
Dear Editor, This week is Barnardo’s NI Fostering Week. Many of us remember the support and advice we received from our parents when we were growing up and wonder would you consider fostering a child so you can pass on what you’ve learned to a young person in need of a loving home? There is […]

Two new support workers have joined the maternity teams at Craigavon Area and Daisy Hill hospitals to help mums get off to a good start with breastfeeding. Funded by the Public Health Agency, the Breastfeeding Support Link Workers have been appointed by the Southern Trust to offer advice and information to women as soon as […]
Jan 22 2015 | Posted in
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As we progress through January, many people who quit smoking as a New Year’s Resolution may be finding it tough to stay off tobacco, so the Public Health Agency (PHA) is urging people to make use of the support that is available to help make their decision permanent. Gerry Bleakney said, “We know that stopping […]
Jan 22 2015 | Posted in
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The Stormont House Agreement will be under the spotlight at a public meeting next Monday night at Ballybot House. Newry & District Trades Union Council are hosting the meeting to present an alternative to the cuts. The main speaker will be Peter Bunting, Deputy General Secretary, Irish Congress of Trade Unions. Ahead of next Monday […]

The Southern Health and Social Care Trust is appealing to the public to comply with its hospital visiting guidance. Trust Medical Director Dr John Simpson, says, “Our staff work tirelessly to ensure that Southern Trust hospitals have some of the lowest levels of infection. “However, we must remain vigilant to keep our patients safe, particularly […]
Jan 21 2015 | Posted in
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Sinn Féin have confirmed that they have challenged the recent decision to name the new Council Newry Mourne & Down. The official objection was lodged through what is known as the “Call In” Procedure. South Armagh Councillor Roisin Mulgrew said, “There is a huge backlash to the decision taken by the SDLP/Unionist voting bloc to […]
Jan 21 2015 | Posted in
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Sinn Féin MP Conor Murphy has said the failure of the British Ministry of Defence to identify three soldiers holding vital information about the killing of south Armagh man Harry Thornton in 1971 was another example of its ‘determination to deny families of state violence truth and justice’. Harry Thornton, a 28-year-old married man from […]
Jan 21 2015 | Posted in
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Police in South Down are keen to trace the owner of two ponies and a donkey which have been wandering loose in the Newtown Road area of Rostrevor. Police have received a number of reports of these animals grazing by the side of the road and there are fears that they may wander on to […]
Jan 21 2015 | Posted in
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In-form Warrenpoint Town striker Daniel Hughes has been requested by Bolton for a four day trial. And the club have confirmed that their top goal scorer will travel early next week to Bolton following detailed discussions between both clubs. Manager and club director Barry Gray expressed his delight with the development. “It’s a fantastic achievement […]
Jan 21 2015 | Posted in
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Sinn Féin MLA Caitriona Ruane has said that the time has come for the Irish Government to stand up and deliver the Narrow Water Bridge for the people of South Down and Louth. Speaking to Newry Times, Ruane said, “In the Stormont House Agreement the Irish Government reiterated its support for the completion of the […]
Jan 21 2015 | Posted in
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