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Archive for: April, 2013

‘Face of Buttercrane’ Top three revealed

The Buttercrane Centre’s style team has been kept busy over the last couple of weekends sourcing this year’s finalists for its ‘Face of Buttercrane’ competition. Talent spotter Pauline O’Malley has been ably assisted by Buttercrane’s Personal Stylist Amanda Rafferty in organising the competition as well as Buttercrane’s fashion shows which run as part of Newry […]

Sinn Féin fight for Crossmaglen Benefits Office

Assembly member Megan Fearon and councillor Terry Hearty insisted they are keeping pressure on the Social Development Minister Nelson McCausland in relation to his decision to close Crossmaglen Benefits Office. During the past two weeks councillor Hearty received a petition which had been signed by hundreds of concerned residents of south Armagh.He passed the petition […]

Police reissue appeal for information into cyclist death

Police in Newry have reissued their appeal for information following a fatal road traffic collision on the Old Warrenpoint Road, Newry, on the morning of Wednesday 6th March. 27 year old man Jaroslaw Lewandowski from the Newry area, died as a result of the collision. The collision between a white Citroen van and trailer and […]

Get set for new-look Oxfam Trailtrekker this summer

Teams from Newry and South Down are now signing up for the new-look Oxfam Trailtrekker event which takes place on Saturday June 15th. Along with the introduction of a 25km route alongside the popular 50km option, the event has a lower fundraising threshold, a summer date and welcomes teams of between three and six members. […]

Ritchie raises Cancer Services with Minister

SDLP MP for South Down Margaret Ritchie has asked the UK government to ensure that they share best practice for cancer awareness and diagnosis with practitioners in Northern Ireland. Speaking following Health questions in the House of Commons Ritchie stated, “Raising awareness, the analysis of biopsies and early diagnoses are critical in reducing cancer rates […]

‘Parades Commission Newry decision sensible’ – Brady

Newry and Armagh MLA Mickey Brady has described as ‘sensible’  the decision by the Parades Commission not to allow the Loyal Sons of Benagh to parade through Newry City Centre on Friday 19th April. “This parade, while traditionally passing off peacefully, has spelled widespread disruption for residents and businesses alike’, Brady said. “While I welcome […]

Suffering from depression? Don’t be afraid to talk about it. Help is available.

With an increase of 3.1% of adults diagnosed with depression in the last five years, it is important that people are able to recognise signs of depression and know where to go for help and support. Aware Defeat Depression are the only charity in Northern Ireland working exclusively for people with depression and they are […]

What is your body telling you?

By Julie Cunningham All too often our bodies are telling us something.  The chain of events is predictable – 1) Ignore it – it’ll go away 2) Hear the whispers of the ‘inner voice’ but push them to one side and carry on as normal….and catch a cold 3) Hear a louder ‘inner voice’ and […]

A night of Orange with Heroes and Legends

Join us for a night of mayhem and craic pre Armagh V Cavan in the Ulster Championship with the key panellists of the legends from the Armagh 1977 All Ireland finalists and the heroes from the 2002 All Ireland Championship winning team on Thursday 16th May 26th throw in 7.30 pm Canal Court Hotel Newry […]

Brady attends Derrybeg Welfare Briefing

Newry Assembly Member Mickey Brady has commended Derrybeg Community Association on their hosting of a briefing session on changes to welfare benefits. Speaking to Newry Times following his participation at the event which took place on Friday 12th April Brady said, “I was happy to see a good attendance at this meeting as the changes […]







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