
What’s on your music playlist is as important as your physique when it comes to impressing a lover, according to research released today. The Science behind the Song study – carried out by leading neuroscientist Dr Daniel Müllensiefen, from the prestigious Goldsmiths, London University – confirms that we are just as likely to be turned […]

Sinn Féin MLA Caitriona Ruane has said that NI Tourist Board must do more to promote the Mournes and surrounding district in order to increase the tourist industry in the region. Speaking to Newry Times, Ruane said, ‘Myself and fellow MLA Chris Hazzard held a meeting with the NITB in order to look at ways […]
Oct 24 2012 | Posted in
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Northern Ireland Fire & Rescue Service (NIFRS) has issued a timely reminder for everyone to test their smoke alarms when they are turning back their clocks on Saturday night (27th October) and to test them weekly to help protect themselves and their family from the dangers of fire. Turning back the clocks is an essential […]
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South Down MLA Chris Hazzard has welcomed the meeting this week in which Sinn Féin President and Louth TD Gerry Adams brought a delegation of Farmers from the Irish Farmers Association to a meeting with Agriculture Minister Michelle O’Neill in Stormont. Hazzard said: “I welcome the meeting between a delegation from the Irish Farmers Association, […]
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SDLP finance spokesperson Dominic Bradley has warned that there should be no further delay in revaluating the rateable value of non-domestic properties in Northern Ireland. Bradley was speaking as it was revealed that the UK Collation Government plan to postpone its revaluation exercise until 2017. Speaking to Newry Times, Bradley said: “Many of our businesses […]
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Newry’s new Nisa Extra, Fiveways has gained national recognition at the 14th annual Neighbourhood Retailer Awards in Belfast last Friday. The country’s most prestigious awards ceremony for the grocery retailing industry and backed by Neighbourhood Retailer magazine, the NR Awards were attended by more than 400 industry professionals who saw NI’s leading retailers pick up […]
Oct 23 2012 | Posted in
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Police in Hilltown are appealing for information following the theft of a trailer from Shanlieve Court. Some time between 11.30am and 2.30pm on Friday, 19th October, a turquoise blue, twin axle, four wheel trailer was taken from in front of a garage at a house in Shanlieve Court. Police are appealing to anyone who witnessed the […]
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Newry Chamber Music is thrilled to present flautist Elena Durán, one of the greatest stars of classical music in their November Concert entitled “Mexico of My Heart”. The concert will take place in the Sean Hollywood Arts Centre on Monday November 5th at 8pm. Elena will be accompanied on stage by the esteemed concert pianist […]

Councillor Michael Carr has commented on the news that the Warrenpoint Marina failed to receive funding at the final stage of the Tourism Theme of INTERREG IVA. Speaking to Newry Times he said; “To say I was disappointed would be a massive understatement. The marina at Warrenpoint was exactly the catalyst we needed to revitalise […]
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SDLP education spokesperson Seán Rogers has said the inaction within the Education Department and the two major parties at the Executive is creating a huge block to students attempting to access university courses in the south. The South Down MLA, speaking ahead of a debate on cross-border education in the Assembly this week, added that […]
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