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Education Minister Peter Weir has welcomed the resumption of all Sure Start services. The Executive has agreed that all remaining Sure Start parental services can reopen on a face-to-face basis from 24 May. These include services attended by parents/ families such as parenting programmes, ante-natal support, outdoor physical activity and child developmental programmes.  Home based […]

In our fast track world we rarely take the time to slow down. We look for instant gratification constantly. We want everything NOW. In my opinion this has a lot to do with the digital landscape. Social Media, Smartphones, Emails and Digital Devices are all to blame. However, we all have the power to control […]

Huge thanks to the Southern Trust’s District Nursing Team who in addition to their usual workload, have been working hard to give housebound patients their Covid-19 vaccinations. Since the housebound vaccination programme began on 30th January – the team have administered over 3,000 vaccinations.  There are 59 District Nursing Sisters working across seven Integrated Care Teams […]

The Southern Trust Virtual Visiting Service, which connects patients with their loved ones, has celebrated making their 5000th call. This new initiative to the Trust was rolled out in July 2020 to help patients and families stay connected despite restricted visiting arrangements due to the Coronavirus pandemic. Neal Morgan (Renal Consultant and Co Virtual Visiting […]

There was plenty of laughter and fun at the official opening of the newly refurbished Glenanne Play Park last week! A total of £75,000 was invested into the renewal of this play area following a period of consultation with the local community. Catering for children and young people up to the age of 14, this […]

Lurgan had great cause for celebration this week with the official opening of the brand new play park within Lurgan Park – and Lord Mayor of Armagh City, Banbridge and Craigavon, Councillor Kevin Savage was on hand to cut the ribbon! With an investment of £250,000, this park is council’s most inclusive park to date […]

Taghnevan is now the proud owner of a fantastic refurbished Play Park, which was officially opened recently by the Lord Mayor of Armagh City, Banbridge and Craigavon, Councillor Kevin Savage – and local children are loving the new equipment! With an investment of £75,000, the new park provides so many wonderful play opportunities to all […]

Health Minister Robin Swann has said a “huge collective effort” has brought Northern Ireland to the point where COVID-19 restrictions can be significantly eased. And he has called for that commitment to be maintained to ensure infections do not start surging again. The Minister said: “While necessary, COVID-19 restrictions have undoubtedly taken a massive toll on […]

Communities Minister Deirdre Hargey has launched the 2021/22 Access and Inclusion Programme at the Armagh County Museum. The programme provides capital grant funding through local councils and the NI Museums Council, aimed at promoting a more inclusive society by enabling disabled people to participate more fully in arts, cultural and active recreation activities. The Department […]

Education Minister Peter Weir has welcomed the Executive’s agreement to allocate over £51m to deal with Covid-19 pressures along with confirmation that full resumption of all Sure Start services will recommence from 24 May. The Executive will provide £32.7m to cover a range of areas including support for Special Educational Needs services, support for outdoor […]

SDLP Assembly Member for Newry and Armagh Justin McNulty MLA has said that Agriculture Minister Edwin Poots’ plans to water down critical climate crisis legislation should be opposed by all parties.  Mr McNulty said that the DUP Leader was fooling no one with claims that a cross-party bill threatens farming businesses while Brexiteers continue plans […]

Slieve Gullion area Sinn Féin Councillor Aoife Finnegan has said that the completion of phase one of the Walking Track by Culloville GAA Club was welcome news. The local Councillor said, “Huge congratulations to Culloville Blues and the whole community for coming together to complete phase one of their walking track. It has taken hard […]