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Over 2300 jobs vacancies at major Job Fair

Employment and Learning Minister Dr Stephen Farry is reminding people that a major Job Fair will be held in Belfast on Wednesday 21st October. The event will take place in the Europa Hotel, Belfast between 10:00am and 4:00pm and has been organised by the Department for Employment and Learning (DEL). Speaking to Newry Times, Minister […]

Newry stroke survivor calls on people to ‘Give a Hand’

Newry resident Anna Corr McCracken, who had a stroke on the day after her 32nd birthday, is challenging people across Newry to ‘Give a Hand’ to the Stroke Association. The charity’s fundraising initiative ‘Give a Hand’ will see people across Northern Ireland complete an everyday activity using the hand they wouldn’t normally use from 26th […]

Mind your head this World Mental Health Day

The Public Health Agency is taking the opportunity on this year’s World Mental Health Day (10th October) to encourage people to think about taking small steps to improve their mental health. Fiona Teague, Regional Manager for Mental Health and Emotional Wellbeing Promotion with the PHA, said, “We all know how important it is to look […]

World Mental Health Day 2015: Two new information resources launched

The Public Health Agency (PHA) and Health and Social Care Board today launched two new information resources for people accessing mental health services in Northern Ireland. The first of these resources, ‘Your Guide to Mental Health Services’, provides people with information on what to expect from their Mental Health Services. ‘Your Guide to Mental Health […]

Stop smoking in Stoptober!

Stoptober is back and the Public Health Agency (PHA) is supporting the campaign by urging all smokers in Northern Ireland to take part and quit for good. Smoking is the single greatest cause of preventable illness, premature death and health inequality throughout Northern Ireland and sadly one in every two smokers will die of a […]

Free home fire safety checks

As part of Fire Safety Week 2015 (5th – 11th October) Northern Ireland Fire & Rescue Service is urging the public to be fire safe in their home. Last year (2014/15) NIFRS attended 923 accidental house fires and unfortunately 8 people lost their lives in accidental house fires. While the biggest cause of accidental house […]

Newry youth volunteers encouraged to enter awards

The Pramerica Spirit of Community Awards programme has launched its annual search for Ireland’s top youth volunteers and is calling on Newry students, like Megan Daly who was a finalist in 2015, to enter the awards. The 2016 programme year marks the 10th anniversary of the Pramerica Spirit of Community Awards, the only all-Ireland youth […]

Leading Charity encourages us to ‘Do One Thing’ to improve our Mental Health

AWARE (formerly Aware Defeat Depression) has launched its new DOT campaign with Ulster and Ireland rugby star, Stephen Ferris. The aim of the campaign is to encourage members of the public to ‘Do One Thing’ they currently don’t do to improve their mental health ahead of World Mental Health Day on Saturday 10th October 2015. […]

Northern Ireland wide appeal for foster carers

More Health and Social Care foster carers are needed across Northern Ireland in each of the five HSC Trust areas to provide safe, stable and loving homes for vulnerable children and young people for as long as they need them. If you become an approved foster carer for the Southern HSC Trust you will receive […]

Positive Ageing Celebration Day in Newry

On Wednesday 7th October, Newry Mourne and Down District Councilwill hold Positive Ageing Day. Speaking about the event Newry, Mourne and Down District Councils Chairperson, Councillor Naomi Baillie said, “Our older communities are vibrant and energetic and I am looking forward to the celebration. “It will be a wonderful showcase for all the groups and […]







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