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Three students from Newry will be heading to the United States next month for the opportunity of a lifetime as part of the prestigious Study USA scholarship programme. They are among the 52 students from Northern Ireland selected for the programme, from Northern Regional College, North West Regional College, Queen’s University Belfast, St […]

Andrew Muir, Minister of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs, has announced that the Marine Environment and Fisheries Fund for Northern Ireland stakeholders is now open for applications. The Fund provides £3.5million in financial support for fishing, aquaculture, and marine stakeholders and is available until 31 March 2025. £2.5million of the new funding package […]
Aug 8 2024 | Posted in
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Cancer Support UK, a charity that provides practical and emotional support to people living with cancer, has received a £1,500 grant from Tesco to provide kits for children currently undergoing cancer treatment in NI. The kits have been designed by people who have had cancer themselves to provide practical and handy items to […]
Aug 7 2024 | Posted in
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The Department of Transport in Ireland and the Department for Infrastructure (DfI) in Northern Ireland has published the Final Report of the All-Island Strategic Rail Review, developed in the context of the “New Decade, New Approach” agreement. This ground-breaking Report, approved for publication by the Irish Government and DfI Minister, sets out a […]

Four police officers were assaulted and a nurse was spat on when dealing with a report of an assault in Newry in the early hours of Thursday, 1 August. Inspector Woods says, “We received a report at around 12.40 am of a fight in the Bank Parade area of Newry. “Officers attended and […]
Aug 6 2024 | Posted in
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The Department for the Economy has launched an open call for energy research, with £400K of funding available. The purpose of this open call is to stimulate innovative and novel research ideas that will feed into key research themes and objectives under the Department’s new research programme* and directly contribute to the evidence […]

SDLP Opposition Health Spokesperson Colin McGrath MLA has said it is deeply regrettable that patients will face longer waits for treatment due to a lack of funding for cross-border healthcare. He was speaking after Health Minister Mike Nesbitt confirmed that a bid for funding to reinstate the patient reimbursement scheme was not included […]

Southern Area Hospice has launched its annual Car Raffle – with one lucky winner due to drive off in a brand-new Kia Picanto GT, with one year’s free insurance to the value of £500. The annual draw, which will take place in November, is one of the Hospice’s biggest fundraising events thanks to […]

With summer in full swing, Translink is inviting everyone across Newry, Mourne and Down to make the most of the season by exploring the many attractions and destinations accessible by bus and rail. Whether planning a family adventure, a day out with friends, or a solo excursion, there are convenient and affordable travel […]
Aug 2 2024 | Posted in
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Health Minister Mike Nesbitt has highlighted the role of Elective Care Centres in reducing our lengthy waiting lists. Dedicated capacity for elective surgery has been enhanced through the continued development of these surgical hubs across Northern Ireland. A key benefit is that this planned surgery is less likely to be cancelled due to […]
Aug 2 2024 | Posted in
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