
The Southern Health and Social Care Trust antenatal team is running a new walking group ‘Walking Bumps.’ Launching in September, Walking Bumps is available for all pregnant women in the Southern area, giving mums-to-be the opportunity to be active, speak with maternity staff and make friends. Gemma Winter, Antenatal Education Co-Ordinator Midwife says, […]

A total of £291.3million in Direct Payments was issued to 98% of Northern Ireland farmers on 1 September this year, providing a much-needed boost to farming families and the rural economy in this very challenging year. Dr Jason Foy, Head of the Area-based Schemes Division, says, “I am pleased to announce another record […]
Sep 12 2023 | Posted in
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SDLP Councillor Doire Finn has welcomed progress with Translink senior management on reinstating full free bus connections from Newry Bus Station to Newry Train Station. It comes after the Newry City representative wrote to Translink Chief Executive, Chris Conway expressing her deep concerns about the cut of the long-standing free-of-charge Bus Service from […]
Sep 11 2023 | Posted in
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The Department of Health has published a progress report on the implementation of the Review of General Surgery. The Review was published in June 2022, setting out key actions to improve general surgery provision in Northern Ireland. Despite the many pressures currently facing the health service, significant progress has been made in implementing […]
Sep 11 2023 | Posted in
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NI Water is launching a brand-new recruitment drive to find electricians who are ready to take their careers to new heights with an award-winning organisation. Ten positions are now available on NI Water’s Accelerated Craft Electrician Development Programme, with permanent opportunities available across Northern Ireland, including Derry, Ballymena, Craigavon, Newry, Crossgar and Belfast. […]

The Northern Ireland population on 30 June 2022 was 1.911 million. This is an annual increase of 6,000 people (0.3 per cent) on the 2021 estimate. This is one of the findings of new statistics published this month by the Statistics and Research Agency (NISRA). This annual change is driven by natural growth […]
Sep 8 2023 | Posted in
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PIPS Hope and Support will be celebrating its 20th anniversary in style with a spectacular Gala Ball at the Canal Court Hotel in Newry. This suicide prevention charity was established in Newry in 2003 by families who had been devastated by the loss of loved ones to suicide. Over the past two decades, […]

HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) is reminding families to open a Tax-Free Childcare account today to save up to £2,000 per child on their yearly childcare bills. Families can use their Tax-Free Childcare account to pay for any approved childcare including holiday clubs, breakfast and after-school clubs, childminders and nurseries. The scheme provides […]
Sep 7 2023 | Posted in
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The solution to an opening bridge on Newry’s proposed Southern Relief Road lies in detailed consultation with Heritage officials the SDLP has said. Speaking after Department officials addressed Councillors at a special council meeting on Thursday evening, Newry Councillor Michael Savage says, “The Department for Infrastructure needs to engage in more detailed consultation […]

Do you enjoy being active and living a healthy lifestyle? Have you ever thought of climbing a different career ladder? How do you feel about making a real change in your community? Northern Ireland Fire & Rescue Service (NIFRS) is hosting a series of Firefighter “Come and Try days” tailored to women who […]