
Health and social care services are coming under growing pressure due to the increase in cases of coronavirus. A Department of Health Spokesperson stated, “We expect normal business will not be possible as we move into the next phase of this pandemic. Article continues below “Unfortunately, that may include some restrictions on visits to hospitals, […]

A rising number of Northern Ireland children and young people are receiving help from its Childline service as they struggle with suicidal thoughts and feelings. In 2018/19, Childline delivered 461 counselling sessions to children from Northern Ireland – an increase of 32% from 349 in 2015/16. Across its UK bases, in 2018/19 Childline delivered 24,447 […]
Mar 13 2020 | Posted in
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SDLP Health Spokesperson, Sinead Bradley MLA has responded to a report by the Royal College of Paediatrics and Child Health, that shows Northern Ireland has the highest rates of suicide among young people in the UK. The South Down MLA said, “It is incredibly worrying that that suicide rate among young people in the North […]
Mar 13 2020 | Posted in
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A group of six Southern Trust doctors and medics are embarking on a unique project to promote positive conversations around vaccine safety. ‘The Pro-Vac Movement’ will focus on discussions around childhood immunisations with further plans to include high-risk groups and seasonal immunisations. Article continues below Shilpa Shah and her colleagues Vincent McLarnon APNP, Colm Darby […]
Mar 12 2020 | Posted in
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Firmus Energy has announced a 21.15% reduction in natural gas tariffs across its Ten Towns network area, which includes Newry. The reduction follows consultation with the Utility Regulator, the Consumer Council for Northern Ireland and the Department for the Economy. Article continues below The move follows on from an earlier price drop in October 2019 […]
Mar 12 2020 | Posted in
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Southern Area Hospice Services are inviting adventurous souls to join them on their next overseas trekking challenge, which will take place in Nepal from 8 – 17 October 2021. This breathtaking challenge, which will raise vital funds for Southern Area Hospice Services, will take place in the stunning Annapurna region of the Himalayas in Nepal, […]

Sinn Féin Councillor Terry Hearty has urged pet owners in the area to take responsibility for their animals. The Slieve Gullion representative said that while the majority of dog owners were responsible people, a small minority were making parts of Crossmaglen a minefield to walk through. Article continues below “Dog fouling is becoming a […]
Mar 11 2020 | Posted in
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A total of 33,992 visits were made to needle and syringe exchange schemes (NSES) during 2018-19, helping to stop the spread of infection from drug-related litter and sharing of equipment. The figures released by the Public Health Agency (PHA) and Health and Social Care Board (HSCB) show a 13% increase in visits to NSES compared […]
Mar 11 2020 | Posted in
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The First Minister Arlene Foster and deputy First Minister Michelle O’Neill have announced 300 home-based jobs in a multi-million-pound investment by Sensée. They were joined in making the announcement by Economy Minister Diane Dodds. Article continues below This first-time investment into Northern Ireland by the company will see the creation of 300 work from home […]

Maura Quinn, lecturer at Southern Regional College, has been nominated for “Tutor of the Year” as part of the IAB UK and International Business and Skills Awards. Maura lecturers in Computerised Book-Keeping and Computerised Payroll on SRC’s Newry and Portadown campuses. Article continues below SRC is currently an IAB Gold Award Centre. […]
Mar 10 2020 | Posted in
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