Newry City Sinn Féin Councillor Aidan Mathers has confirmed that he has requested an update on the current programme of works being carried out at Newry Swimming Pool. The local Councillor said it was essential that staff and service users were kept fully informed and updated on the timescales involved. He says, “Concerns […]
Police are appealing to anyone who witnessed an assault on Newcastle beach on Wednesday afternoon, 12 June, to get in contact. Around 4.50 pm, on a stretch of beach off the Golf Links Road, a man aged in his 30s was found in a green tent with a head injury. At this stage, […]
SDLP Newry City Councillors Killian Feehan and Doire Finn have hit out at plans by the Council to remove free parking from North Street. The SDLP team has strongly challenged the proposal, saying they are unable to understand why the Council would make it more difficult for workers and shoppers in Newry to […]
Newry’s Catholic, Anglican and Methodist church leaders have joined together to defend the city’s cathedral. Newry Cathedral Parish Administrator Canon Francis Brown, Church of Ireland Rector Canon Scott McDonald and Rev Louise Donald of the Methodist Churches of Newry, Bessbrook and Warrenpoint are united in their concern over council plans to overshadow the […]
Vodafone has reaffirmed its commitment to providing 5G Standalone (5G SA) to Northern Ireland due to its proposed merger with Three UK. Vodafone’s existing 4G network is a lifeline for many of Northern Ireland’s rural communities, while 5G is already available in several locations across the country. The rollout of the latest version […]
Nine staff members have been recognised for improving the experience of nursing students on placement within the Southern Health and Social Care Trust. The Trust held a recognition event to celebrate those who received nominations for the Queen’s University Belfast School of Nursing and Midwifery Practice Supervisor / Practice Assessor Awards. Nine staff […]
British Heart Foundation Northern Ireland (BHF NI) has pledged its commitment to improving road safety by signing up to the ‘Share the Road to Zero’ campaign. The Department for Infrastructure’s ‘Share the Road to Zero’ aims to reduce road deaths by encouraging us to take more responsibility and care on the roads. BHF […]
SSE Airtricity has launched a £4.3m million all-island Community Fund, with the aim of delivering meaningful community benefits across the island of Ireland. The company plans to undertake a ten-week consultation process, which is now open and will continue until 26 July, inviting views from communities, individuals and organisations from towns, villages, inner […]
Tourism Northern Ireland has brought together key stakeholders and local businesses from the Northern Ireland tourism industry to showcase the exciting opportunities to get involved in the 2024 Amgen Irish Open. The tournament, which will take place at the world-class Royal County Down Golf Club in Newcastle, Co Down, from 11-15 September, will […]
The Southern Health and Social Care Trust is proud to have again received the UK Volunteering Forum’s Investing in Volunteers Award. Investing in Volunteers is the UK quality standard for all organisations involving volunteers. This quality standard reflects the commitment across the Trust to fostering a great volunteering experience. Volunteer roles include Activity […]
