
One of Northern Ireland’s best-loved television personalities, Eamonn Holmes, has pledged his support to St Vincent de Paul after meeting with the charity’s representatives. Eamonn met with the Society’s Regional President, Mary Waide, and Regional Manager, Pauline Brown, and they highlighted the work of SVP across Northern Ireland. They stressed how […]
Mar 24 2021 | Posted in
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Three Southern Trust teams have been shortlisted in the prestigious UK-wide HSJ Value Awards 2021. The annual event celebrates projects and people that are driving operational and clinical improvements across health and social care. The Trust’s Children’s Disability Social Work Service and Stone Treatment Team have both been shortlisted from hundreds […]
Mar 23 2021 | Posted in
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Economy Minister Diane Dodds this week announced that Craigavon based agri-tech firm, Axis Technology & Development has won a £4million deal with the Canadian mushroom grower, Highline Mushrooms. Axis Technology used Invest Northern Ireland support for Research and Development (R&D) to develop and refine its mushroom harvesting system. The machinery provides farmers with […]
Mar 23 2021 | Posted in
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A Newry project is among thousands of good causes throughout the UK to share in more than £1 billion awarded by the National Lottery during the last year to support people and projects cope with the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic. As the first anniversary of lockdown approaches, new figures revealed today show […]
Mar 22 2021 | Posted in
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Northern Ireland families using their Tax-Free Childcare accounts to pay for their childcare costs are benefitting from a government top-up worth up to £500 every three months, HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) has announced. But there are thousands of families across the UK missing out on the chance to save money on childcare. […]
Mar 22 2021 | Posted in
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Detectives from PSNI’s Economic Crime Unit are urging the public to be extra vigilant after 12 scams were reported recently. According to the police, the caller in each incident claimed to be a Police Officer. In one report, a man received a call from someone claiming to be a Police Officer […]
Mar 22 2021 | Posted in
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Detectives are investigating after a pipe bomb detonated outside an address in Newry last night, Thursday, 18 March. Just before 10.45 pm it was reported that a loud bang had been heard in the Ashgrove Road area. Detective Inspector Handley said, “Police and ATO attended and examined the device.” He said […]
Mar 19 2021 | Posted in
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Translink has announced details of timetable changes to be implemented from Monday 22 March 2021, in line with the phased return of schools. Full details of the new timetables are available on Translink’s website and journey planner. Ian Campbell, Director of Service Operations explains, “We continue to work closely with the […]
Mar 19 2021 | Posted in
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Communities Minister Deirdre Hargey has announced the release of over £7.5million of awards to support charities facing financial difficulty as a result of the pandemic. Over 300 charities are being offered funding after successfully applying to Phase 2 of the Covid-19 Charities Fund. The money is awarded to support unavoidable costs […]
Mar 19 2021 | Posted in
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Health Minister Robin Swann and Education Minister Peter Weir have announced a programme of regular testing for Covid-19 is to be introduced in schools in Northern Ireland. Departmental officials will be liaising with the education sector in the coming days to discuss operational preparation and delivery with a view to rolling out the […]
Mar 19 2021 | Posted in
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