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Shannon’s Boutique has become one of the biggest rising fashion brands in the business. Situated on Francis Street in Newry’s retail quarter overlooking the Buttercrane Shopping Centre. The fashion outlet has never been busier. Founded and owned by Shannon Bennett, Newry’s very own fashion guru. Forget Coco Chanel, Versace or Stella McCartney there is a […]
The Southern Health and Social Care Trust has confirmed its urgent care out of hours service will operate from only two bases across the Trust from this Friday (July 30). The change will see the service centralise base appointments to two locations, Daisy Hill Hospital and Craigavon Area Hospital. It is understood there has been […]
The respiratory and sleep investigations departments at both Daisy Hill and Craigavon Area hospitals have both now reopened following major renovations. The respiratory and sleep team diagnoses both adults and children for a range of conditions like lung cancer, COPD, asthma, sleep apnoea and post-Covid-19 symptoms. A £210,000 investment has helped to improve ventilation, create […]
The Southern Trust has come under fire after it was revealed that domiciliary staff have gone underpaid. After staff across the Southern Trust area contacted Clanrye News and Sport we contacted the Trust for a response. A spokesperson for the Southern Trust said: “The Southern Trust is aware of a regional payroll issue affecting a […]
Communities Minister Deirdre Hargey has urged the Westminster government to retain the £20 uplift to Universal Credit and Working Tax Credits. In a letter to Thérèse Coffey MP, Secretary of State Department for Work and Pensions, Minister Hargey also expressed her disappointment that the additional support is being removed, particularly in the wake of the […]
Armagh City, Banbridge and Craigavon Borough (ABC) Council launch new age friendly survey as it works with the Public Health Agency to create an ‘Age Friendly’ borough – where older people can live full, active, valued and healthy lives. Targeting over 50s that live in the borough, the questionnaire seeks to find out the positives […]
Craigavon Area Hospital Catering Team are finalists in the prestigious Public Sector Catering Awards 2021. They have been shortlisted in the ‘Team of the Year’ category for their outstanding commitment and contribution in response to the Covid-19 pandemic. The team provides a range of hot food, snacks and drinks for both patients and staff throughout […]
Individuals who are exploring the idea of creating their own business in the Newry, Mourne and Down District Council area can now access ‘Rebel on Demand’ which is a new free online business bitesize support service. The online service was developed following an agreement by all 11 local authorities in NI to assist people who […]
Health Minister Robin Swann has praised the work of a specialist team of nurses and doctors in their efforts to eliminate Hepatitis C in Northern Ireland. To mark World Hepatitis Day, the Minister met staff from the Belfast Health Inclusion Service and the Royal Victoria Hospital Hepatology team. They run vital outreach services for those […]
Rapid COVID-19 Testing for those without symptoms (asymptomatic cases) will play a key role in helping us tackle the pandemic, Health Minister Robin Swann has said. The Minister was speaking during a visit to the EH Allingham Construction site on the Crumlin Road, Belfast, one of the employer-led Assisted Testing Sites in operation in NI. […]
An ambitious new public service recruitment and development programme, aimed at getting high achieving young people and experienced professionals to tackle society’s most intractable problems, has been launched by the SDLP. The Make Change Programme, the first of its kind in these islands, is designed to get high-achieving graduates, experienced professionals and ambitious school leavers into […]
Communities Minister Deirdre Hargey has welcomed the Executive’s announcement that theatres and indoor concert settings can reopen to audiences. Speaking after today’s Executive meeting Minister Hargey said: “I welcome today’s news that these venues can now safely reopen. I expect all venue promoters to have safety measures in place to ensure that staff and audiences are […]
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