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Maternity and Community Health Visiting services within the Southern Health and Social Care Trust have been accredited as Baby Friendly Gold for ensuring parents are supported to make fully informed choices about how they feed their babies. The internationally recognised UNICEF’s UK Baby Friendly Initiative (BFI) is based on a set of interlinking […]
Jul 17 2024 | Posted in
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Newry Chamber President Edwina Flynn and CEO Michael Savage held an engaging meeting with NIE Networks this week to discuss the challenges and costs faced by businesses who want to expand and invest in the Greater Newry Area. They met with Derek Hynes, Managing Director of NIE Networks and Edel Creery, Head of […]
Jul 17 2024 | Posted in
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Conor Murphy, a member of the Sinn Féin delegation that recently met with the new British Secretary of State, Hilary Benn, has said that fair funding is essential for investment in Health, Education, and Public Services. The Economy Minister comments, “A Sinn Féin delegation led by First Minister Michelle O Neill met with […]
Jul 16 2024 | Posted in
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The leading vocational and technical qualification regulators NCFE announced the winners from the Aspiration Awards. Now in their seventh year, the Awards recognise the success of learners, apprentices, educators, support staff, and educational organisations across the UK in six categories. Southern Regional College had finalists in three of the categories: Learner of the […]
Jul 16 2024 | Posted in
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Economy Minister Conor Murphy has announced that Armagh-based AIC Group Limited, a leading specialist in Thermal Treatment and Waste-To-Energy systems, has secured its first North American contract in partnership with Ohio-based importer Ecoverse Industries. The deal, valued at more than £ 2 million, will see AIC Group deliver several EcoChar Phoenix 8000, its […]
Jul 15 2024 | Posted in
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SDLP Newry and Armagh MLA Justin McNulty has urged UEFA to offer the flexibility needed to ensure that Casement Park is match-ready in time for the 2028 Euros. McNulty has engaged with UEFA President Aleksander Čeferin, urging him to offer every accommodation to ensure the “transformative and landmark” project in West Belfast can […]
Jul 15 2024 | Posted in
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Economy Minister Conor Murphy has launched a consultation on the introduction of a new right for victims of domestic abuse to access paid safe leave from work. The Domestic Abuse (Safe Leave) Act (NI) 2022 was passed by the Assembly in March 2022. The Department for the Economy is required to consult and […]
Jul 10 2024 | Posted in
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Killeavy Castle Estate, a four-star hotel in the scenic Slieve Gullion, Co. Armagh, is proudly celebrating its fifth anniversary this July. As the current AA Hotel of the Year Northern Ireland 2023/24, the estate offers an unparalleled blend of historical charm, modern elegance, nature and top-class customer service across its expansive 365-acre property. […]
Jul 10 2024 | Posted in
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Southern Regional College (SRC) Newry recently welcomed Economy Minister Conor Murphy alongside other Department Officials to their Greenbank Campus. The visit included a warm reception by the College’s Interim Principal and Chief Executive, Lee Campbell, alongside other senior staff members who presented the ongoing work within various College departments. Minister Murphy received a […]
Jul 9 2024 | Posted in
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Lidl Northern Ireland is set to give a ‘Kickstart’ to three Co. Down artisans selected as part of a new batch of 13 local producers across Northern Ireland who successfully earned a place on the retailer’s coveted Kickstart Supplier Development Programme. Representing the best across the county, Lecale Harvest, Rosie’s Bakes, and Strangford […]