
Sinn Fein MLA Catriona Ruane has backed the Public Health Agency’s ‘Breastfeeding Welcome Here’ scheme, which aims to help breastfeeding mums feel comfortable about feeding their babies in public. Speaking to Newry Times, Ruane said, “The North of Ireland has one of the lowest breastfeeding rates in Europe so I was delighted to be at […]
Jul 6 2015 | Posted in
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Police in Newtownhamilton are appealing for information following a burglary in Silverbridge. Sometime between Monday, 1st June and Tuesday, 23rd June, entry was forced to a house on New Road. The property was vacant at the time. Constable Neil Harrison said, “We would like to hear from anyone who noticed any unusual activity or vehicles […]
Jul 3 2015 | Posted in
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PIPS Newry & Mourne Ltd, based in Newry and employing 5 people, was among 34 organisations celebrating Investors in People (IIP) accreditation at a presentation ceremony held in the Long Gallery, Parliament Buildings. Employment and Learning Minister Dr Stephen Farry, special guest at the event, speaking before the presentation of awards said: “This is a […]
Jul 3 2015 | Posted in
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The Southern Health and Social Care Trust has appointed two specialist midwives to help expectant mums to stop smoking. Funded by the Public Health Agency, Ursula Gaffney is based at Daisy Hill Hospital whilst her colleague Roisin Donohue works from Craigavon Area Hospital. Both experienced midwives, Roisin and Ursula are available to support mums -to-be […]
Jul 3 2015 | Posted in
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SDLP South Down MP Margaret Ritchie has pressed the Secretary of State of Northern Ireland to act as a “persuader” in convincing the Chancellor to reduce the rate of tourism VAT across the UK, which she said would benefit Northern Ireland. Speaking after Northern Ireland Questions, Ritchie said, “Tourism is the fourth largest service industry […]
Jul 3 2015 | Posted in
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Northern Ireland Water is to carry out essential pipelaying work on the A25 Rathfriland Road during July and August as part of its Ballydougan to Newry Trunk Main Scheme. The £6m project will upgrade the local water storage and supply network, as well as improve drinking water quality for customers in Newry city and surrounding […]

SDLP Spokesperson for Education, Sean Rogers MLA has voiced his support for the promotion of STEM courses and degrees at third level. Speaking in the Assembly Chamber, Rogers stressed the need for action to be taken at primary level to ensure there is a cohesive strategy to producing a confident workforce ready to engage in […]
Jul 3 2015 | Posted in
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Police in Newry are warning the public not to share intimate or revealing pictures on social media sites. The warning follows a recent post on an anonymous sharing app which invited people to join ‘Newry Snapchat Nude Community’. Speaking to Newry Times, Constable Kenny Gracey said, “We cannot stress strongly enough how dangerous it is […]
Jul 2 2015 | Posted in
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From live music and kid’s entertainment on the promenade to drama and comedy theatre in the Newcastle Centre, the annual Newcastle Summer Season programme will bring a fantastic selection of live entertainment to the seaside town this July and August. The Summer Nights programme will offer a variety of live theatre and music events every […]

Police in Crossmaglen are appealing for information following an attempted burglary on Donaldson’s Road. Sometime between Friday morning, 26th June and Sunday morning, 28th June, an attempt was made to gain entry to a house through a back door and back window. Fortunately these attempts were not successful. Constable Jason McMullen said, “We would like […]
Jul 2 2015 | Posted in
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