Police are appealing for information following a report of an assault in Newry on Wednesday 11 September 2024. At approximately 6.55 pm, it was reported that a man had called to a house in the Iveagh Crescent area. He then entered the property and assaulted the resident. The victim was struck a number […]
Sep 13 2024 | Posted in
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Tesco has thanked everyone who has helped to alleviate poverty and reduce food waste as part of special landmark celebrations. The supermarket chain has reached the milestone of donating 220 million meals to those in need through its Community Food Connection programme with the food charity FareShare. To commemorate the occasion, Tesco is […]
Sep 13 2024 | Posted in
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Cancer Focus NI’s 5k Pink Run, sponsored by Dale Farm Sukie, returns to Titanic Slipways on 13 October. This flagship event encourages everyone, including families and pets, to participate and raise funds for breast cancer support services such as counselling, family support, bra & swimwear fitting, and specialist support groups. Marking the announcement, […]
An enthusiastic team of NI Water volunteers has worked at Newry’s Southern Area Hospice for over ten consecutive years, during which time they have helped develop and maintain the hospice’s beautiful gardens. A fantastic day was had by all helping this local community group. The volunteering day is part of NI Water’s ‘Cares […]
Sep 12 2024 | Posted in
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Finance Minister Dr Caoimhe Archibald has welcomed confirmation that 17,000 Civil Servants have carried out the JAM (Just a Minute) card accreditation. The JAM Card allows anyone with a learning difficulty, autism or communication barrier to tell others discreetly and easily that they need ‘Just A Minute’. Finance Minister Caoimhe Archibald says, “The […]
Sep 11 2024 | Posted in
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Southern Area Hospice, alongside event sponsors McKeevers Chemists, is delighted to invite local individuals to the 16th Annual Midnight Memory Walk, which will take place on Saturday, 28 September, at 11 p.m. Starting at St Colman’s College Newry, this 6km family walk has become a very special event for both the local community […]
The Open University has opened applications for a range of free postgraduate courses and short micro-credential courses funded by the Department for the Economy’s Skill Up initiative. There are 26 courses to choose from in three critical areas: green skills, computing and IT, and leadership and management. Courses range in price from £275 […]
On a recent visit, DAERA Minister Andrew Muir saw what Nature-Friendly Farming looks like in practice in Northern Ireland and made a commitment to a new Farming with Nature Package. The Minister visited the beef farm of the Nature-Friendly Farming Network (NFFN) Chairman Stephen Alexander near Orlock Point in Groomsport, Co Down. Mr […]
Sep 10 2024 | Posted in
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The Department for Communities encourages the public to visit somewhere new this autumn and explore Northern Ireland’s historic landmarks and hidden heritage as part of European Heritage Open Days (EHOD) 2024. Now in its 27th year, more than 250 buildings, venues and sites will open free of charge on 14 and 15 September […]
Tourism NI CEO John McGrillen has visited Armagh to meet with tourism and hospitality businesses in the area and hear their thoughts on the sector’s performance this year. The visits gave Mr McGrillen a chance to meet face-to-face with members of the trade and bring them up to speed on the support currently […]