
Newry and Mourne’s Sportability Swimming Club recdently competed in the annual Disability Sports NI Swimming Championships in the Bangor Aurora. The team came home with thirty medals, five of which were gold. This competition provides a springboard for swimmers at a foundation level who are then selected to represent their own grouping at a higher […]
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South Down MLA Sean Rogers has joined in the campaign being promoted by Aiken PR on behalf of several Northern Ireland Health Agencies and charities. The ‘Tell your loved ones your wishes’ campaign aims to encourage as many people as possible to nominate Thursday 11th December as a day when they make their wishes of […]

Councillors, Chief Executives, Commanders, and Communities came together today to mark the 100th Neighbourhood Watch scheme for the District in Annaclogmullin, Lislea. Mayor Cllr Daire Hughes stated, “I am proud that Newry and Mourne is the first in E District to achieve 100 schemes, spanning from Annalong through Newry City and now right into the […]
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Familial Hypercholesterolaemia (FH), affecting 1 in 500 people is an inherited and often symptomless condition that means their cholesterol levels are higher than normal from birth. To better manage this very treatable condition, a new service to identify people with the genetic disorder is now available from the Southern Health and Social Care Trust. Northern […]
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Justice Minister David Ford has said that any updated compensation schemes should primarily look after the needs of those most affected by crime. The Minister was speaking as he launched a public consultation following a review of the Criminal Damage and Criminal Injuries Compensation Schemes in Northern Ireland. David Ford said, “I remain firmly of […]
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Sinn Féin MP Conor Murphy has said it’s time the British government started playing a constructive role in the political talks rather than acting like a hurler on the ditch. Speaking to Newry Times, Murphy said, “We have seen precious little from the British government in terms of genuine engagement in this process so far. […]
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Newry & Armagh DUP Assemblyman William Irwin MLA has urged the Unionist community to take the opportunity to respond to the current consultation on the decision by Newry Council to name the Patrick Street play area after an IRA hunger striker. The decision, which prompted Irwin to meet and raise a complaint with the Equality […]

In today’s difficult economic climate, the competition for jobs, college or university places can be tough. Volunteering your time to a good cause can give you a competitive edge. Johnny Nolan, careers manager for Newry in the Department for Employment and Learning’s Careers Service explains. “Have you ever felt the desire to help your local […]

As the Christmas party season gets underway, police in Newry and Mourne are urging local revellers to celebrate sensibly and get home safely. This is supposed to be a happy time of the year, but unfortunately at times overindulgence in alcohol has led to a trip to hospital to have an assault injury treated, or, […]
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As you may know, CRASH offers a FREE accident management service but did you know they also offer a friendly, local breakdown recovery service for only £29.99 a year? This gives you the peace of mind to go where you want when you want, knowing that they will have you covered. CRASH offers a straightforward, […]