The Public Health Agency (PHA) is continuing to urge people to be vigilant about monkeypox, and it is important that anyone who is offered the smallpox vaccine takes up that offer when available to help protect themselves and others. While anyone can catch monkeypox, the majority of monkeypox cases in the UK continue […]
Translink has been helping families reawaken their sense of adventure and enjoy the last weeks of summer by encouraging them to explore the many amazing and exciting experiences Newry, Mourne and Down has to offer. The public transport provider knows that for young children, using its services is part of the day out rather […]
A £515,000 resurfacing scheme on A28 Trevor Hill/Upper Water Street/Abbey Way, Newry will commence on Monday 29 August 2022. The improvement work will extend from Sandys Street Roundabout to the junction with Boat Street, Newry. It includes resurfacing of the carriageway with upgrading of road drainage. To help ensure the safety of road […]
THRIVE Programme is now accepting applications for the next programme intake starting October 2022 to support women to launch STEM careers and businesses. Launched in 2021, THRIVE builds STEM capability, connections and confidence for female entrepreneurs, career changers or work returners. THRIVE is specifically designed to enable female entrepreneurs, career changers and work […]
Northern Ireland energy provider, Power NI, is the first electricity supplier in NI to launch a home charger product for Electric Vehicle (EV) drivers. The competitively priced chargers will be available in August 2022. Power NI has partnered with local company, Refresh NI, to provide installation services to customers, making the switch to […]
Testing for COVID-19 in Northern Ireland is changing from today, Monday 22 August 2022. From this date, most people in the general population with symptoms of COVID-19 will no longer be advised to take a lateral flow test. Free lateral flow tests will no longer be available for this purpose. This move is […]
Newry, Mourne and Down District Council is calling on local businesses to register for a unique opportunity to showcase their offering to some of Northern Ireland’s largest procurement specialists. The NMD Tender for Growth Meet the Buyer event, which takes place at the Slieve Donard Hotel in Newcastle on Thursday 22 September, will […]
WARNING: SOME READERS MIGHT FIND THE BELOW PICTURES DISTRESSING Northern Ireland animal welfare charity, the USPCA, is appealing for information after a male cat was found in a snare in the Barcroft Park area of Newry on Saturday 13 August. Discovered by two members of the public, the cat had been hanging by […]
Southern Trust nurse Elizabeth Henderson has been awarded a Cavell Star. Elizabeth, who works in Ward 2 South Medical in Craigavon Area Hospital, was nominated for her work in the care of older people. The Cavell Star Awards is an awards programme that celebrates the dedication of nurses, midwives, nursing associates and healthcare […]
Communities Minister Deirdre Hargey is urging people to contact her Department to check their eligibility for financial support in the face of the ongoing cost of living crisis. Minister Hargey was speaking as she met with people who could benefit from the service as ‘Make the Call’ extends its outreach services across communities […]
