
Leading childcare charity Employers For Childcare is asking all parents and childcare providers in Northern Ireland to take just a few minutes to share their experiences of using and providing childcare in the latest Northern Ireland Childcare Survey. This survey is the most comprehensive ongoing research into childcare in Northern Ireland and will […]
Sep 22 2023 | Posted in
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The Northern Ireland Football League (NIFL) is preparing to kick off conversations about road safety by pledging to ‘Share the Road to Zero’. NIFL is a high-profile signing for the initiative, which aims to reduce road deaths by encouraging all of us to think about our shared responsibilities, be aware of our […]
Sep 22 2023 | Posted in
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SDLP Health Spokesperson Colin McGrath has called for a task force to improve the working conditions of junior doctors. It follows engagement with the British Medical Association (BMA) and a cross-party meeting with representatives of junior doctors. Mr McGrath says the task force should be made up of representatives from the Department of […]
Sep 21 2023 | Posted in
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The John and Pat Hume Foundation is organising the third event in honour of Seamus Mallon on the theme of ‘A Shared Home Place’, which will be held at 7.00 pm on Friday, 22 September 2023, in the Canal Court Hotel, Newry. Tim Attwood, Hume Foundation Secretary, says, “Seamus Mallon was committed to […]

With students arriving in Belfast this month, the Police Service of Northern Ireland, in partnership with Queen’s University Belfast, Ulster University and Belfast Metropolitan College, has launched its student safety campaign. The campaign aims to encourage safe and respectful behaviour and provide an opportunity for students to learn more about their local police. […]
Sep 20 2023 | Posted in
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The Open University’s Take Five to Age Well pledge will build a UK-wide movement of people committed to ageing well behaviours, with a lasting impact on their health and wellbeing. Launched this month, Take Five to Age Well is being supported locally by Lady Mary Peters, Age NI and parts of the Health […]
Sep 20 2023 | Posted in
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Bank of Ireland is urging customers to be on their guard due to a new wave of fraud targeting banks in Europe, the UK, Ireland, the US, Australia and New Zealand. The fraudsters are mainly targeting business banking customers at this time, duping them into allowing remote access to their computers and bank […]
Sep 19 2023 | Posted in
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Two men aged 37 and 38, arrested following the report of a silver Vauxhall Crossland driving erratically on the A1 near Sheepbridge and following a car in the area on Sunday, 10 September, have been released on bail pending further enquiries. Speaking about the incident, Inspector Gibson says, “Shortly before 9.25 pm on […]
Sep 19 2023 | Posted in
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The search for an Irish Junior Eurovision star is underway, and in the second heat, local teenager Clare Keeley secured her place in the Semi-Finals. Thirteen-year-old singer, Clare Keeley from Gilford sang her version of ‘Symphony’ during the TG4 show and was voted straight into the Semi-Finals by judges Niamh Ní Chróinín – […]
Sep 18 2023 | Posted in
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Local builders’ merchant Haldane Fisher recently opened its Newry showroom doors to welcome self-builders to its ‘Building Together’ event, showcasing the knowledge and techniques needed for self-build success. Those in attendance had the chance to speak to Haldane Fisher experts and suppliers, avail of exclusive discounts, and gain inspiration for their projects. Paul […]
Sep 18 2023 | Posted in
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