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New outdoor therapy area will play ‘fundamental role in the development of children with disabilities’ | News in Newry

New outdoor therapy area will play 'fundamental role in the development of children with disabilities' | News in Newry - down newspaper

The creation of a new outdoor therapy area by the Southern Health and Social Care Trust will help children with developmental delay and disabilities to improve a range of skills that are essential to their development.     The new paediatric area, located between the Child Development Centre and Lurgan Children’s Centre, provides a functional, […]

Tesco shoppers in Newry can support local children with £5m grant scheme | News in Newry

Tesco shoppers in Newry can support local children with £5m grant scheme | News in Newry - newry news facebook

As part of ‘Stronger Starts’, Tesco’s new £5m-a-year grant scheme to support schools and children’s groups with funding for food and healthy activities, the supermarket is asking customers across Newry to do their bit to help give children across the UK a stronger start in life.     As adverts for the initiative hit TV […]

Walking Bumps: Southern Trust launches new walking group for pregnant women | Newry News

Walking Bumps- Southern Trust launches new walking group for pregnant women | Newry News - local news newry

The Southern Health and Social Care Trust antenatal team is running a new walking group ‘Walking Bumps.’     Launching in September, Walking Bumps is available for all pregnant women in the Southern area, giving mums-to-be the opportunity to be active, speak with maternity staff and make friends. Gemma Winter, Antenatal Education Co-Ordinator Midwife says, […]

SDLP Councillor welcomes progress on Translink Train Station Connectivity | Newry News

SDLP Councillor welcomes progress on Translink Train Station Connectivity | Newry News today

SDLP Councillor Doire Finn has welcomed progress with Translink senior management on reinstating full free bus connections from Newry Bus Station to Newry Train Station.     It comes after the Newry City representative wrote to Translink Chief Executive, Chris Conway expressing her deep concerns about the cut of the long-standing free-of-charge Bus Service from […]

Important progress made on reshaping general surgery | News in Newry

Important progress made on reshaping general surgery | News in Newry - breaking news newry

The Department of Health has published a progress report on the implementation of the Review of General Surgery.     The Review was published in June 2022, setting out key actions to improve general surgery provision in Northern Ireland. Despite the many pressures currently facing the health service, significant progress has been made in implementing […]

NI Water launches recruitment drive for Accelerated Craft Electrician Programme | News in Newry

NI Water launches recruitment drive for Accelerated Craft Electrician Programme | News in Newry - newry news now

NI Water is launching a brand-new recruitment drive to find electricians who are ready to take their careers to new heights with an award-winning organisation.     Ten positions are now available on NI Water’s Accelerated Craft Electrician Development Programme, with permanent opportunities available across Northern Ireland, including Derry, Ballymena, Craigavon, Newry, Crossgar and Belfast. […]

Local population stands at just over 1.9 million | News in Newry

Local population stands at just over 1.9 million | News in Newry - newry newspapers

The Northern Ireland population on 30 June 2022 was 1.911 million.     This is an annual increase of 6,000 people (0.3 per cent) on the 2021 estimate. This is one of the findings of new statistics published this month by the Statistics and Research Agency (NISRA). This annual change is driven by natural growth […]

Gala Ball To Mark PIPS Hope And Support 20th Anniversary – Tickets Still Available | News in Newry

Gala Ball To Mark PIPS Hope And Support 20th Anniversary – Tickets Still Available | News in Newry - newry news online

PIPS Hope and Support will be celebrating its 20th anniversary in style with a spectacular Gala Ball at the Canal Court Hotel in Newry.     This suicide prevention charity was established in Newry in 2003 by families who had been devastated by the loss of loved ones to suicide. Over the past two decades, […]

Families urged to boost their back-to-school budget with Tax-Free Childcare | Newry News

Families urged to boost their back-to-school budget with Tax-Free Childcare | Newry News - newry city news

HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) is reminding families to open a Tax-Free Childcare account today to save up to £2,000 per child on their yearly childcare bills.     Families can use their Tax-Free Childcare account to pay for any approved childcare including holiday clubs, breakfast and after-school clubs, childminders and nurseries.    The scheme provides […]

Newry Southern Relief Road: ‘Further Heritage Consultation is key to bridge solution’ – SDLP | News in Newry

Further Heritage Consultation is key to bridge solution - SDLP | News in Newry - newry news

The solution to an opening bridge on Newry’s proposed Southern Relief Road lies in detailed consultation with Heritage officials the SDLP has said.     Speaking after Department officials addressed Councillors at a special council meeting on Thursday evening, Newry Councillor Michael Savage says, “The Department for Infrastructure needs to engage in more detailed consultation […]







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