The Southern Health and Social Care Trust is celebrating reaching its one millionth record using the PARIS electronic record. PARIS is used by staff working in the community, such as District Nurses, Social Workers and other professions like Specialist Nurses or Mental Health Practitioners. First introduced to the Trust in April 2013, PARIS has helped […]
Nominations for the Youth and Future Talent Awards are now open. The YAFTAs, as the Awards are better known, aim to recognise the achievements of the unsung young heroes in the Newry, Mourne and Down Area, and take place over six categories: Good Relations, Community Safety, Innovation and Creativity, The Voice of Young People, Young […]
DAERA have announced that a scheme to remove BVD infected animals is now open for claims. The scheme, which will be delivered in partnership between AHWNI and the LMC, opened on Wednesday 8th February. Farmers who may have an eligible animal will receive a claim form by AHWNI which must be completed and sent back […]
Officers from Armagh Neighbourhood Policing Team, supported by officers from Operational Support Department, have seized a large quantity of cocaine and a suspected firearm following a search of a house in the Carbry Heights area of Keady this morning, Friday 10th February. Two suspects, a 39 year old male and a 36 year old female, […]
The Southern Health and Social Care Trust is hosting a special service of remembrance for patients, clients and staff who have died. It takes place on Tuesday 21st February, 2017 at 7.30pm in Seagoe Parish Centre, Portadown. Organised by the Chaplaincy Team, Patient Support and Human Resources, the event aims to give people the chance […]
Dear Editor, On behalf of Concern Worldwide, I would like to thank the people of Newry for their kind support last year. 2016 was a challenging year – one in which climate change, conflict, migration and natural disasters dominated the headlines, and where every minute of every day, 24 people, mainly women and children, fled […]
The Northern Ireland Human Rights Commission enjoyed a very successful visit to Newry and Downpatrick recently to engage with local representatives and organisations. Chief Commissioner, Les Allamby, attended meetings with Commissioners, Marion Reynolds, Christine Collins and Alan McBride, as part of the Commission’s ongoing community engagement programme. Chief Commissioner Les Allamby stated, “We would like […]
Sinn Féin’s Conor Murphy has said that the failure of the DUP Communities Minister to follow normal equality impact processes before ‘doling out money to Orange Halls’ is indicative of his party’s deep aversion to equality mechanisms. And the Newry Armagh election candidate said this is another example of the DUP’s ‘cavalier approach to public […]
Ulster Unionist Candidate for Newry and Armagh, Danny Kennedy, has expressed his concern over photographs of Orange Halls being used in coverage of a story in relation to funding for community halls. Danny Kennedy said, “Orange Halls provide a vital service to local communities which is exactly why so many are designated as community halls. […]
Officers from across Newry, Mourne and Down Policing District are now using Body Worn Video cameras when they are on duty. Speaking to Newry Times, Superintendent Paul Reid explained, “We continuously strive to identify new ways to support the delivery of effective front-line policing. “This includes the use of new and emerging technological solutions. Video […]
