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Get the shingles jab if you are aged 70 or 78

The Public Health Agency (PHA) is reminding all people aged 70 and 78 years old that they are eligible to receive the shingles vaccine. Every year in Northern Ireland, around 1,000 people in their seventies will get shingles. The vaccine will help protect against this common and painful disease and its complications.     The […]

Push to tackle modern slavery

Modern slavery is happening in Northern Ireland and the Department of Justice (DoJ) is calling on everyone across society to be aware of the possible signs that someone may need help and to report suspicions quickly and confidentially.     To help raise awareness about the criminal activity of modern slavery, the Department has launched […]

Landcruiser and cash taken in burglary

Detectives are appealing for witnesses following the report of a burglary at a house in St Malachys Bungalows in Kilkeel. It was reported that sometime between Sunday 15th October and early hours of this morning, Saturday 21st October, entry was gained to the property.     A sum of cash and a red coloured landcruiser […]

Road users advised to take extra care as clocks go back

As the clocks go back this weekend, the Department for Infrastructure is advising all road users to be extra attentive on the roads. Over the last five years the period from November to February has seen a higher proportion of road fatalities during the hours of darkness than any other four month stretch – 46% […]

Warning issued for bogus callers during Halloween

With Hallowe’en on its’ way, you can probably expect kids knocking on your door tricking and treating for some seasonal fun.  However, not all such callers have harmless intent; some are more tricksters than treaters, preying on older or more vulnerable customers while claiming to represent NI Water. Trickster bogus callers are an all too […]

Southern Trust Health Care Staff amongst the best in Northern Ireland

Allied Health Professionals from the Southern Health and Social Care Trust have been recognised amongst the best in Northern Ireland at the 2017 Advancing Healthcare Awards. Allied Health Professionals (AHPs) is the name given to the group of professional health care staff distinct from nurses and doctors, who offer a range of diagnostic, technical, therapeutic […]

Roads Service work welcomed by local councillor

Slieve Gullion Sinn Féin Councillor Mickey Larkin has welcomed work carried out by the Roads service on the Foughilletra Road at Jonesborough. “I have been lobbying the Department for many months to secure remedial works on this road,” he told Newry Times.     “The potholes along the full length of this road were making […]

Newry charities to get opportunity to ‘pitch’ for grants of £15,000

Newry-based charities will get the opportunity to ‘pitch’ for grants of £15,000 to help disabled and disadvantaged people. ‘Pitching 4 Pounds’, a new pilot project launched by the Halifax Foundation for Northern Ireland, will award £15,000 to two successful charities, whose ideas impress the judging panel.     Brenda McMullan, Halifax Foundation for Northern Ireland […]

Funding to retain nurses in care of older people

The Public Health Agency (PHA) is delighted to have been successful in securing a significant grant for ‘Project RETAIN’ from the prestigious Burdett Trust for Nursing. The funding will support a regional initiative in partnership with local Health and Social Care Trusts, the Department of Health, Age NI and nurse education providers, which will aim […]

Exciting Halloween fun at Newry’s Buttercrane Shopping Centre

This Halloween Buttercrane Shopping Centre, Newry, has a host of frightful fun for young ghouls (and their parents). On Saturday 28th and Monday 30th October we have free face painting from 11-4pm. Also on Saturday 28th October (11-4pm), the Mall will be filled with shrieks as kids try their hand at finding a treat in […]







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