
The Southern Trust’s acute hospital network (Craigavon Area and Daisy Hill) – is the only one in Northern Ireland to be recognised as one of the UK’s top hospitals for 2018. The national CHKS Top 40 Hospitals programme recognises acute sector organisations for their achievements in healthcare quality, improvement and performance. The Top […]
May 31 2018 | Posted in
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The Northern Ireland Human Rights Commission (NIHRC) visited Newry recently to meet with local Traveller support groups and organisations as part of its ongoing engagement work. The visit was facilitated by the Promoting Wellbeing Team of the Southern Trust, Health and Social Care NI. Speaking to Newry Times, Les Allamby, the Northern Ireland […]
May 30 2018 | Posted in
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The Chair of Newry, Mourne and Down District Council, Roisin Mulgrew, is calling on local residents to give public transport a go and get on-board this Bus + Train Week 2018, 4 – 10 June. The Northern Ireland-wide campaign is a celebration of public transport and its benefits to the community. Speaking at […]

SDLP MLA for Newry and Armagh Justin McNulty has welcomed services changes by the Southern Health and Social Care Trust to expand their X-ray service to a seven days a week. Speaking to Newry Times, McNulty said, “Our health care system is under real pressure and no matter what service you visit, be that the […]
May 30 2018 | Posted in
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Newry, Mourne and Down District Council want parents to know that ‘together we’ve got this’ when it comes to child safety. In support of Child Safety Week, led by the Child Accident Prevention Trust, the Council Home Safety team want parents, carers and professionals to know help is available when it comes to protecting children […]

A local family has praised Daisy Hill Hospital’s paediatric team’s innovative screening programme following the detection of a major heart condition in their new born baby girl. After a very normal pregnancy and delivery on 25th April, Katie Dinsmore and partner Alan were getting ready to take baby Dáire home to her big sister Brooke […]
May 29 2018 | Posted in
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Warrenpoint Town Football Club have agreed terms with Francis McCaffrey. Having played against the ‘Point in the past he has impressed the new management enough to bring him to the squad. Manager Stephen McDonnell said he was delighted to acquire his signature. McCaffrey has experience playing at a high level as he has […]
May 29 2018 | Posted in
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Lorcan Forde has left Warrenpoint Town to join Linfield. Speaking to Newry Times, Chairman Connaire McGreevy stated, “The last few seasons Lorcan has showed that he has got what it takes to play at the top level. “Lorcan took on responsibility this season and played a huge role in keeping us in the […]
May 28 2018 | Posted in
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The Department for the Economy has launched a competition and is inviting applications to find Apprentice of the Year 2018. Speaking on the day of the launch Permanent Secretary, Noel Lavery said, “The Apprentice of the Year Awards started back in 2001. These awards recognise apprentices who have demonstrated exceptional progress as well as personal […]

The Northern Ireland Trading Standards Service (TSS) are warning consumers to beware of websites posing as UK based businesses, selling poor quality dresses at knock down prices. With wedding season now well upon us, the hunt for the perfect dress, mother of the bride or guest outfit may lead many to search online for that […]
May 28 2018 | Posted in
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