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ABC Council Armagh Community Constituency Council Crime Government Health Newry Newry and Armagh NMD Council South Down Upper Bann

Campaign to Reduce Violence Against Women and Girls Launched

A campaign challenging sexism and misogyny within our society to help improve safety for women and girls has been launched by Armagh City, Banbridge and Craigavon Borough Council. Working in partnership with Newry, Mourne and Down District Council, the Southern and South Eastern Health and Social Care Trust and Women’s Aid, the council are aiming […]

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Community Constituency Government Lurgan Politics Stormont Upper Bann

UUP Welcome Clarification on Issues From NIO

Speaking after a meeting with senior NIO officials earlier, Ulster Unionist Party leader, Doug Beattie MC MLA, welcomed the opportunity to seek clarification on a range of issues emanating from the Kings Speech earlier this week. “Along with a delegation from my party, I met with senior NIO officials this morning to seek clarification on […]

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Community Constituency Government Lurgan Politics Upper Bann Westminster

Carla Lockhart Swears Into Parliament After Re-election

Carla Lockhart has been re-elected as the Member of Parliament for Upper Bann and has officially been sworn in, taking an oath of allegiance to His Majesty, King Charles III and his successors, at Westminster.  In a heartfelt message to her constituents, Lockhart expressed her deep gratitude and commitment to serving the community. “What an […]

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Community Constituency Government Lurgan Upper Bann Westminster

Carla Lockhart MP Celebrates 150 Years of Seapatrick LOL 217

Carla Lockhart MP for Upper Bann recently celebrated the 150th anniversary of Seapatrick LOL 217.  Expressing her honour and delight in attending the event, Carla Lockhart conveyed her deep appreciation for the lodge’s long-standing dedication to preserving culture, heritage, and Christian faith. “What an honour to be invited to attend such a momentous occasion for Seapatrick […]

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Community Constituency Craigavon Health Upper Bann

Southern Health and Social Care Trust Urology Lookback Review Published

In July 2021 the Southern Health & Social Care Trust commenced an extensive Lookback Review Exercise into the treatment and care provided to urology patients by the now retired Consultant Urologist, Mr Aidan O’Brien. The purpose of this Lookback Review was to determine if the treatment received by individual patients was appropriate, and to an […]

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Campaigns Community Constituency Craigavon Daisy Hill Health Newry Newry and Armagh South Down Upper Bann

Southern Area Hospice Marks One Year of Its Out of Hours On-Call Nursing Service at Home

Southern Area Hospice (SAH) is marking the one-year anniversary of its Out of Hours (OOH) On-Call Nursing Service which provides end-of-life care to patients who have a cancer diagnosis, 365 days a year. Launched in July 2023, the service has supported 47 patients and their families. The service helps with symptom management for the patient […]

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Banbridge Community Constituency Crime Upper Bann

Arrest Made In relation to Banbridge Shooting

Detectives investigating a shooting in the Rathfriland Road area of Banbridge in April, have made an arrest. Detective Inspector Handley said: “Officers conducted a search at residential premises in the Dromara area of County Down on Wednesday 19th June as part of the ongoing investigation, following a man in his 40’s who was shot in the […]

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Community Constituency Craigavon Health Upper Bann

Southern Trust Doctor Honoured With MBE

One of the Southern Health and Social Care Trust’s most senior doctors has been awarded an MBE in the King’s Birthday Honours in recognition of her services to older people. Dr Patricia McCaffrey, Divisional Medical Director for Older People Services, was awarded the title of Member of the Order of the British Empire (MBE) in […]

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Campaigns Community Constituency Craigavon Daisy Hill Health Newry Newry and Armagh South Down Upper Bann

Southern Trust success at RCN Nursing Awards

A number of Southern Trust nurses have been recognised at the (RCN) Royal College of Nursing Awards. The ceremony took place on Thursday 13th June 2023 at the Culloden Hotel in Holywood. The event, which recognises and rewards excellence in the nursing profession, has been taking place since 1997. Edith Donnelly, one of our Advanced Nurse […]

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Campaigns Community Constituency Craigavon Daisy Hill Health Newry Newry and Armagh South Down Upper Bann

Trust Highest Home Birth Rate In NI

A specialist team of midwives dedicated to delivering babies at home is celebrating having the highest home birth rate in the region. The Southern Health and Social Care Trust Home Birth team have delivered a total of 104 babies in homes right across the Trust since the team was established in November 2021. Paula Murray, […]

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Community Constituency Government Infrastructure Lurgan Newry Newry and Armagh Politics Stormont Upper Bann

Concessionary Fares and Community Transport Protected In Budget Allocations

Concessionary fares, community transport funding and planned improvements to the Coleraine-Derry rail line are among the areas being protected by Infrastructure Minister John O’Dowd following consideration of the department’s budget allocation. Speaking as the Equality Impact Assessment (EQIA), which sets out the initial assessment of the impact of the budget on spending proposals for the […]

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Community Constituency Craigavon Crime Upper Bann

Man In His 20s Dies After Entering Water In Craigavon

Police can confirm a man, aged in his 20s, has died following a report of a concern for safety in Craigavon on Saturday evening, 8th June. The man entered the water in the Lake Road area shortly after 6pm and sadly, encountered difficulties. A multi-agency search operation was immediately launched involving police, Northern Ireland Fire […]