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New Diabetes Prevention Programme launched across NI

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A new programme to tackle the increasing prevalence of type 2 diabetes has been launched by PHA. The programme has been developed as part of Northern Ireland’s approach to providing innovative services which have a focus on prevention and has been supported by investment from the transformation fund.     Approximately 96,000 people are living […]

Digital-first census for Northern Ireland in 2021

Plans for Northern Ireland’s 2021 Census have been published by the Northern Ireland Research & Statistics Agency (NISRA). Subject to legislation, the next Census is due to take place on 21 March 2021.     People in Northern Ireland will be encouraged to fill out their census questionnaire online. Paper questionnaires and support will be […]

Search is on for Newry’s next top model

Do you have what it takes to be Newry’s next top model? Do you love fashion and clothes? Do have something important to say and you need a platform?     Do you want to improve your confidence, self-belief and social skills? Then Buttercrane wants to hear from you as they launch their search for […]

Southern Trust launches ‘Clean Hands, Save Lives’ campaign

The Southern Health Trust has launched a new campaign to encourage staff, patients and visitors to practice good hand hygiene. ‘Clean Hands, Save Lives’ is a distinctive coral poster and signage campaign, designed to highlight the importance of the clean hands habit.     The Trust’s Medical Director, Dr Maria O’Kane said, “Patient safety is […]

Call for Newry’s over 50’s to share experiences of working

A new partnership project aimed at improving career choices for people over 50 is calling on people in Newry to share their experiences of working in later life. Age NI, Business in the Community and the Department for Communities are inviting local people aged 50+ to come forward and share their thoughts and experiences on […]

Newry MLA encourages people to register to vote

Newry and Armagh MLA Megan Fearon has encouraged people to ensure they have registered to vote before the 12 April deadline. And she urged people who will be away from home on the day of the election to apply for a postal or proxy vote.     The Sinn Féin MLA said, “I would encourage […]

Southern Trust launch new drive to help patients with diabetes

Southern Trust has launched a new drive to help patients with diabetes to better manage their condition if admitted to hospital. In the Southern area there are around 16,000 children and adults with diabetes. Whilst not always directly related to their condition, currently one in six people admitted to hospital has diabetes.     District […]

Advice for consumers following Debenhams administration announcement

Debenhams announced on Tuesday 9 April that it has officially gone into administration, appointing FTI Consulting as the administrator. If you have Debenhams gift cards or vouchers you may be wondering what to do now.     John French, Chief Executive of The Consumer Council said, “The Consumer Council encourages consumers to use their Debenhams […]

Woman ‘traumatised’ after face slashed during Newry robbery

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Detectives are appealing for witnesses and information following the report of a robbery of a woman in the Newry area on Monday, 8 April. At approximately 6.00pm as the woman was walking past Customs House, Carnbane Way towards Ardmore Road she noticed two men following her.      In an attempt to get away from […]

NI Water Bus brings lessons about ‘Refill’ to St Ronan’s Primary School

The NI Water Bus visited St Ronan’s Primary School, Newry, to tell pupils in Key Stage 2 about how we can all reduce plastic by refilling a reusable bottle from the tap. NI Water provided all pupils at the school with reusable water bottles to encourage pupils to refill them with tap water and therefore […]







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