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Archive for: December, 2013

Clarke reiterates support for all-island approach to children’s cardiac services

Alliance South Down spokesperson Councillor Patrick Clarke has reiterated his support for an all-island approach to children’s cardiac services – as long as some level of service in Belfast is included. The Alliance Councillor was speaking after the Health Minister announced his department will carry out a review into the future of the service in […]

‘Look after your elderly neighbours this Christmas’ – Newry PSNI

Police in Newry are asking the local community to help them look after the elderly and vulnerable in the community this Christmas. Officers on patrol across the district say they will take time to speak to the elderly and vulnerable in our communities and provide them with advice on how to keep safe and protect […]

Local gymnastics club goes from strength to strength

Silverbridge’s Karena McGahan made the bold step of launching her own gymnastics club two years ago – and she’s been rewarded with a cash grant for coaching excellence. McGahan, 38, is one of just 50 coaches from across the UK to have been awarded a Gillette Great Starts Grant in celebration of their tireless efforts […]

Children and Technology: A Good Mix?

It’s that time of year again and the Christmas bargains are in full swing, especially in the recent week with ‘Black Friday’ and ‘Cyber Monday.’ One market that has advanced in recent years is that of technological goodies from laptops, to smart-phones to tablets. In the past this market was largely concentrated on reaching the […]

Local SDLP MPs pay respects to Mandela

SDLP MPs Mark Durkan and Margaret Ritchie have paid their respects to Nelson Mandela as they both signed a book of condolence for the former South African president in Africa House, London yesterday. Durkan spoke about Mandela’s legacy and his own involvement with the Anti-Apartheid Movement in Ireland during a debate in the Commons this […]

SDLP bring fight to save local jobs to Downing Street

SDLP MPs Mark Durkan and Margaret Ritchie were joined by Mayor of Limavady Gerry Mullan as they brought the campaign to save more than 300 DVA jobs to Downing Street today. Durkan questioned the Prime Minister earlier in the House of Commons about his commitment to the Northern Ireland Economy while the Government plans to […]

Newry police warn of online scams in run up to Christmas

The local PSNI Fraud Investigation Unit are reminding the public to keep safe whilst online in the run up to Christmas. Criminals will use any means possible to exploit people’s good will and cash in. There are a number of ways that consumers can protect themselves and make it less likely to become a victim […]

Police probe Newry theft

Police in Newry are investigating a report of theft of an agricultural item from a farm property in the Sheeptown Road area. Sometime between Friday 22nd November and Sunday 1st December a red power link box was removed from a tractor which had been parked in the farmyard. This item had the words “a genuine […]

‘Bad news about Universal Credit plans buried’ – Ritchie

SDLP MP for South Down Margaret Ritchie has said the UK Government’s admission that the Universal Credit programme will not meet the 2017 deadline is a stark warning for Northern Ireland. Following the release of the government’s statement Ritchie said, “Ian Duncan Smith has been caught trying to sneak out bad news about his Universal […]

Local police help with Samaritans Purse International Relief

Police in South Armagh recently rolled up their sleeves and got down to some manual work to support Samaritans Purse International Relief. The charity launched their Operation Christmas Child Shoebox Appeal and Response Officers were more than happy to offer their support. This is the third year that shoeboxes have been processed in Bessbrook. Bessbrook […]







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