
Sinn Féin MLA Chris Hazzard has asked why the British government denied that a Royal Navy submarine was involved in an incident which almost led to the sinking of a fishing boat off the Down coast. Speaking to Newry Times, Hazzard said, “The confirmation by the British Ministry of Defence that a Royal Navy submarine […]
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The Public Health Agency (PHA) has launched this year’s childhood flu vaccination programme, reminding parents how important it is that their child receives the vaccine, which will help protect against the disease and reduce its spread. The vaccine changes each year to cover the strains which are likely to be prevalent over the course of […]
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Sinn Féin MP Mickey Brady has met with Migrant Support Services to discuss access to equality services throughout the Newry, Armagh and South Down region. Speaking to Newry Times, Brady said, “Migrants have greatly benefitted our society and as Irish republicans we welcome the valuable contribution they are making here. “Given the legacy of forced […]
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Local PSNI Officer, Con Phil Quinn, recently took to the skies to raise money for local charity, PIPS. Constable Quinn decided he wanted to give something back to the communities he serves and a few months ago shared his proposal on Down PSNI Facebook Page. Speaking to Newry Times, Con Quinn said, “I wanted to […]
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Police in Newry are appealing for information following a number of burglaries on Thursday, 10th September. A silver Renault Clio car, registration UCZ 8860, is believed to be connected to these incidents. At around 2.15pm a number of men were seen at the rear of a property in Finnegans Road, Killeavy. The house had been […]
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Sinn Féin MLA Conor Murphy has welcomed what he described as ‘the democratic decision’ of the business committee. Speaking to Newry Times, Murphy said, “I welcome the democratic decision of the business committee to reject the adjournment of Assembly business. “This is the second time in a week that the Assembly have voted to go […]
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Local police are appealing for information following an incident of criminal damage. Sometime between 8pm on Friday, 4th September, and 1pm on Saturday, 5th September, 18 windows of a house on Crossan Road, Mayobridge, were damaged. Speaking to Newry Times, Constable Gerard Patton said, “We would like to hear from anyone who witnessed any activity […]
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Newry and Armagh MP Mickey Brady has thanked all those who turned out to a candle lit vigil in Newry on Wednesday in support of refugees fleeing war torn countries. The Sinn Féin MP addressed the crowd along with party colleagues MLA Megan Fearon and Cllr Charlie Casey. “I want to thank our youth group […]
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Everyone is invited to join the celebration of food, beer and music at this year’s Oktoberfest held in Kings Hall. Oktoberfest will be held every Friday and Saturday over three weekends from 25th of September – 17th October In 2008 and 2009 Belfast played host to a small imitation of the Munich festival and after […]

The Public Health Agency (PHA) is urging everyone in Northern Ireland to say “I do” when it comes to their organ donation wishes and tell their family and friends that they want to be a donor. The call coincides with National Transplant Awareness Week, which runs from 7–13 September, under the theme of ‘Seven days […]