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The Southern Trust (SHSCT) and the Public Health Agency (PHA) have published three new reports* on cervical screening. The reports, which are available on both organisations’ websites, provide important independent analysis of the complex issues relating to the historical delivery of the cervical screening programme in the SHSCT from 2008 to 2021. Dr Stephen Austin, […]
The Crotlieve District Electoral Area (DEA) Forum’s annual Afternoon Tea Dance proved once again to be a huge success, with a wonderful turnout for this much-loved free community event. Guests enjoyed a lively afternoon filled with delicious lunch, live music and plenty of dancing, with prizes awarded for the best fancy dress costumes that brought […]
Sinn Fein MLA Cathy Mason has slammed successive DUP Education Ministers who have consistently failed schools in Northern Ireland. Mason said: “The findings of the Public Accounts Committee’s recent report on the management of the schools’ estate are nothing short of alarming. It confirms what parents, teachers, and pupils have known for years, too many […]
Sinn Féin MLA Cathy Mason has written to the Education Minister and submitted a series of questions over his trip to Israel. The South Down MLA said: “The DUP Education Minister has chosen to visit Israel at a time when that very same state is committing genocide against the Palestinian people. Meanwhile, schools here continue […]
Over 150 delegates from across the Newry, Mourne and Down District Council Area attended the highly successful ‘NMD Recruitment & Skills Conference’ on Wednesday 8th October hosted by the Broadcaster & Journalist, Mark Simpson in the Burrendale Hotel, Newcastle. This was the second of two FREE District-wide major conferences over a 12-month period following on from […]
SDLP Opposition Health Spokesperson Colin McGrath MLA has accused the Health Minister of dithering over nurses’ pay. He challenged the Minister during health questions in the Assembly on Monday. It comes as the Royal College of Nursing (RCN) ballot members on strike action. South Down MLA Colin McGrath said: “The Finance Minister raised the hopes […]
🚀 Register Now for the NMD Recruitment and Skills Conference 2025! 📅 Wednesday 8 October 2025📍 The Burrendale Hotel, Newcastle💼 FREE full-day conference Full Programme is available 👉 https://tinyurl.com/3dy6jwhv Following last year’s hugely successful event in Newry, this year’s district-wide conference will bring together businesses, education and training providers and policymakers to tackle one of […]
The SDLP Council Group has reaffirmed its strong support for the full redevelopment of the Kilbroney pitches in Rostrevor, standing with local clubs, families, and campaigners who have fought for years for adequate sporting facilities. Speaking after Monday night’s meeting of the Active and Healthy Communities Committee, Councillor Doire Finn said: “The people of Rostrevor […]
Newry, Mourne and Down District Council has announced the completion of major refurbishment works at five play parks across the district following a £1million investment. The improvements at Conway Park in Mullaghbawn, Village Green in Belleeks, Granite View in Saval, Scrogg Road in Kilkeel and Seaview in Ardglass are part of the delivery of the […]
78 PER CENT OF SOUTHERN HSC TRUST LOSSES IN 2024/25 WERE DUE TO CLINICAL NEGLIGENCE A senior Southern HSC Trust officer has revealed that clinical negligence cases accounted for 78 per cent of overall losses in the financial year ending March 31. Presenting her annual Statement of Losses and Special Payments for the year ending […]
By Donal McMahon Unionists have raised concerns a “family friendly” festival could become politicised this weekend. The Newcastle Eats & Beats music and food celebration takes place on Saturday and Sunday – September 6 and 7 – and is expected to attract thousands of people to the town giving a boost to the local economy. […]
By Donal McMahon It’s caused a bit of a stink in Co Down but a nasty smell plaguing a harbour town could be on the verge of being neutralised amid calls for a Stormont Minister to be “transparent” over the bad odour controversy. Crotlieve councillors have demanded Rural Affairs Minister Andrew Muir attend the chamber […]
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