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The main stories making the headlines across Cork
Europe's medicines regulator will meet later to decide whether any extra precautions are needed to use the AstraZeneca vaccine against Covid-19.
A dozen countries stopped using it as a temporary precaution following a small cluster of blood clotting cases which emerged last weekend.
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Two men have been arrested after Gardaí found €70,000 worth of heroin at a checkpoint in Rathduff on Tuesday evening.
Gardaí from the Mallow Roads Policing Unit noticed a car stop short of the checkpoint and an occupant throwing something from the car.
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A 49 year old man reported missing from his home in Macroom has been located safe and well.
The Gardaí have thanked the public for their assistance in tracing Michael Deasy.
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A new study suggests letting toddlers play frequently with tablets and phones could be putting them at a higher risk of emotional and behavioural problems when they start school.
Youngsters who extensively use devices are more likely to have hyperactivity issues, a short attention span and poor concentration when they turn five compared to their peers.
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Lord Mayor Of City Felt Privileged To Represent Cork During Such A Difficult Time As He Faces Into Last Month In Office
Councillor Joe Kavanagh will be handing over the mayoral chains outside of City Hall for the first time ever on June 18th due to the pandemic
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Expert calls for people to reduce meat intake
Eating too much meat can increase the risk of serious illnesses by as much as 30%.
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International Care Day Is Being Celebrated At The Bessborough Centre In Blackrock Today
The event highlights the positive impact of the experience of young people in care
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UPDATE: Teenage Girl Killed And Three Teenage Boys Injured In Knocknaheeny Crash
It's understood the teenage driver of the car fled the scene on foot
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Angry Farmers To Stage Protest Outside Aldi in Mitchelstown Later
They're appealing to retailers to come to the talks table
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UPDATE: Toddler Who Was Injured At Her Home On The Boreenmanna Road Has Died
The two year-old was rushed to hospital with traumatic head injuries