovative programme aimed at educating pupils about food safety and hygiene through fun and games. The Germ Buster Challenge 2025 at SK Tanjung Batu Keramat in Tawau last weekend brought together 361 students and 28 teachers from 11 primary schools across the district. Organised by the Health Department's Food Safety and Quality Division, in collaboration with the Tawau district Health and Education offices, the programme featured activities that reinforced the importance of food safety, particularly in school settings. 'Food poisoning in schools is often caused by a mix of factors, from poor hygiene among food handlers to unclean premises and unsafe food storage," said state deputy Health director Sitti Aralas, who launched the programme. "But it also comes down to awareness. 'Through this challenge, we aim to instil basic food safety habits in children from a young age in a fun and memorable way." Two core components of the event were a food safety and hygiene talk and Explorace, an interactive event with challenges linked to hygiene and food safety. The Explorace saw SK Tanjung Batu Keramat emerge as overall champion, followed by SK Jambatan Putih in second place and SK Holy Trinity in third. Sitti said the event highlighted not the need for clean food handling in school canteens and vendors, as well as the importance of encouraging children to practise 'look, smell and taste' before consuming food. 'This is about empowering students with knowledge that can help them stay healthy and even potentially save lives. Good hygiene habits start young,' Sitti added. The organisers intend to help curb food-borne illnesses and promote a culture of cleanliness and awareness in school communities through such proactive education programmes.
