
With colder weather forecast for the next few days, the Public Health Agency (PHA) is advising everyone to look after themselves and their neighbours during the cold snap. While a frosty morning can be attractive to look at, for some the onset of the cold weather can bring many hazards. Vulnerable and older people can […]
Jan 15 2016 | Posted in
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Aaron Shanahan has been released from his contract with Warrenpoint Town Football Club with immediate effect. Aaron came in at the end of August 2015 following the injury of first choice goalkeeper Johnny Parr. Johnny is now back to full fitness. A club official thanked Aaron for his efforts. “We would like to thank Aaron […]
Jan 15 2016 | Posted in
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Employment and Learning Minister Dr Stephen Farry today announced the opportunity for refugees in Northern Ireland to undertake English classes in further education colleges, free of charge. This brings arrangements for refugees into line with those already in place for asylum seekers and those granted humanitarian protection. The policy does not apply to economic migrants. […]
Jan 15 2016 | Posted in
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Galvia Event Management are giving Daniel O’Donnell fans a chance to see Daniel in his ‘Welcome Back’ concert at the INEC, Killarney on Tuesday 9th August 2016, with an all inclusive travel package from Banbridge. The trip includes coach travel from Banbridge, with pick-ups in Newry and Dundalk, two nights in a 4* hotel, dinner […]

Volunteers from across Newry and Mourne were recently presented with certificates in recognition of their Community Health Champions OCN Level 2 Award. Community Health Champions are people who, with training and support, voluntarily bring their ability to relate to people and their own life experience to transform health and well-being in their communities. Empowering communities […]
Jan 14 2016 | Posted in
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Perhaps when making your new year’s resolutions, you’ve given some thought to making a change of job or career, but adverse weather at this time of year might be putting you off visiting the Department for Employment and Learning’s (DEL) Careers Service for advice. This year, for the first time, you can avoid the elements […]

Sinn Féin councillor Terry Hearty has called on Roads Service to use the additional funding it has been given to take on extra staff and form a team dedicated to repairing and maintaining rural roads. “I’ve been in contact with Roads Service in regards to the state of rural roads in South Armagh following the […]
Jan 14 2016 | Posted in
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SDLP South Down MP Margaret Ritchie has called for the British Government to upgrade the Universal Service Obligation for Broadband to ensure that every household and business in Northern Ireland has a right to effective Broadband, particularly those in rural areas. Ritchie secured a Westminster debate on the issue and has called for action to […]
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Crime against older people in Northern Ireland could be reduced significantly by empowering older people to make use of simple crime prevention advice, according to a leading older people’s charity. Age Sector Platform, the charity responsible for the Northern Ireland Pensioners Parliament, has begun a series of ‘Feel Safe’ workshops for older people – providing […]

With 60% of adults in Northern Ireland either overweight or obese, the Public Health Agency (PHA) is encouraging people to spot the signs that they may be inching towards bad health. Measuring up is a quick and easy way to check, and as part of National Obesity Awareness Week (11th – 17th January) experts are […]
Jan 14 2016 | Posted in
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