
The Southern Health and Social Care Trust has welcomed 15 new midwives who are fulfilling their dream “of caring for women and their babies at this significant time in their lives”. They are a welcome addition to the Trust maternity team, which consists of over 200 midwives who support women and families across […]
Nov 21 2023 | Posted in
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Detectives from the Legacy Investigation Branch, investigating the murder of Peter McCormack in the Thierafurth Inn in Kilcoo on 19 November 1992, are appealing for information on the 31st Anniversary of his murder. Mr McCormack, a 42-year-old former schoolteacher from Drumena Road in Kilcoo, was shot dead when two gunmen burst into the […]
Nov 20 2023 | Posted in
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To mark World Stroke Day recently, Daisy Hill Hospital’s stroke and rehabilitation team has launched a campaign to encourage patients to get up, get dressed and keep moving. The team have joined the global movement to ‘end PJ paralysis,’ which aims to help patients maintain their independence and improve their health and wellbeing […]
Nov 20 2023 | Posted in
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Ulster University has unveiled a brand new Research and Innovation strategy which aims to focus its contribution to global challenges such as climate change, inequality and social deprivation and ensure its research aligns with societal needs – both locally, here on the Island of Ireland and on a global scale. Five new strategic […]

In a pilot scheme only available to students from Southern Regional College (SRC), a cohort of cadets from The Royal College of Nursing (RCN) Prince of Wales Cadet Scheme attended their first face-to-face training session at the Northern Ireland Ambulance Service (NIAS) in Belfast recently. At the event attended by the King’s official […]
Nov 16 2023 | Posted in
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“Only through rehabilitation and by supporting prisoners’ resettlement into the community can we reduce reoffending and ultimately make our community safer,” says Beverley Wall, Director General of the Northern Ireland Prison Service, who was speaking as she marked 100 days in post. The Director General says, “Maghaberry, Magilligan and Hydebank Wood College and […]
Nov 15 2023 | Posted in
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Sinn Féin councillor Cathal King has welcomed the planning approval for continuing the cross-border greenway project between Newry and Omeath. The Newry City councillor says, “I’m glad to see planning approval being granted for the next phase of works to continue the Newry – Omeath greenway project. “This approval will see the construction […]
Nov 15 2023 | Posted in
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Duality Healthcare Private General Practice and Urgent Care Service, founded by Newry businessmen John McEvoy and Dr Declan Morgan, has announced the opening of two new purpose-built private GP clinics in Newry City Centre and Galgorm Castle Business Park, Ballymena. The openings, which will compliment their headquarters in Newry, currently represent a £2m […]
Nov 14 2023 | Posted in
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Martin Naughton, Chair of Glen Dimplex, returned to Newry, where his Glen Electric business first started 50 years ago, to receive Newry Chamber’s prestigious President’s award. The Chamber’s President’s Award is bestowed upon visionary leaders from the business community who have made a positive and enduring impact on the Greater Newry Area. Presenting […]
Nov 14 2023 | Posted in
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712,000 illegal and unlicensed tablets and medicines destined for addresses throughout Northern Ireland have been seized as part of an international operation. During Operation Pangea XVI, multiple packages of tablets with a street value of approximately £785,000 were intercepted. The Operation took place in a specific week of action and is aimed at […]
Nov 13 2023 | Posted in
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