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Armagh City, Banbridge and Craigavon Borough Council has been named ‘Best Project’ winner at the prestigious RTPI (Royal Town Planning Institute) Northern Ireland Awards for Planning Excellence 2026, in recognition of the St Ronan’s College, Lurgan Project. The award, announced at last week’s RTPI Welcome Celebration Event at Ulster University Belfast, recognises the council’s key […]
A patient has shared his experience of taking part in clinical research with the Southern Health and Social Care Trust, encouraging others to consider it if given the opportunity. William Adams, 44, took part in a clinical trial after suffering a heart attack in 2017, during which he had a stent inserted. He was later […]
Councillor Mary O’Dowd has been formally installed as the new Lord Mayor of Armagh City, Banbridge and Craigavon Borough Council following its Annual Meeting on Monday 1 June 2026. Elected to represent the Lurgan District Electoral Area in May 2023, Councillor O’Dowd described her appointment as “an incredible honour” and thanked her Sinn Féin colleagues […]
The Southern Trust is hosting a special service of remembrance and thanksgiving for parents and families who have been bereaved through pregnancy loss or the death of a baby, child or young person in Craigavon Area Hospital or the wider community. The service will take place on Sunday 31 May at 3.00pm in Seagoe Parish […]
Applications are open for the Arts Council of Northern Ireland’s National Lottery Project Funding programme. Grants of £10,001 – £75,000 are available for one-year arts projects which contribute to the growth of arts in the community for new and existing audiences, and which reflect the diversity of Northern Ireland’s society and culture. The deadline for […]
Health Minister Mike Nesbitt has visited Craigavon Area Hospital to see first-hand the work of frontline teams delivering vital services across the Trust. During the visit, Mr Nesbitt met with staff across a number of key areas, including Trauma and Orthopaedics, the Maternity Unit and the Healthcare Science team. The Minister was welcomed by Trust […]
A huge thank you to everyone who joined us today (Thursday 02 April) for the Lord Mayor’s cracking Easter Trail and Fun Day! Hosted by the Lord Mayor of Armagh City, Banbridge and Craigavon, Alderman Stephen Moutray, the fun-filled event saw Tannaghmore Gardens buzzing with little ones enjoying the Easter egg trail, bouncy castle, face […]
The Southern Health and Social Care Trust has been recognised as a leading example in Europe for its high-quality Family Nurse Partnership (FNP) programme. Recently, the Trust welcomed a delegation of nurses and government officials from Latvia to observe and understand how it supports first-time mums aged 19 and under, from early pregnancy until their […]
The Southern Health and Social Care Trust is the first Trust in Northern Ireland to be awarded a Business and Biodiversity Charter. Business in the Community in partnership with Ulster Wildlife, delivers the Charter as a framework to help organisations to engage with biodiversity. Biodiversity is the variety of life on earth, including animals, plants, […]
The Southern Trust is introducing an innovative new programme to support the development of medical staff and improve service stability. Shaped by young doctors, the new multi-year rotational programme, offers a development pathway for locally employed doctors who are not in a formal national training programme. It includes structured pathways, supervision, support and opportunities to […]
The Southern Health and Social Care Trust’s Trauma and Orthopaedic service has received national recognition for commitment to patient safety, for the fifth consecutive year. Also, for the first time, the team has been awarded with gold accreditation as a National Joint Registry (NRJ) Quality Data Provider for the high-quality information they provide about joint […]
From start to finish, the Lord Mayor’s charity spinathon was on a roll, helping raise a fantastic £1,400 for Epilepsy Action NI. Taking place on Friday 12 December at South Lake Leisure Centre, the high-energy event saw participants pedal throughout the day in 30-minute slots, helping turn fitness into funds! Thanks to the generosity of those […]
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