
Economy Minister Paul Frew has announced 20 high-quality training places on an Applied Intelligence Assured Skills Academy with KPMG and Belfast Met. The academy is open to applications from people with a degree in any discipline, or a level 5 qualification in an ICT-related subject. The Assured Skills Academy will see […]
Jul 7 2021 | Posted in
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The Victims and Survivors Service (VSS) has awarded £200,000 in funding to 19 community organisations supporting victims and survivors to build social connections and reduce social isolation. The funding, provided through the EU’s PEACE IV Programme, which is managed by the SEUPB, will enable 6,000 social interactions, positively impacting the lives of victims […]
Jul 6 2021 | Posted in
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On the weekend of 9 to 11 July 2021, one of Cuan Mhuire’s greatest supporters, Mickey Burns of Glenavy, will be cycling a gruelling 560 miles across Ireland. In doing so he will visit all Cuan Mhuire treatment and support centres commencing in Newry, then to Galway, Limerick, Cork and Kildare. He will […]

Agriculture Minister Edwin Poots MLA has welcomed the positive uptake amongst farmers of the pilot Protein Crops Scheme (PCS). With applications to the Scheme closing on 17 May, Minister Poots has announced that 95 farmers have planted protein crops this year, an increase of 300% on 2020. Minister Poots said, “The […]
Jul 6 2021 | Posted in
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An emotional health and wellbeing programme which has been enjoyed by over 20,000 primary school-aged children in Northern Ireland is this year celebrating its tenth anniversary. The Roots of Empathy programme, which is funded by the Public Health Agency (PHA) and coordinated by local health trusts, has been delivered to 306 schools and […]
Jul 5 2021 | Posted in
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The Public Health Agency (PHA) is urging people to stick to key public health advice and exercise caution over the coming days and weeks, particularly with regards to social gatherings. The PHA is aware of a sharp increase in COVID-19 cases emanating from a number of social events in North Down and East […]
Jul 5 2021 | Posted in
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Domestic ratepayers are reminded that the deadline for the 4% discount if they pay their rate bill in full is Friday 9 July 2021. Bills can be paid online by debit or credit card to secure the discount at www.nidirect.gov.uk/rates. Ratepayers can also set up a single Direct Debit for full […]
Jul 5 2021 | Posted in
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Louise Roberts and Lorraine Hawkes from Clear Pharmacy have helped launch the Know Your Units alcohol campaign. The campaign aims to increase awareness of the Chief Medical Officers’ alcohol guidelines of no more than 14 units per week and the health risks associated with drinking in excess of these guidelines. It […]
Jul 5 2021 | Posted in
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SDLP Assembly Member for Newry and Armagh Justin McNulty MLA has welcomed Health Minister Robin Swann’s new 10-Year Mental Health Strategy. Mr McNulty said the plans to begin the reform of Northern Ireland’s mental health services would make a huge difference for those requiring treatment. And he called on the Department […]
Jul 5 2021 | Posted in
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Thousands of schoolchildren are being encouraged to tell their own stories thanks to a new, colourful booklet that has been distributed free to schools across Northern Ireland. Staff from Education Charity Into Film have invented Story Builder, an exciting and interactive teaching resource that uses the building blocks of filmmaking to stimulate young […]
Jul 5 2021 | Posted in
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