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Free Stress Control evening classes in Newry

The Southern Trust is running a number of free Stress Control classes over the course of the next four months. If you are currently suffering from stress, know someone who is or just want to be better equipped, then this is the course for you. Article continues below The free six-week programme is held once […]

Newry Sport Centre Fun Fair appearance ‘a cause for concern’ 

Newry City Councillor Charlie Casey has said that revelations that a Fun Fair was being erected at the Sports Centre site were a major cause of concern for Councillors and local residents. The Sinn Féin representative also raised his concerns about how an ambulance could access Jennings Park if an Air Ambulance has to land. […]

DAERA asks for your views about forest plans

Dr Denis McMahon, the Permanent Secretary for the Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs (DAERA) has launched an Easy Read version of the Forest Service’s forestry planning scoping consultation document. Speaking during a visit to Forest Service headquarters at Inishkeen House, Enniskillen, Dr McMahon said, “Developing and revising Forest Plans is a vital part […]

Newry nominees set to shine at Ulster Tatler Awards 2019

Newry and Mourne will be well represented at this year’s Ulster Tatler Awards 2019 with no fewer than 11 individuals and businesses shortlisted for a prize at the prestigious ceremony. The Ulster Tatler Awards, now in their 12th year, celebrate the achievements of homegrown individuals and businesses, the likes of which have been filling the […]

Southern Trust shines a light on organ donation

To mark this year’s Organ Donation week, a number of buildings across the Southern Trust area will be lit up pink. There are currently around 137 people waiting on a transplant in Northern Ireland. Organ Donation Week aims to encourage more people to join the NHS register. Article continues below Throughout the week, Craigavon Area, […]

Children as young as 8 “giving out personal details to people online”

Across the UK, almost a third (29%) of children aged eight to 13 have given out personal details to people they’ve met online, according to new research. The survey of 2,000 children, commissioned by O2, also revealed their social media profiles contained potentially sensitive information, with almost a quarter displaying their email address and 8% […]

Public urged to vote for their favourite local parks and green spaces

The experts have had their say and in July 1,973 parks and green spaces in the UK were given a prestigious Green Flag Award. Now, the Award Scheme is asking the nation to have its say and decide which parks and green spaces should receive the People’s Choice Award for being the UK’s favourites. Article […]

Last Episode of Ulster Giants visits the Silent Valley

UTV series, Ulster Giants, which celebrates Northern Ireland’s rich civil engineering heritage, draws to a close on Monday 9 September with UTV presenter Joe Mahon taking us back to the Silent Valley. Throughout the series, Joe has travelled all over Northern Ireland looking at the inspiring stories behind our examples of civil engineering, both outstanding […]

Northern Ireland’s first eCommerce Awards launched

The inaugural Northern Ireland eCommerce Awards, which will be the first ever dedicated opportunity to celebrate achievements across the entire eCommerce industry, is now open for entries. The awards ceremony, which will take place on 24 October at the Titanic Hotel Belfast, is aimed at retailers, agencies, software companies and individuals who have involvement in […]

Savers could earn 50p for every £1 in Government-backed saving plan

Over 132,000 people have signed up to the government-backed savings account Help to Save – depositing more than £31.4 million. The account offers working people on low incomes a 50% bonus on what they save – rewarding them with 50p for every £1 they put away. Article continues below Over four years, a maximum bonus […]







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