
SDLP Councillor Kevin McAteer has welcomed the involvement of local Trade Unions in the campaign to provide better wages, particularly for young people. Speaking to Newry Times, McAteer, a youth worker himself, said, “I want to welcome the involvement of local trade unions in the campaign to provide better wages for young people. “This highlights […]
Feb 13 2015 | Posted in
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The Police Service of Northern Ireland and Trading Standards have re-launched their ‘No Cold Calling’ campaign to help residents across the province show the door to criminals. Superintendent Simon Walls, PSNI Service Lead for Burglary, said, “We recognise that not all cold callers are rogue traders or criminals however we want every householder, particularly the […]
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SDLP South Down MP Margaret Ritchie has asked what the British Department of Health is doing to assist Motor Neurone Sufferers. She said, “I have been contacted by a number of people who suffer from motor neurone disease and who have made it clear to me that they do not wish to be ignored because […]
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Councillors in Newry have voted in favour of keeping the name of a play park in Newry which was named after a former Provisional IRA member. Raymond McCreesh Park in the Patrick Street Area of the city has caused widespread controversy in recent times, with Unionists in particular venting their anger at the choice of […]

The Southern Health and Social Care Trust has organised an event for young people with diabetes who are interested in sport. Young people with diabetes from Armagh, Dunnganon, Craigavon, Banbridge, Newry and Mourne are invited to learn more about how to get the most from sport and exercise on Saturday 28th February 2015 at Seagoe […]

Newry and Mourne District Council are encouraging local residents to get active and healthy, while saving money at the same time, by setting up their own allotment at Alderside Farm, Armagh Road. The ‘Community Garden Programme’ offers people the opportunity to take on an allotment for a year at Alderside Farm at a reduced rate […]

South Down MLA Seán Rogers has welcomed news that Irish Rail is considering creating a rail link from Belfast to Dublin Airport. The South Down MLA, who says he is eager to ensure a Newry stop is included in all possible proposals said, “The development of a first class quality road infrastructure by the Irish […]
Feb 12 2015 | Posted in
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Pharmacists have a key role to play in the wider transformation of Northern Ireland’s Health Service. That was the key message from Health Minister Jim Wells as he launched the Implementation plan for the publication “Making it Better Through Pharmacy in the Community”, an updated strategy for the provision of pharmacy services in the community. […]
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Stroke is a common cause of death and disability in Northern Ireland so the Public Health Agency (PHA) is reminding people to ‘act FAST’ if they see someone having a stroke. Dr Brid Farrell, Consultant in Public Health Medicine at the PHA, said, “Stroke is an attack on the brain. It happens when the blood […]
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The Road Service is to review traffic and pedestrian safety along the Camlough Road in Newry. The commitment by the Roads Service was made at a recent meeting held between the road agency and éirígí. The meeting follows a number of recent complaints which éirígí Newry say they received from local residents, a number of […]
Feb 11 2015 | Posted in
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