
The Southern Health and Social Care Trust recently launched a new workshop for young people with disabilities in conjunction with the social enterprise community group called SPACE. The workshops are based in Newry and are designed to prepare 16-17 year olds for adulthood by developing employment skills, creating connections and networking opportunities. Speaking […]
May 4 2018 | Posted in
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A new fast, easy and secure service which will allow drivers sitting their driving test to receive their assessment and test results by email is being introduced. The current paper based driver test marking system is being replaced with digital tablets that Driving Examiners will use during the driving test to input the assessment information. […]
May 4 2018 | Posted in
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Rural communities play an essential role in the local economy. Thefts of livestock can not only hamper a farmer’s ability to do the job, but can cause significant upset, inconvenience and loss of income. Police have said they understand this and have been ‘upskilling’ officers to develop their knowledge in tackling rural crime. […]
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Six junior pupils at St Paul’s High School, Bessbrook were ‘top of the class’ recently after winning the regional heat of the prestigious Opportunity Europe Euro Schools Quiz. The quiz was held in the Marketplace Theatre in Armagh. Competing against ten other schools the pupils demonstrated their general knowledge skills in all aspects […]
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The Southern Trust’s breast cancer team is the first in Ireland to trial a new innovative technology to help improve the outcomes from breast surgery. The team are using new ‘Magseed’ technology to help surgeons accurately locate cancerous tumours. Last year the team operated on 272 people with breast cancer. Speaking to Newry […]
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With the approach of the summer season, the Police Service of Northern Ireland is advising anyone who owns or uses a caravan to take steps to protect their property and valuables. Speaking to Newry Times, Crime Prevention Officer, Lisa Sherman, said, “Many people will make the most of their caravans over the coming months and […]
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Pupils from Kilbroney Integrated Primary School in Rostrevor are hoping to be the best in their field as they put the finishing touches to the scarecrow they have created for Northern Ireland’s largest gardening festival – Allianz Garden Show Ireland, which takes place in Antrim Castle Gardens from 4th – 6th May 2018. After weeks […]
May 2 2018 | Posted in
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Sinn Féin MLA Sinead Ennis has raised her concerns over issues surrounding road safety on the Derryleckagh Road in Balllyholland. In a statement, the South Down MLA said, “I have requested a site meeting with Department for Infrastructure to discuss the longstanding Road safety concerns on the Derryleckagh Road. “Derryleckagh is used daily […]
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Police are advising businesses to review their security following reports of burglaries across Northern Ireland involving the thefts from internal ATMs within local retail businesses. A recent incident in the Co. Down area, where a sum of cash was taken when thieves entered the premises and smashed open the ATM, highlights the importance of regularly […]

May is Walking Month and the Public Health Agency (PHA) is setting everyone a challenge to count their steps and then try to do a bit more. There are many health benefits of walking and adding a brisk pace to your step can help you feel good, reduce anxiety, help manage your weight, reduce blood […]
May 1 2018 | Posted in
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