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Armagh Banbridge Community Health Lurgan Newry Portadown South Armagh

Kelly: Public Frustrated at Lack of Progress Over New Craigavon Area Hospital

SDLP Upper Bann MLA Dolores Kelly has said local people are frustrated at the lack of progress on a new hospital in the area. Then Sinn Féin Health Minister Michelle O’Neill received a business plan for a new hospital at the site of Craigavon Area Hospital in 2016.  Mrs Kelly has written to Health Minister […]

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Community Health

Young People to Benefit From New Support Group From AWARE

A NEW mental health support group for young people is starting next month. Aware, a local mental health charity is hoping the new support group for 18-30-year olds, which starts on December 8, will create a safe place for people to discuss their mental health issues. Joy Robinson, a community outreach worker for the South […]

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Community Crime South Armagh

No Cold Calling Scheme Launched

Slieve Gullion Neighbourhood Policing Team has been working alongside Newry, Mourne and Down Age Friendly to help Fold residents show doorstep criminals the door, through a ‘No Cold Calling’ scheme. Using the ‘No Cold Calling Zone…no uninvited traders’ window stickers, developed in association with Trading Standards, cold callers can be warned away and a contact […]

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Community South Armagh

Young Camlough Singer Launches Christmas CD To Thank Mandeville Cancer Unit

Young Camlough Singer Launches Christmas CD To Thank Mandeville Cancer Unit To Thank It For The ‘Gift Of Hope”. ‘I recall my father regularly travelling to the Mandeville Unit for his chemotherapy, or his ‘dose of jungle juice’ as I described it’ Talented 13 year old Conor Sands has recorded a Christmas CD as a […]

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Community Lurgan

Upper Bann Improved Rail links will bring Jobs & Prosperity

Sinn Féin MLA John O’Dowd has welcomed the announcement of a public consultation on the future of railways across the island of Ireland, which is the subject of the recently published All-Island Strategic Rail Review. The Upper Bann representative said: “I am pleased that members of the public have been asked to put forward their […]

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Armagh Banbridge Community Health Lurgan Newry Portadown South Armagh South Down

Ann’s Homecare Increases Domiciliary Care Pay

Independent domiciliary care company Ann’s Homecare has now increased its pay from £10.30 p/h to £13p/h following the £23 million investment from the Department of Health and a recent meeting with the Health Minister Robin Swann. Speaking on their social media Ann’s Homecare said: “Following the announcement of our new rates (£10.30 – £13) and […]

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Community South Armagh

Free Park Pass for Residents a Welcome Solution- O’Muirí

Sinn Féin Group leader and  Councillor for the Slieve Gullion area has welcomed the decision to give residents of the district a free entry pass to the Forest Parks, including Slieve Gullion, while extending a small levy to visitors from outside the district. Commenting after a meeting of the Strategic Finance Working Group this evening […]

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Community Sport

Council Launches ‘Be Active for Life’ Fitness Classes Across the District

Newry, Mourne and Down District Council has now launched a new ‘Be Active for Life’ class activity programme in leisure centres across the district. Building on the success of the Council’s ‘Get Active this Summer’ sports activity programme, the new ‘Be Active for Life’ programme offers a wide selection of exercise classes ranging from walking […]

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Community

Police Officers and Staff Sign White Ribbon Pledge

Today (Thursday 25 November) is White Ribbon Day, which kick-starts an international campaign – 16 days of action to end violence against women and girls (VAWG). The Police Service of Northern Ireland is showing its support for the campaign which runs until Thursday 10 December. Over the next 16 days the Police Service of Northern […]

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Armagh Community

It’s time to have your say on UK City of Culture 2025!

The bid team for Armagh City and borough’s UK City of Culture 2025 want everyone to get involved in shaping the final entry for the competition by taking part in local workshops in person or on-line – to have your say! This is a really exciting opportunity for the City and borough, and the next […]

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Armagh Banbridge Community Lurgan Portadown Sport

Final Call for Sports Bursary Applications

Armagh, Banbridge and Craigavon Sports Forum in association with Armagh City, Banbridge and Craigavon Borough Council wish to remind athletes that completed applications for the Sports Bursary Scheme will close on Wednesday 1st December at 5pm. The Sports Forum have created the Sports Bursaries to support and facilitate the development of aspiring performers who reside […]

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Community South Down

Council Launches Virtual Reality Digital Experience of Ballykinlar History Hut

Newry, Mourne and Down District Council has formally launched a new Virtual Reality 4K model experience of the Ballykinlar History Hut which is currently located at Down County Museum.  The model of the hut was developed by the Centre for Data Digitation and Analysis (CDDA) at Queen’s University Belfast and will showcase historical research, key […]