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Sinn Féin MLA Conor Murphy has said the British government must do more to fully support public sector workers and services. Speaking after today’s Autumn Statement from the British government, the party’s economy spokesperson said: “Once again, the Tories have continued with their cruel agenda of austerity with more real term cuts to funding for […]
Pocket Box, the vehicle and driver management software specialist, was a winner at the Northern Ireland Road Safety Awards. The company received the business category for the development of innovative fleet technology applications that are helping vehicle operators to improve road safety, protect drivers and enhance compliance. “Our cloud-based software is focused on optimising road safety […]
By Donal McMahon Potential solutions to lifeguard failures in Newry, Mourne and Down leisure centres have been kept away from the public eye. The local authority this week, provided a detailed report to councillors on the difficulties of attracting new lifeguards due to the “combined effect of the cost of living crisis and the draw […]
Despite the festivities at this time of year many people will feel isolated and alone on ChristmasDay and although everyones circumstances are different, we at Bite n Banter believe that it is possibleto make a difference, however small, to help alleviate the ever growing problem of lonelinessin today’s society.With this objective in mind the ninth […]
Following a tense week of competitions, Southern Regional College has been named as the best performing College in the UK for the second consecutive year at the WorldSkills UK competition. The College topped the leaderboard in both points awarded and for the highest number of medals won. SRC students competed across multiple venues in the […]
Sinn Féin councillor Cathal King has encouraged people across Newry and Armagh to attend local rallies ahead of the International day of solidarity with Palestine, next Wednesday, the 29th November. The Newry City councillor said: “Next Wednesday, 29th November, there will be rallies across Ireland to mark the international day of solidarity with Palestine. “At […]
Sinn Féin MP Chris Hazzard has welcomed the comments of the Taoiseach Leo Varadkar in the Dáil today, who said the Irish government is to make a decision in the coming weeks as to whether the Irish government supports an existing case or takes its own Inter-State case in respect of the British government’s Legacy […]
A nurse in the Southern Trust has won a UK award for improving the sleep of adults with learning disabilities. Julie Ann Colvin, Nurse Development Lead in Learning Disability, had her submission selected from over 920 entries in the Learning Disability Nursing category of the RCN Nursing Awards 2023. Julie Anne had secured funding through […]
Two nurses attended a fabulous reception, hosted by His Majesty the King, to recognise the contribution they have made towards providing healthcare in the Southern Health and Social Care Trust. Annabelle Dalangin and Bincy Jose were among 400 internationally-educated nurses who attended the event at Buckingham Palace which paid tribute to the UK’s international nursing […]
The Ireland Palestine Solidarity Campaign encouraging supporters to join rallies in Newry and Crossmaglen to be held on the 29th of November at 6pm. These rallies will coincide with the the long practiced International Day of Solidarity for Palestine which occurs on November 29th annually. The Newry Rally will be held by Dunnes Car Park, […]
Detectives are appealing for information following a report of burglary at residential premises at the Woodlands area of Newry. Detective Sergeant Lewis said: “Sometime between 1pm on Saturday 18th November and 5pm on Sunday 19th November, it was reported that entry was gained into a house in the area. It was reported that a quantity of jewellery […]
“The Southern Trust can confirm that the first clinic will start this evening (Friday 17 November) to undertake repeat smear tests for women included in the Cervical screening services review. Women being offered a repeat smear test are those whose previous slide is unavailable either because their previous smear may have taken place more than […]
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