
A vital programme aimed at raising awareness of the importance of breast screening is now available online. The Women’s Resource and Development Agency’s (WRDA) ground-breaking awareness programme was originally developed to help tackle inequalities in the uptake of breast cancer screening – as women living in deprived circumstances are less likely to attend. […]
Oct 15 2020 | Posted in
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The Executive has today agreed on a range of significant time-bound interventions to curb the spread of Covid-19 in Northern Ireland. In addition to current household restrictions, the following measures will come into regulatory effect on Friday 16 October and will be in place for a period of four weeks. Bubbling is to […]

Primary schools in Northern Ireland can now empower children virtually on how to speak out about abuse and neglect as the NSPCC reveals referrals from its helpline continue to rise since lockdown. The charity this month launches an online version of its Speak Out. Stay Safe assemblies with guest hosts, TV presenters Ant […]

Sinn Féin MLA Sinead Ennis and Councillor Mickey Ruane have appealed for the public in Warrenpoint to follow public health advice this Halloween. The Sinn Féin representatives said, “This Halloween is different and unique to any other for Warrenpoint as a resurgent COVID-19 takes hold in Newry and Mourne. “In recent years the […]
Oct 14 2020 | Posted in
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NIE Networks is calling on customers in Newry who have installed, or plan to install, an electrical vehicle charger, to notify them. It comes as statistics show that although there are almost 3,500 electric vehicles registered in Northern Ireland, NIE Networks have only received notification of one-third of domestic charge points. The utility […]
Oct 14 2020 | Posted in
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Recycling and horticultural projects by staff and prisoners at Maghaberry during the Covid pandemic have raised £5,100 for Air Ambulance NI. Justice Minister Naomi Long recently joined Maghaberry Prison Governor David Kennedy at the Air Ambulance charity’s base in Lisburn to present a cheque for the fantastic amount of money raised. Prisoners throughout […]
Oct 13 2020 | Posted in
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31 community groups across Down and Armagh have benefitted from Tesco’s COVID-19 Community Fund since the start of lockdown, a total of £15,500 put towards local causes over the past six months by the retailer. Through its Bags of Help initiative, and as part of the retailer’s emergency response in supporting local communities, […]
Oct 13 2020 | Posted in
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Daisy Hill Hospital’s Emergency Department (ED) will reopen next Monday 19 October at 8.00 am. In March, the Department temporarily closed and staff transferred to Craigavon to run a second (Non-Respiratory) Emergency Department as part of the Southern Trust response to COVID-19. The Non-Respiratory ED, based in the Ramone building at Craigavon Hospital […]
Oct 12 2020 | Posted in
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JMK Solicitors, Northern Ireland’s leading road traffic and personal injury law firm – are celebrating after being awarded the prestigious Lexcel Quality Mark. The Lexcel scheme, administered by the Law Society recognises firms which achieve excellence in legal practice management and client care. Based in Newry and Belfast, the popular firm was awarded […]
Oct 12 2020 | Posted in
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The Police Service of Northern Ireland and Translink have a well-established successful partnership in place to serve the community in Northern Ireland. Both organisations are launching an innovative initiative that will see the introduction of a new ‘Safe Transport Team’ consisting of a dedicated team of officers working alongside the Translink team. […]
Oct 12 2020 | Posted in
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