Appeal as kangaroo is on the loose in Omagh
A kangaroo is currently on the loose in Co Tyrone after escaping an enclosure at the Glenpark Estate on Sunday.
Two wallabies arrived at the venue at the weekend, but owner Richard Beattie says one of them was startled and managed to escape.
The kangaroo was last seen making off in the direction of
Omagh on the main Gortin Road on Sunday evening.
Richard issued an appeal for anyone who may come across the kangaroo to get in touch with him at Glenpark Estate. There have been no further sightings of the animal on Monday, and the estate owner added it was best not to approach it if seen.
Covid-19: Testing advice changes as free lateral flow kits end
Those with Covid-19 symptoms will no longer be advised to take a lateral flow test and free lateral flow tests will no longer be available for the general public.
People who are eligible for new Covid-19 treatments and those working in health and social care settings will continue to be advised to test, and can still access free tests.
Northern Ireland’s Department of Health said the move is in line with the Test, Trace and Protect Transition plan published in March, which aims to make testing more proportionate and targeted to protect the most vulnerable.
Joanne McClean, associate deputy chief medical officer, said levels of Covid infection in the community are falling, and the overall impact from serious illness is low.
The most recent information from the Office for National Statistics suggests that in the week to August 8th, one in 50 people in Northern Ireland had Covid-19.
Volunteers needed for the world-famous Antrim Coast Half Marathon
Volunteer Now are recruiting 200 volunteers to support an iconic running event won by Sir Mo Farah which is set to welcome over 10,000 athletes from twenty countries over the bank holiday weekend.
Established in 2020, the ‘Mid & East Antrim’ Antrim Coast Half Marathon has been certified by World Athletics as an ‘Elite Label Event’, a prestigious award bestowed upon races that combine some of the most stunning scenery in Europe with famous landmarks along the route.
With its flat course, the race is also one of the fastest half marathons in the world. Four-time Olympic champion Sir Mo Farah holds the course record set in 2020.
Volunteer Now has partnered with the event to lend volunteer support and is calling for volunteers – old and new – to step up to the mark and give some time to help ensure a safe and enjoyable event. There are a number of roles available on 27th and 28th August. So, If you’re aged 16 or over and would like to be part of a major scale event whilst promoting
Northern Ireland and meet new people then join the team today by visiting volunteernow.co.uk to register, or contact the Volunteer Now Events Team on 028 90232020.
And in Entertainment
Boyzone star to leave Show Business
Boyzone star Shane Lynch has opened up about his decision to permanently leave the showbiz industry as his business life “has gone to a whole new level”.
The 46-year-old singer said that while he wants to leave his music and TV career behind, he will appear on The Real Housewives Of Cheshire alongside his wife Sheena, because it follows his real life.
Speaking to New magazine, he said: “In the last year or so I’ve made the active decision to completely exit from the industry, whether that be music or TV.
“The only thing you’ll see me do is Real Housewives because that is part of our lives and they came into our home and it is all genuine.
Shane currently runs five or six businesses and recently, he and his wife opened an Irish bar in Cheshire called D13.
Bat Out Of Hell Thunders Into Belfast
The award-winning wild child musical Bat Of Hell arrives at Belfast’s Grand Opera House this evening after electrifying audiences in London, New York, Toronto and Germany.
Bringing to life the legendary anthems of Jim Steinman & Meat Loaf, this critically-acclaimed production uniquely combines the magic and excitement of a musical with the immense energy of rock ‘n’ roll. Join Strat, the forever young leader of rebellious gang ‘The Lost’ as he falls in love with Raven, the beautiful daughter of the tyrannical ruler of Obsidian.
This award-winning wild-child musical thunders through powerhouse hits including I’d Do Anything For Love (But I Won’t Do That), Paradise By The Dashboard Light, Two Out Of Three Ain’t Bad, Dead Ringer For Love and Bat Out of Hell, in an exciting over the top theatrical spectacle unlike any other.
Bat Out Of Hell runs at The Grand Opera House until Saturday. Tickets are available from goh.co.uk
Hear Tina Calder’s daily news bulletins on Belfast 247 – belfast247onair.com