
A new discharge lounge has opened at Daisy Hill Hospital to help ensure that the most acutely ill patients get a bed as soon as possible. Patients assessed as fit for home from any adult wards or the Emergency Department can be transferred to the comfortable surroundings of the new lounge where discharge […]
Nov 3 2023 | Posted in
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Detectives in Newry are appealing for information and witnesses following a burglary in the Derrybeg area of the city. The burglary took place on Thursday evening, 19 October, 2023. Detective Sergeant Dougherty explains, “Police received a report shortly after 9 pm of a break-in at a house in the Fifth Avenue area. “A […]
Nov 2 2023 | Posted in
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NI Water is pleased to announce that a £5.7 Million Water Improvement Scheme, which will be essential to the future resilience of the water supply infrastructure for customers in the South Down area, is progressing well. Work has recently been completed on a major river crossing on the Upper River Bann, and essential […]
Nov 2 2023 | Posted in
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Aspiring photographers are encouraged to enter a unique photography competition to celebrate ‘Life connections’ made possible by public transport. Have you ever been curious about where the person sitting next to you on the bus or train is going and for what purpose? Translink is launching an innovative new photography competition called ‘Translink […]
Nov 1 2023 | Posted in
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Police are appealing for information and witnesses following a serious single-vehicle road traffic collision on Sturgan Road, Camlough. Inspector Macdonald comments, “Police received a report shortly before 10.20 pm on Friday evening, 27 October, that a collision had occurred involving a black VW Golf. “Officers attended the scene along with our colleagues from […]
Nov 1 2023 | Posted in
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Police have charged a man following an incident where a police car was rammed in the Tullyneill Road area of Newtownhamilton, resulting in three police officers receiving injuries. The incident happened on on Friday evening, 27 October, 2023. The arrest was made after Police Service of Northern Ireland officers were alerted to a […]
Oct 31 2023 | Posted in
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Police in Newry are warning of the potential dangers of fireworks following an incident yesterday where a girl escaped injury after a firework was placed in her school blazer pocket. Neighbourhood Inspector Kelly Gibson says, “Yesterday at Newry Bus Station a lit firework was placed in the school blazer of a teenage girl. […]
Oct 30 2023 | Posted in
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Armagh City, Banbridge, and Craigavon Borough Council held its annual 2023 Tourism Conference this week at Armagh Observatory and Planetarium, bringing together local businesses and industry leaders to highlight local strengths, collaborate and discuss the latest trends and innovations for the sector. The conference programme featured a diverse lineup of speakers, including Dr […]
Oct 30 2023 | Posted in
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A Menopause in the Workplace accreditation has been awarded to Specsavers, recognising the healthcare retailer as a business that supports colleagues through effective and comprehensive training. The Menopause Friendly Accreditation, established by Henpicked: Menopause in the Workplace (www.menopausefriendly.co.uk), recognises high standards and proven practices that embrace menopause in the workplace. In 2022, Specsavers […]
Oct 27 2023 | Posted in
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Autumn is here, and with the October school holidays just around the corner, HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) is reminding working families to give their childcare budget a treat this Halloween by opening a Tax-Free Childcare account. Parents can use Tax-Free Childcare to help with childcare costs for school holiday clubs, breakfast or […]
Oct 26 2023 | Posted in
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