CLANRYE NEWS 
Police have charged a man to court following the search of a car and subsequent arrest in the Drumbeg area of Craigavon on Tuesday, 15th September. The 29-year-old is charged with being concerned in the supply of a Class A controlled drug, possession of a Class A controlled drug, possession of a Class A controlled […]
Two Southern Trust nurses are encouraging women to know the signs of womb cancer and seek advice if they have concerns. As part of Gynaecological Cancer Awareness Month this September, Sharon Quinn, Gynaecological Oncology Clinical Nurse Specialist, and Kelly Harrison, Gynaecological Oncology Nurse, are highlighting the importance of recognising symptoms early. Womb cancer is the […]
The Southern Trust maternity team is helping to develop the next generation of midwives by providing high-quality placement opportunities for students across Daisy Hill, Craigavon Area hospitals and community settings. Working alongside experienced colleagues and multidisciplinary teams, student midwives are gaining valuable, hands-on experience while supporting women, babies and families throughout pregnancy, birth and the […]
SDLP Justin McNulty MLA spoke in a Southern Trust Board meeting about the recently announced cuts planned for Healthcare Trusts across the North. The Trusts are expected to announce proposals on how they intend to make a total savings of up to 12% over three years. Healthcare workers’ unions are concerned that these cuts will […]
A Southern Health and Social Care Trust project to improve patient safety and better support people at risk of self-harm through ligature has been shortlisted for a national Health Service Journal (HSJ) Patient Safety Award. The Trust is the only Health and Social Care Trust in Northern Ireland to be named among this year’s finalists. […]
The Southern Trust’s Medical Education Centre team was recognised at the Northern Ireland Medical and Dental Training Agency’s (NIMDTA) 9th Annual Educational Excellence Day, which brought together doctors and dentists in training, educators, trainers and healthcare leaders from across Northern Ireland to celebrate excellence in medical and dental education. The flagship event highlighted the achievements […]
The Lord Mayor of Armagh City, Banbridge and Craigavon, Councillor Mary O’Dowd is proud to announce her two chosen charities for the year ahead: PIPS Hope and Support and Parkinson’s UK Armagh Support Group. Throughout her term, the Lord Mayor, Councillor Mary O’Dowd will lead a range of fundraising activities in support of these important […]
Armagh City, Banbridge and Craigavon Borough Council has been awarded AAA Disability Positive Accreditation by Employers for Disability NI. This award, which is the only local accreditation of its kind in NI, recognises the council as an employer that actively promotes workplace equality, diversity and inclusion. As a member of Employers for Disability NI, the […]
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 […]