
Armagh Observatory and Planetarium (AOP) has partnered with Libraries NI to distribute across the province 200 free copies of its brand-new children’s science book, “Big Book of Experiments and Bright Ideas.” Designed and written by AOP staff, the book was inspired by the success of the Planetarium’s ‘Science@Home’ online programme, which AOP introduced […]
Aug 5 2022 | Posted in
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The Department of Health’s new digital strategy will streamline information sharing and optimise data use to improve services and create better outcomes for people. The ambitious new strategy aims to design, develop and deliver digital services over the next eight years that will support patients and users get the best care; better support […]
Aug 4 2022 | Posted in
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As part of the Police’s ongoing ‘Make Safe’ campaign, local neighbourhood officers have been busy delivering a suite of training packages to the nighttime economy educating them on what to look out for that may indicate a child is at risk. The activity is now expanding to County Down. On Thursday 21 July, […]
Aug 4 2022 | Posted in
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Finance Minister Conor Murphy has said Treasury must act now to support businesses facing soaring energy prices and crippling costs. He was speaking following a visit to Portaferry where he met James Higginson, proprietor of Captain Jack’s restaurant and takeaway. Conor Murphy says, “I heard first-hand today the detrimental impact the removal of […]
Aug 3 2022 | Posted in
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Police are appealing for information following a report of criminal damage which occurred at the Warrenpoint Road area of Newry. Sergeant Willis explains, “On Tuesday 19 July, it was reported to police that damage was caused to outside equipment including flower beds, bins and a swing at premises in the area. “The damage […]
Aug 3 2022 | Posted in
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SDLP Health Spokesperson Colin McGrath has said a cry for help from the health service should focus the minds of the DUP. He was speaking after the Department of Health called for urgent public support to facilitate timely discharges of patients from hospital. Mr McGrath said given the dire state of the health […]
Aug 2 2022 | Posted in
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Thieves are taking advantage of advances in technology to steal cars by redirecting wireless signals from key fobs. The Police Service of Northern Ireland has today issued a warning following a spate of keyless car thefts across Northern Ireland. Detectives believe, due to the repeated pattern of offending, that this activity could be […]
Aug 2 2022 | Posted in
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Health Minister Robin Swann has announced that everyone aged 50 and over will again be offered a flu vaccination as well as a COVID-19 booster this autumn. This move is part of a plan to increase protection against respiratory viruses ahead of winter when there is likely to be a COVID surge. The […]
Aug 1 2022 | Posted in
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A 17-year-old male has been charged with 23 motoring-related offences. The offences include four counts of dangerous driving and four counts of using a motor vehicle without insurance. Other offences include causing grievous bodily injury by dangerous driving. The charges are in relation to a road traffic collision at the Drumlough […]
Aug 1 2022 | Posted in
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