
The Public Health Agency (PHA) has launched phase two of its childhood flu vaccination programme which will see immunisation being offered to pre-school children aged two years and over, and all primary school children. This will help protect against the disease and reduce spread. In the Southern Trust, nursing staff will deliver the flu vaccine […]
Sep 19 2014 | Posted in
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Come and discover some of the funky fungi at Silent Valley on Sunday 21 September for a nature trail with a difference – exploring some of the native fungi in the beautiful Mountain Park in the company of experts from the Northern Ireland Fungus Group. For anyone with an interest in exploring the flora and […]

A new grants scheme aimed at helping volunteers to take practical action to improve their local environment and support the growth of civic pride in Newry and Mourne is being launched by environmental charity Keep Northern Ireland Beautiful in association with Newry and Mourne District Council. Keep Northern Ireland Beautiful and Newry and Mourne District […]

SDLP education spokesperson Sean Rogers has said it is unacceptable that over half of children from poorer backgrounds are leaving full-time education without attaining five good GCSE grades. The South Down MLA was speaking after the Department of Education admitted a Programme for Government target to have 49 per cent of children from poorer families […]
Sep 19 2014 | Posted in
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Newry & Armagh MP Conor Murphy has offered his best wishes to the Archbishop Eamon Martin on his succession as Primate of all-Ireland following the resignation of Cardinal Sean Brady. The Sinn Féin MP said, “Archbishop Eamon Martin is recogonised as a progressive thinker and a man who has demonstrated an ability to connect with […]
Sep 19 2014 | Posted in
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Sinn Féin MP MLA Chris Hazzard has urged people across the north to take part in a ‘Day of Action’ against Tory welfare cuts on Saturday September 20th. Speaking to Newry Times, Hazzard said, “There is a growing realisation that Tory-led welfare cuts would have a devastating impact on all communities here. “This cuts agenda, […]
Sep 19 2014 | Posted in
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Police in Newry are appealing for information following a burglary in The Demesne area. Some time between Tuesday, 26th August and Friday, 5th September, entry was forced to a house. Constable Giles Magee, Newry Response, said, “A thief, or thieves, gained entry to this house and went through a number of rooms. “A blue Renault […]
Sep 18 2014 | Posted in
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As thousands of students across Northern Ireland start the new term at college or university, the Public Health Agency (PHA) is using the opportunity to raise awareness of student mental health. To coincide with local Freshers’ Weeks this month, the agency is launching its revamped booklet ‘Mind Your Head: A student guide to mental health’. […]
Sep 18 2014 | Posted in
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SDLP South Down MLA Karen McKevitt has congratulated the Down Camogie team on becoming All-Ireland Premier Junior Camogie champions. Speaking to Newry Times, McKevitt said, “I’m delighted to be able to offer my warm congratulations to the Down camogie team on a stunning display at Croke Park today that saw them crowned All-Ireland premier junior […]
Sep 18 2014 | Posted in
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SDLP Newry councillor Kevin McAteer has welcomed moves from Newry, Mourne and Down super council to engage with ratepayers in both English and Irish, where appropriate. Speaking to Newry Times, McAteer said, “As a proud nationalist I welcome the decision of Newry, Mourne and Down council to afford ratepayers the opportunity to engage with council […]
Sep 18 2014 | Posted in
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