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Archive for: November, 2014

New reminiscence box unveiled at Newry Museum

On 14th November 2014, the Mayor of Newry and Mourne District Council, Councillor Daire Hughes launched a new 1970s and 1980s themed reminiscence box. The box was developed in response to demand, particularly from groups with younger clients. Speaking to Newry Times, Noreen Cunningham, Museum Curator, explained, “Our Reminiscence loan box service is extremely popular […]

5000 over 75s in Newry enjoying a free TV licence

Almost half a million people could apply for a free TV Licence over the next 12 months, as more than 460,000 people across the UK celebrate their 75th birthday in the coming year. TV Licensing is reminding anyone aged 75 or over they are eligible for a free TV Licence for their main address, as […]

Norbrook supports employee health and social wellbeing

The Public Health Agency (PHA) has commended Norbrook Laboratories Ltd in Newry for taking part in the ‘Workplace 28 day stop smoking challenge’ to support their employees to stop smoking, and has congratulated the group of staff that took part. The ‘Workplace 28 day stop smoking challenge’ was launched on 1st October to encourage and […]

Drop-in chest xray service launched in Newry

To coincide with Lung Cancer Awareness month, the Southern Health and Social Care Trust is urging over 50’s to look after their lungs with the launch of an awareness campaign and a new drop in chest xray service. Initially for a three month trial, the new scheme aims to help identify more people with the […]

Local police probe graffiti incident

Local police are appealing for information following an incident of criminal damage in Churchview Close. Speaking to Newry Times, Sergeant Robbie Jeffers explained, “Shortly after midnight on Tuesday, 4th November, graffiti was spray painted onto the front of a house. “There have been a number of previous incidents of criminal damage at this house and […]

‘Don’t buy dogs that have been imported illegally’ – O’Neill

Minister of Agriculture Michelle O’Neill has warned of the risks attached to buying illegally imported dogs. The Minister pointed out that illegally imported dogs increase the potential for serious diseases such as rabies or Echinococcus tapeworm to enter the country. The north of Ireland is free from these diseases and has strict importation controls for […]

MEP visits South Armagh

Sinn Féin MEP Martina Anderson visited the south Armagh area on Friday past. She was accompanied by Newry & Armagh Westminister Candidate Mickey Brady MLA and local Councillors including current Mayor of Newry & Mourne Cllr Dáire Hughes and Slieve Gullion Councillors Terry Hearty, Anthony Flynn and Barra Ó Muirí. Martina visited the family owned […]

Newry community warned about home heating oil thefts

Local police are encouraging residents across Armagh, Banbridge, Craigavon and Newry and Mourne to take steps to protect their home heating oil as winter takes hold. Crime Prevention Officer, Lisa Sherman, said, “No one wants to wake up to an empty oil tank and realise they have been the victim of theft so there are […]

Boost your health with a work out at work

With over three out of five of us spending three or more hours in a sedentary position on weekdays, the Public Health Agency (PHA) is encouraging everyone to get more active during the day at work. Too much time sitting can be bad for your health and many of us spend a lot of our […]

Volunteer Now’s Christmas Connections campaign launched

Volunteer Now’s Christmas Connections campaign aims to encourage more people to get involved in a one-off or short volunteering opportunity as part of their festive celebrations. Many charities and community organisations need extra help around Christmas –it’s the perfect time to give volunteering a go and to benefit from the feel good factor it offers! […]







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