
The Southern Health and Social Care Trust in collaboration with youth organisation YMCA Lurgan, have hosted a Christmas dinner and celebration event for young people with a disability who have taken part in a social development project. The event took place for the group known as the ‘Awesome Independers’ on the evening of 13 December […]
Dec 19 2018 | Posted in
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In the run up to Christmas, police are urging homeowners to take steps to protect their property and reduce their risk of becoming a victim of crime this festive season. Police are also asking people to look out for vulnerable neighbours and relatives during the festive period. Chief Superintendent Simon Walls said, “We […]
Dec 19 2018 | Posted in
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When it comes to Christmas, Northern Ireland consumers are sticklers for tradition, eager and well-organised, and keen to manage their spending, according to research carried out by Lidl Northern Ireland. The supermarket, whose powerful low price, high-quality proposition confirmed it as Northern Ireland’s fastest-growing supermarket last Christmas, with highest-ever footfall and a record 16% sales […]
Dec 18 2018 | Posted in
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Schoolchildren across Northern Ireland are being encouraged to explore the growing problem of marine litter in our seas by creating a piece of artwork from everyday plastic items strewn across their local shores. The Marine Litter Art Competition, organised by Ulster Wildlife and the NI Science Festival, is part of an ongoing effort to raise […]
Dec 18 2018 | Posted in
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A new Pharmacy First service has been launched in Northern Ireland this winter, which will enable patients to have a consultation in a private area with their community pharmacist for advice and treatment for sore throats, colds and flu-like illness. The service will be available from participating community pharmacies from 1 December 2018 until 31 […]
Dec 17 2018 | Posted in
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A senior police officer is urging the public to be vigilant after two recent reports of people who were scammed out of significant amounts of money. Speaking to Newry Times, Chief Superintendent Simon Walls said, “Unfortunately, these are just two examples of online scams where two people have been taken advantage of and lost a […]
Dec 17 2018 | Posted in
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Dundalk Institute of Technology (DkIT) has announced a new strategic alliance with leading sports technology firm, Newry company STATSports. The announcement will see a strengthening of ties between both organisations with increased collaboration across research and course provision in the areas of Sports Performance and Sports Data Analytics. The Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) […]
Dec 14 2018 | Posted in
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With colder weather upon us, and many households stocking up with home heating oil, The Consumer Council has shared tips to avoid potential oil theft. Richard Williams, Head of Energy Policy at The Consumer Council, said, “Home heating oil tanks can be a target for thieves, especially if they are unsecure. “If you […]
Dec 12 2018 | Posted in
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Rostrevor was the scene of an historic moment recently as volunteers for Keep Northern Ireland Beautiful carried out a clean-up on the town’s beach and lifted the millionth piece of litter that the environmental charity has counted across the ten beaches that they survey nationwide. The organisation has been carrying out these surveys since 2012, […]
Dec 12 2018 | Posted in
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The Southern Trust and the Public Health Agency are working with local Care Homes to help improve the experience of people living in care homes. Local care home managers have participated in a workshop hosted by the Trust in order to share best practice in enhancing the quality and safety of care for residents. […]
Dec 11 2018 | Posted in
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