
A major international survey of pupil achievement in mathematics and science shows that pupils aged nine – ten in Northern Ireland continue to perform very well in maths. The National Foundation for Educational Research (NFER) carried out the research for the Department of Education. Achievement in science was found to be not as high, but […]
Dec 9 2016 | Posted in
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Grassroots football club Newry City AFC were joined by a special guest this month, as former Arsenal, Tottenham and Northern Ireland goalkeeping hero Pat Jennings made a surprise appearance to the club. He joined McDonald’s Newry Franchisee John McCollum to hand over the new stylish set of threads, donated to the team as part of […]
Dec 8 2016 | Posted in
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Stars from local comedy show ‘Give my head peace’ have teamed up with the Southern Health Trust to launch a new hospital visiting campaign. ‘Ma’, ‘Da’ and ‘Cal’ from the series feature in a short video designed to increase public understanding of hospital visiting rules and promote important safety messages on hospital wards. The ‘Respect […]
Dec 8 2016 | Posted in
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With many of us venturing online to work our way through our Christmas lists, Consumer Council research has revealed that of those who shop online only a quarter check a website is safe before entering payment or personal details. Providing timely online shopping advice Philippa McKeown-Brown, Head of Consumer Empowerment and Protection at the Consumer […]
Dec 8 2016 | Posted in
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Coughs and colds are among the most common reasons for people feeling poorly over the winter period, but these minor ailments don’t have to lead to a visit to your GP or out-of-hours services, says pharmacist Shauneen Ward. Shauneen, who features in this year’s ‘Stay Well This Winter’ campaign, is encouraging people to visit their […]
Dec 8 2016 | Posted in
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SDLP Assembly Member Justin McNulty has expressed his ‘deep concern’ at the recent spike in burglaries in the Bessbrook and Camlough areas and has called on Justice Minister Claire Sugden MLA to visit the area for herself to reassure the local community. Speaking to Newry Times, McNulty said, “In recent weeks and months we have […]
Dec 7 2016 | Posted in
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SDLP South Down MP Margaret Ritchie has used a Parliamentary Debate on the future of the fishing industry to call for reform of the law on non-EEA labour and to urge the Government to seek improved quotas for Northern Irish fishermen working in the Irish Sea Speaking to Newry Times, she said, “Each year, there […]
Dec 7 2016 | Posted in
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Slieve Gullion Area Councillor Roisin Mulgrew has said that the forthcoming “Winter Wonderland” Christmas event being hosted by the Friends of Derrymore Group is another example of the constructive work that the Group, in partnership with the National Trust and the Council was doing. The local Councillor explained, “Friends of Derrymore are hosting a Winter […]
Dec 7 2016 | Posted in
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The Public Health Agency (PHA) is reminding male travellers to and from Zika-affected areas to use condoms or barrier methods for sexual activity for six months after being in an affected area. Dr Lorraine Doherty, Assistant Director of Public Health (Health Protection) at the PHA, said, “At this time of year we see an increase […]
Dec 7 2016 | Posted in
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The Southern Health and Social Care Trust has hosted an event to help prepare patients starting dialysis. Around 130 patients with kidney disease and their families were invited to meet with the Southern Trust’s Renal Team which is based at Daisy Hill Hospital. The Renal Unit at Daisy Hill Hospital treats patients with kidney disease […]
Dec 6 2016 | Posted in
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