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Newry Windmill Stars volunteer gains recognition for outstanding contribution

Newry Windmill Stars FC Volunteer gains recognition for outstanding contribution to communities and grassroots football - John O'Hanlon - newry newspapers

Newry Windmill Stars FC Volunteer John O’Hanlon has been awarded Volunteer of the Year.     For the nineteenth year running, the McDonald’s Irish FA Grassroots Football Awards have honoured the regional footballing heroes who are integral to the local game right across Northern Ireland.     Fifteen regional winners were presented with awards across […]

Local MLA Sinead Ennis welcomes support for artists

Coronavirus Covid19 Newry 136 - Newry online

Sinn Féin MLA Sinead Ennis has welcomed financial support for over 1,000 artists as a support scheme is rolled out today by Communities Minister Carál Ní Chuilín.      The Sinn Féin Culture, Arts and Sport spokesperson said, “Today over 1,000 artists in the arts, heritage, culture and language sector received financial support to assist […]

Two face Newry Court today charged with Controlling Prostitution for Gain

Three teenagers and 22-year-old due in Newry Court today on fraud charges - Newry news

A 48-year-old man and a 42-year-old woman charged with Controlling Prostitution for Gain will appear today at Newry Magistrates Court.     It is believed that the charges are in relation to a proactive policing operation in the Monaghan Street in Newry on Sunday 18 October.     A 35-year-old man has also been charged […]

High flu vaccination demand: Further stock to be put in place

Northern Ireland flu vaccine - newry newspapers

The COVID-19 pandemic has meant the worldwide demand for the seasonal flu vaccine has been exceptionally high, including in Northern Ireland.   Embed from Getty Images   This will lead to a temporary pause on some aspects of the seasonal flu programme until further stock becomes available next month.     Dr Gerry Waldron, Head […]

UK Recognition for Southern Trust’s Clinical Physiologists

UK Recognition for Clinical Physiologists - Newry online newspaper

The Southern Trust’s Clinical Physiologist team has come highly commended in the prestigious BMJ (British Medical Journal) awards.     The team was shortlisted in the ‘Diagnostics Team Category’ for introducing a new procedure to implant cardiac monitors in patients.     Known as Implantable Loop Recorders, the monitors which are patient activated and automatic […]

Self Assessment customers to benefit from enhanced payment plans

Self Assessment customers can apply online for additional support to help spread the cost of their tax bill into monthly payments without the need to call HM Revenue and Customs(HMRC).   Embed from Getty Images               The online payment plan service can already be used to set up instalment arrangements for paying tax liabilities up […]

Southern Trust Nursing Team nominated for UK Award

Southern Trust Nursing Team Nominated for UK Award PET team shsct 9321 - Newry nursing news

The Southern Trust has made it to the shortlist of the prestigious Nursing Times Workforce Summit and Awards.     The Trust’s Practice Education Team has been recognised in the ‘Preceptorship of the Year’ category for a project introduced to support newly qualified nurses and midwives.     The team is the only one from […]

Southern Trust launches new fast track scans to diagnose lung cancer

Southern Trust Lung Pilot - Newry online

The Southern Trust has launched a new trial to help speed up lung cancer diagnosis.      Lung Cancer is one of the most common and serious cancers.     As there are usually no obvious early signs or symptoms, most patients are diagnosed at a more advanced stage and it is sadly the most […]

Belfast to Dublin train: Expect delays as bus substitutions put in place next weekend

Belfast to Dublin, Newry to Belfast and Newry to Dublin train: Translink - Forthcoming Engineering Works on Cross-Border Enterprise Route - Newry news

Bus substitutions will operate on the Belfast to Dublin Enterprise train service on Saturday 24 and Sunday 25 October due to essential engineering works on the line.     Buses leaving Lanyon Place and Portadown will call at Newry, then run to Connolly Station in Dublin.     Passengers for Dundalk and Drogheda can also […]

Covid-19 deaths in Northern Ireland now stands at 915

Latest figures published today by NISRA show that seven deaths involving Covid-19 occurred in the last week, from 3 to 9 October.      The total Covid-19 related deaths figure stands at 915. Of this total, 495 (54.1%) took place in a hospital, 356 (38.9%) in care homes, eight (0.9%) in hospices and 56 (6.1%) […]







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