
Armagh City, Banbridge and Craigavon Borough Council has launched a free programme which has been designed to help the growth of local businesses by helping them learn new skills and develop confidence to make the most of the vast digital retail opportunities available. The Digital Retail Therapy Programme is the first of its kind in […]

Frank Dolaghan, Chair of the Brain Injury Foundation, was invited to give the keynote speech at the conference of The Community Foundation for Northern Ireland (CFNI) recently in Ballymena. 150 delegates from across the voluntary, community and funding sectors attended. CFNI is one of the leading funders of the voluntary and community sector […]
Apr 19 2018 | Posted in
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Despite the weather spring is here and the first lambs have already begun to appear in the fields, so the Public Health Agency (PHA) is reminding pregnant women about the risk of close contact with sheep during lambing season. The PHA is advising women who are, or think they may be, pregnant to reduce their […]
Apr 19 2018 | Posted in
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Latest figures have revealed that the percentage of people in Northern Ireland on the Organ Donor Register (ODR) continues to rise, but with the number of actual donors having levelled out, much work still needs to be done, says the Public Health Agency (PHA). Dr Bríd Farrell, Assistant Director of Public Health at the PHA, […]
Apr 18 2018 | Posted in
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Registrations are now open for Cycle Against Suicide’s annual cycle, which will take place from 28 April 2018 – 7 May 2018 across Northern Ireland and Ireland. Cycle Against Suicide is an initiative to raise awareness of the help and support networks that are available to people across Northern Ireland and Ireland that are battling […]

SDLP MLA for Newry and Armagh Justin McNulty has welcomed the granting of planning approval for the new St Joseph’s High School in Crossmaglen by Newry, Mourne and Down District Council’s Planning Committee. Speaking to Newry Times, McNulty said, “The granting of planning approval for the new build at St Joseph’s High School in Crossmaglen […]
Apr 18 2018 | Posted in
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Warrenpoint Port has unveiled a major 25-year growth plan as it aims to boost its position as a major economic driver for south Down and the surrounding region. Objectives in the Masterplan document, which covers 2018-2043, include plans to improve links to Warrenpoint town as well as upgrading transport routes to the Port, improving Port […]

The All Ireland Scholarship Scheme for students in Northern Ireland is now open for applications. The annual scholarships, funded by businessman JP McManus, are now in their ninth year in Northern Ireland and provide financial assistance to top-performing students from low income households who intend to take up full-time undergraduate courses from September 2018. […]

Newry and Armagh Sinn Féin MLA Megan Fearon has expressed her delight at the news that planning permission has been granted for the new multi-million-pound school building at St Joseph’s, Crossmaglen. Congratulating all those involved with bringing the vision of the new facility to this stage, the local MLA told Newry Times, “Well done to […]
Apr 17 2018 | Posted in
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To mark British Sign Language Week the Southern Health and Social Care Trust has launched new communication cards for patients who are deaf British Sign Language users. Mairead Casey, Patient/Client and 10,000 Voices Facilitator for the Trust said, “In Northern Ireland there are 4,300 people who use British Sign Language and 2,500 of these are […]
Apr 17 2018 | Posted in
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