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Trust launches programme for adults with learning disabilities

The Southern Health and Social Care Trust has recently launched ‘FIT 4 U 2’, a new programme for adults with learning disabilities. Fit 4 U 2 builds on the success of the current ‘Fit 4 U’ Programme, which engages adults with physical and/or sensory disabilities. In recent weeks people with learning disabilities have been participating […]

Data Scientist Academy launched

Economy Minister Simon Hamilton has launched the first Data Scientist Academy in conjunction with eight locally based companies. The programme will focus on the core skills essential to secure a graduate role in a Data Analytics team. It will provide the graduates with the skills and experience required to take up new opportunities within the […]

Significant boost for Roads Maintenance Budget in Newry & Mourne

Infrastructure Minister Chris Hazzard MLA has announced that the 2016/2017 budget for roads maintenance in Newry, Mourne & Down District Council area will more than double from the 2015 allocation. Speaking to Newry Times, the Infrastructure Minister said, “I am delighted to announce that the budgets for 2016/2017 road maintenance works have been agreed and […]

New defibrillator unveiled in South Armagh

South Armagh MLA Megan Fearon has congratulated Culloville Community Association for donating a defibrillator to the local community. Speaking at the launch of the vital life saving equipment, which is located on the outside of the Community Centre, Fearon said the association had done tremendous work. “Having a defibrillator close at hand can be the […]

Prevent or manage diabetes with physical activity

Diabetes Week runs from 12th – 18th June and the Public Health Agency (PHA) is highlighting the importance of physical activity in both the prevention and management of diabetes. There are two main types of diabetes – type 1 and type 2. Type 1 diabetes, which cannot be prevented, develops when the insulin-producing cells have […]

‘Extra funding welcome but reform is long-term priority’ – O’Neill

Health Minister Michelle O’Neill has welcomed an extra £72million for health and social care services but said she remains focused on long-term reform. The Minister was speaking after additional funding had been allocated to the Health and Social Care Service in June Monitoring, a process which deals with in-year budget reallocations. The Minister said, “At […]

Excitement builds for Open Air Cinema Nights at Slieve Gullion

IMPORTANT UPDATE: The show tonight (Friday 24th June 2016) has been postponed due to health and safety reasons because of forecasted weather conditions. This has been rescheduled to 8th July 2016 and all purchased tickets for tonight’s show will be valid to use on 8th July. “Hey you guuuuys!” Excitement is building in Newry & […]

Local MLA calls for action on drug abuse

SDLP South Down MLA Colin McGrath has called on the new Executive to prioritise a cross-cutting strategy to tackle the scourge of drug dealing and drug abuse in communities across the North. McGrath, a qualified youth worker, used his maiden speech in the Assembly to challenge the government to tackle an issue which has blighted […]

Bonfires spark safety warning

Northern Ireland Electricity Networks (NIE Networks) has issued a strong safety warning to communities to keep bonfires a safe distance from overhead lines and substations. The NIE Networks spokesperson said, “In recent years, bonfires have been erected under or close to high voltage electricity lines. “This is a very dangerous practice as the smoke and […]

Open Data competition launched

The Finance, Economy and Education Ministers have launched an Open Data competition aimed at supporting local schools. The competition, which is jointly funded by the Department of Finance and the Department for the Economy on behalf of the Northern Ireland Digital Catapult, is themed ‘Using Open Data for Education’. Announcing the competition, Finance Minister Máirtín […]







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