
The Department of Justice has launched a consultation on protecting victims of domestic abuse from being cross-examined by the perpetrator in family courts. The Department particularly welcomes the views of victims of domestic abuse who have been involved in family proceedings, especially victims who have been cross-examined by their abuser in person. Article continues below […]
Aug 13 2019 | Posted in
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The Southern Trust’s Chaplaincy Service provides 24 hour care for the pastoral and spiritual needs of patients, families and staff during the sometimes difficult experience of a hospital admission. The chaplaincy team comprises the Church of Ireland, Catholic, Presbyterian and Methodist churches and they are supported by spiritual care volunteers and is available in Daisy […]
Aug 13 2019 | Posted in
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Slieve Gullion Sinn Féin Councillor Mickey Larkin has welcomed the provision of increased parking at Slieve Gullion Courtyard. Speaking from the Courtyard Councillor Larkin stated, “The provision of an extra 84 parking spaces for visitors along with the relocation of parking for coaches is a welcome development for this iconic site. Article continues below “The […]
Aug 12 2019 | Posted in
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Young people living with Type 1 diabetes are invited to attend an event where they can learn from professional sportspeople living with type 1 diabetes on how to enjoy and achieve their maximum potential with exercise and sport. The Southern Health and Social Care Trust is hosting the ‘Type 1 Diabetes and Sport’ event, on […]

Co Down students Holly Mc Allister, Michaela Murphy and Ryan Lavelle are off to study in the USA this month. The trio will be among 54 students from across Northern Ireland on British Council’s prestigious Study USA programme, which enables students to study business or STEM subjects for a year in American colleges, across 34 […]
Aug 9 2019 | Posted in
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The Newry and Mourne Support Group has won the Inspire Award for working tirelessly to support people living with diabetes in their local area. The Diabetes UK Newry and Mourne Support Group was presented with the award at a ceremony held in the Island Civic Centre in Lisburn. Article continues below The Diabetes UK Newry […]
Aug 9 2019 | Posted in
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With nearly two-thirds of adults being overweight or obese, over the coming months more than 500 community pharmacies across Northern Ireland will be encouraging people to think about their weight and raising awareness of healthy eating and physical activity to help improve health. This is part of the new Living Well service which offers advice […]
Aug 9 2019 | Posted in
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Newry, Mourne and Down District Council Chairperson, Councillor Charlie Casey recently met firmus energy to hear how local residents could be eligible for its ‘Home Comfort 50/50’ grant to switch to natural gas and improve the energy efficiency of their home. In partnership with the Northern Ireland Sustainable Energy Programme, firmus energy is offering eligible […]

The Southern Health and Social Care Trust has received two top prizes at the prestigious UK wide Public Sector Paperless Awards. The Paperless Awards, hosted by Gov News Direct aims to honour digital progress, recognise achievement and encourage best practice in digital transformation within public sector organisations across the UK. There were 16 awards in […]
Aug 8 2019 | Posted in
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Northern Ireland’s iconic Mourne Mountains will provide the dramatic backdrop for hundreds of cyclists as they prepare to take on the Etape Mourne Cycling Sportif this month. Supported by the world’s largest online bike store, Chain Reaction Cycles, and powered by Newry, Mourne and Down District Council, the ‘Etape Mourne’ cycling sportive will get into […]