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Archive for: March, 2020

Newry family donates £200 of gifts to Gillis Memory Centre

The family of the late Brendan Turley have donated over £200 worth of gifts to Gillis Memory Centre to aid patients comfort during their stay. The gifts included 12 tactile cushions and 14 throws, to provide sensory stimulation as well as comfort for the patients. Article continues below   They included a lot of personal […]

Personal Independence Payment (PIP): Call for Evidence for second Independent Review of PIP assessment process

Individuals and organisations who have information or experience of how the Personal Independence Payment (PIP) assessment process is working in Northern Ireland are being asked to share their views as part of the second Independent Review. The Review by Marie Cavanagh will look at the operation of the PIP assessment process.      PIP was […]

Southern Trust awarded ‘Investing in Volunteers Quality Standard’

The Southern Health and Social Care Trust is delighted to have been awarded the Investing in Volunteers Quality Standard at National Level for three years, commencing January 2020 to January 2023. This coveted award recognises the Trust’s longstanding and positive promotion of volunteering and support to volunteers. Assessors from Investing in Volunteers spoke to volunteers […]

Fresh appeal for foster carers in Newry and Mourne

A fresh appeal for foster carers in Northern Ireland has been made this week, as a major new region-wide fostering recruitment drive was celebrated at Seagoe Parish on Wednesday 19 February 2020. With over 3,300 children and young people currently requiring foster care here, HSC Northern Ireland Adoption and Foster Care provides prospective and current […]

Latest update on Coronavirus Covid-19

Testing of patients in Northern Ireland has resulted in one new presumptive positive result for coronavirus (Covid-19), bringing the total to four since testing began. In line with established protocols, the Northern Ireland test result has been sent to Public Health England laboratories for verification. Article continues below The individual is an adult who had […]

Two cars taken during Hilltown ‘creeper style’ burlgary

Police are appealing for information following a report of a creeper style burglary. It occurred on the Newry Road area of Hilltown on the morning of Thursday 5 March. Article continues below Speaking to Newry Times, Sergeant Mackin said, “Sometime between 4am and 5am, it was reported that entry was gained to a house in […]

NI Water calls for more female employees on International Women’s Day

This International Women’s Day, Sunday 8 March, NI Water is calling on females to be part of building NI Water for the future and address the gender gap within the water and engineering industries. Females account for 21% of NI Water’s workforce, with these women taking up roles in Scientific Services, Finance, Engineering, HR and […]

‘Match words with action this International Women’s Day’ – McKevitt

“This International Women’s Day must be about more than words,” local Councillor Karen McKevitt has said. She was speaking ahead of International Women’s Day 2020. Article continues below “We need action to deliver real equality for women.     “In too many walks of life, women still face barriers. “This is particularly relevant for those […]

Newry quad bike owners urged to take steps to deter thieves

Police have urged Newry quad bike owners to adopt appropriate crime prevention measures to minimise their risk of being targeted by thieves. Speaking to Newry Times, Supt. Brian Kee said, “Quad bikes and ATV (all-terrain vehicles) are among the items which are targeted by thieves. Article continues below “We have received reports of a number […]

Southern Regional College’s Cook Off a huge success

From mouth-watering starters to delicious desserts, Southern Regional College certainly rose to the culinary challenge recently as they hosted a ‘Cook Off’ challenge event in their Graduate Restaurant (Newry East Campus) which saw members of the College’s Senior Management Team compete against each other to claim crowning glory. The evening was attended by over 100 […]







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