
The Northern Ireland Human Rights Commission (NIHRC) has presented to students at the Abbey CBS in Newry as part of its educational engagement. NIHRC spoke to Learning for Life and Work (LLW) pupils about its role in promoting and protecting the human rights of everyone in Northern Ireland. The topic formed […]
Nov 23 2020 | Posted in
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The Southern Health and Social Care Trust is urging the public in Newry and Mourne to consider becoming a Short Breaks carer for children with a disability. Short Breaks Carers give parents of children with disabilities the opportunity to take appreciated breaks on a regular basis, whilst also providing children with fresh experiences […]
Nov 23 2020 | Posted in
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Latest figures published today by NISRA show that 79 deaths involving Covid-19 occurred in the last week, from 7 to 13 November and the total Covid-19 related deaths figure has now reached 1,227. Of this total, 715 (58.3%) deaths took place in a hospital, 423 (34.5%) in care homes, nine (0.7%) in hospices […]

Firmus energy has provided 200 reusable face covers to 100 Southern Area Hospice staff to help them stay safe and comply with the latest Covid-19 regulations. As part of its commitment to supporting local communities, firmus energy partnered with Annalong volunteer stitchers, Geraldine Lowry and Joan McIntosh to make the face covers. […]
Nov 20 2020 | Posted in
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Police are advising increased caution following reports of recent telephone frauds. Speaking to Newry Times, Chief Superintendent Simon Walls said, “On two occasions scammers have been successful in defrauding members of the public of over £35,000 in total. “On both occasions, calls were received from a number which matched their bank’s […]
Nov 20 2020 | Posted in
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Local Councillor Bróna Haughey has expressed her anger and disappointment after two more incidents of dumping in the Carrickatuke area recently. The Sinn Féin Councillor said, “I am again angered and disappointed to learn about two more cases of dumping in the area. “What causes even more concern is that one […]
Nov 20 2020 | Posted in
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A host of sporting legends have joined forces to launch this year’s Sport for Good campaign, in partnership with Lidl Northern Ireland. Launched in 2019, the Sport for Good programme is designed to encourage and support young people to make the most of the physical and mental benefits of sport participation. […]
Nov 19 2020 | Posted in
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The personal injury discount rate in Northern Ireland will be changing in 2021, the Department of Justice (DoJ) has confirmed. The news comes after a public consultation which ran from 17 June – 14 August 2020. The personal injury discount rate affects accident victims who have suffered catastrophic and life-changing injuries, […]
Nov 19 2020 | Posted in
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Local Sinn Féin MLA Liz Kimmins has welcomed increased money to support people who are self-isolating. The announcement was made this week by Communities Minister Carál Ní Chuilín. The Newry/Armagh MLA said, “Today’s boost in the self-isolation grant is welcome news, particularly for those on low incomes who are facing a […]
Nov 18 2020 | Posted in
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The Public Health Agency has provided reassurance that plans to offer the flu vaccine to those who are eligible, and in particular, people aged over 65, are proceeding as expected, and there is no shortage. Embed from Getty Images Dr Gerry Waldron, Head of Health Protection at the PHA, said, “We are concerned […]
Nov 18 2020 | Posted in
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