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Community Newry

Newry, Mourne and Down Season of Classes in Newry Town Hall

A short season of classes and workshops has been organised as part of a gradual re-opening of activities at Newry Town Hall. Tai Chi will be delivered by Petesy Burns who has tutored many in the art of Tai Chi, most recently delivering successful outdoor classes. Tai Chi is a gentle flowing exercise which promotes […]

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Armagh Banbridge Business Lurgan Portadown

Café Culture Alive in City and Town Centres

A new café culture has emerged in Armagh City, Banbridge and Craigavon Borough’s city, towns and villages, thanks to the innovation of the region’s hospitality businesses. Local cafés, restaurants, pubs and retail outlets used creative solutions to keep customers safe during the pandemic, which had the positive side effect of boosting the café culture across […]

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Agriculture Crime Politics

UUP Calls For Immediate Action to Crackdown on Illegal Transportation of Puppies

The Ulster Unionist Party’s Agriculture Spokesperson, Rosemary Barton MLA, has called for the authorities in both Northern Ireland and the Republic to crack down on the illegal trade of puppies which are transported from the Republic of Ireland for sale in Great Britain via Northern Ireland.   Rosemary Barton MLA said: “Following the airing of […]

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Newry Politics

Sinn Féin President Mary Lou McDonald Officially Opens New Newry Office

Sinn Féin President Mary Lou McDonald TD has officially opened the new office of Sinn Féin representatives Liz Kimmins MLA and Mickey Brady MP.  Speaking at the official opening, the Sinn Féin President said; “I’m delighted to officially open Liz and Mickey’s new office, right here in the heart of Newry. This office is already […]

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Crime

Police Appeal Following Newry Arson Incident

Detectives are appealing for information following the report of an arson incident in Newry on Tuesday, October 26th. Detective Sergeant McCarragher said: “Just after 9.30pm, police received a report that a window had been broken and fireworks subsequently thrown inside a property in the Clanrye Avenue area. “Police attended, along with colleagues in the Northern […]

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Health

Paediatric Red Flags Raised

Health Minister Robin Swann provides an update on the child health waiting lists following publication of a report by the Commissioner for Children and Young People (NICCY). Health Minister Robin Swann said: “I welcome the review of Child Health Waiting Lists in Northern Ireland carried out by the Commissioner for Children and Young People.  Waiting times […]

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Community Health

HSC NI Adoption and Adoption UK celebrate Adoptive Families

HSC NI Adoption and Adoption UK are celebrating the diversity of adoptive families as they launch Northern Ireland Adoption Week’s ‘Adoption Changes Lives’ campaign (18-24 October).   HSC NI Adoption is the largest adoption agency in Northern Ireland. Adoptive families are made up of couples and single people with or without birth children and include […]

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Community

Have a Safe Half Term, Not a Horrifying one!

With the half term holidays nearly upon us, NI Water would like to take this opportunity of reminding parents and young people about the dangers of playing near treatment works, reservoirs and construction sites. Cathy Uprichard, Safety, Health, and Environment Manager at NI Water, explains: “Understandably, natural curiosity will draw children and young people towards some of […]

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Crime Politics

Journalists Face Threats and Death – Workers Party

In recent weeks a number of vigils have taken place to remember the journalist and investigative reporter, Martin O’Hagan, and to protest at the failure to secure prosecutions following his murder in 2001. Journalist, Lyra McKee, was shot dead while observing rioting in April 2019. Veronica Guerin, a crime reporter, was shot dead in June […]

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Health

Health Minister Congratulates Nursing and Midwifery ‘Leaders of the Future’

Health Minister Robin Swann has said nurses and midwives have a massive opportunity to influence and contribute to the successful Transformation of Health and Social Care Services. He was speaking at a presentation ceremony for 30 young nurses and midwives graduating from Northern Ireland’s Nightingale Challenge Global Leadership Development Programme (GLDP). The GLDP is a […]

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Agriculture Community

£500,000 Living Places and Spaces Grant Fund Launched

Infrastructure Minister Nichola Mallon is to create a Living Places and Spaces grant scheme, using her Blue Green Infrastructure fund. Grants between £1,000 and £10,000, will be available to voluntary and community groups, clubs and associations and schools from the Living Places and Spaces Fund of £500,000 to create sustainable, safe and green environments in […]

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Health

Health Minister Announces Vital Package of Support for GPs

The Health Minister Robin Swann has announced that the Department of Health is making up to £5.5m available to support general practice in Northern Ireland over the challenging winter period. £3.8m has been committed to support additional patient care through the winter and up to £1.7m is being made available to further improve telephony infrastructure […]