
The Southern Trust this week welcomed the Health Minister to the vaccination centre at South Lake Leisure Centre to meet those involved in helping to deliver the vaccination programme within the Southern Health and Social Care Trust. Speaking at the vaccination centre in Craigavon, the Health Minister said, “As we slowly and cautiously […]
Apr 15 2021 | Posted in
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Infrastructure Minister Nichola Mallon has appealed for calm in Belfast. She was speaking after a Translink bus was hijacked and attacked in West Belfast during ongoing disturbances. The Minister said, “Those attacking their own communities and their own public services are achieving nothing. “And if this doesn’t stop now it is […]
Apr 8 2021 | Posted in
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A further expansion of the Covid-19 vaccination programme has been announced by Health Minister Robin Swann. From 12 noon today, people aged 40-44 will be able to book their vaccination appointments. If possible, booking should be done online. However, where online booking is not possible, the telephone booking number is 0300 […]

Police are appealing for information after reports of arson that occurred in Cullyhanna this morning, Thursday 8 April 2021. Sergeant Gracey said, “Shortly after 00:35 am, it was reported that a lorry had been set alight in the Drumalt Road area. “A further three lorries parked in the area were also […]
Apr 8 2021 | Posted in
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The Executive has condemned the violence over recent days and has called for calm to be restored to our streets, and an end to violent protests. At a special meeting this morning, Ministers were updated on the situation over the last few days by the Chief Constable and have issued a statement. […]
Apr 8 2021 | Posted in
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People from Northern Ireland can now book their Covid-19 vaccine at the SSE Arena ahead of its opening on 29 March 2021. The SSE Arena will be a regional vaccination centre working alongside Trust centres and GP practices. Community Pharmacists will also join the vaccination programme next week, bringing vaccinations to […]
Mar 25 2021 | Posted in
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A change in the advice for people who are Clinically Extremely Vulnerable (CEV) to Covid-19 is planned. Since 26 December 2020, CEV people have been advised to adhere to additional steps to keep themselves safe from exposure to Covid-19, including advice not to attend the workplace if they are unable to work from […]
Mar 25 2021 | Posted in
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Detectives from Police Service of Northern Ireland’s Public Protection Branch have welcomed the sentence handed down to a 19-year-old man at Newry Magistrates Court this week for sexual activity with a child. The offence took place in July 2018. The man was sentenced to 12 months imprisonment suspended for 3 years […]
Mar 25 2021 | Posted in
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Police are appealing for witnesses following an incident in Newry on Friday night, 19 March 2021 that left a police officer injured and a police car damaged. At 8:10 pm, officers from the Automatic Number Plate Recognition (ANPR) Intercept Team were alerted to a vehicle travelling southbound on the A1, Newry Road. […]
Mar 25 2021 | Posted in
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Detectives from PSNI’s Economic Crime Unit are urging the public to be extra vigilant after 12 scams were reported recently. According to the police, the caller in each incident claimed to be a Police Officer. In one report, a man received a call from someone claiming to be a Police Officer […]
Mar 22 2021 | Posted in
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