
SDLP MLA for Newry and Armagh Justin McNulty has said he is saddened but not surprised by the proposed shake up of Stroke Services by the Permanent Secretary at the Department of Health Richard Pengelly. Speaking to Newry Times, McNulty said, “The consultation launched by the Permanent Secretary is deeply disappointing. “It is […]
Mar 27 2019 | Posted in
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Local MP Mickey Brady has confirmed that Firmus Gas have confirmed they intend to extend their Gas Pipeline from the Green Road to Camlough. The Sinn Féin MP was commenting after he had facilitated a meeting with senior company officers to discuss the provision of their services. Mickey, who was accompanied by Oonagh […]
Mar 27 2019 | Posted in
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Lynne Metcalfe from Banbridge recently donated £1,416 to the Southern Health and Social Care Trust Acute Services Fund in memory of her daughter Hannah. Lynne completed the Belfast half-marathon in September and the Dublin marathon in October alongside organising a fundraising page to raise the money for the Bereavement Suite at Craigavon Area Hospital. […]
Mar 27 2019 | Posted in
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Health Professionals from the Southern Health and Social Care Trust have been recognised amongst the best in Northern Ireland at the recent Healthcare Awards ceremony. The Awards, now in their twentieth year, recognise projects and professionals that set the benchmark for industry excellence. They recognise team members that have gone that extra mile […]
Mar 26 2019 | Posted in
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Slieve Gullion Sinn Féin Councillor Mickey Larkin dropped in recently with the Newry & Mourne AutismNI Support Group for a cup of coffee, a chat and to offer advice and help if needed. Cllr Larkin said, “This local group hold monthly support meetings in Newry where a number of therapies are available for children with […]
Mar 25 2019 | Posted in
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On Thursday 11 April 2019, hundreds of business volunteers will be poised and ready to provide FREE IT taster sessions, helping anyone who wishes to get online for the first time, or those who wish to improve their knowledge and skills. The sessions will help people with the Internet in general, email, social media and […]

Following the recent announcement by Translink that fares are due to increase across many of its bus and rail services on 1 April 2019, The Consumer Council is advising all passengers to consider what is the best value ticket option for their journey. Speaking about the announcement, Richard Williams, Head of Transport at The Consumer […]
Mar 22 2019 | Posted in
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The Southern Health and Social Care Trust’s Autism Service is hosting their first Autism Awareness Training for local people and businesses to avail of. The event will take place on Wednesday 3 April 2019 at Armagh Planetarium from 10:30am – 12:30pm. Paul Morgan, Director of Children and Young People said, “This is a […]
Mar 22 2019 | Posted in
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Detectives from PSNI Organised Crime Unit have arrested two people in Banbridge as part of an ongoing investigation into organised crime. The arrests are part of an ongoing proactive investigation into an Organised Crime Gang. Officers have conducted a number of searches in the Bessbrook and Newry areas since January 2019. A number […]
Mar 21 2019 | Posted in
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Councillor Mark Murnin, Chairman of Newry, Mourne and Down District Council is to walk 66 miles across the district in a 3-day event this May to raise funds for his 3 chosen charities. The Chairman’s Walk is a new initiative by Councillor Murnin as his year in office nears closure. The 3-day event […]