
The Consumer Council is encouraging all households in the Newry and Mourne area to consider switching their energy supplier this winter. A typical consumer who shops around and switches could save up to £106 on their annual electricity bill. Speaking about switching Richard Williams, Head of Energy at the Consumer Council said, “As we enter […]
Nov 19 2015 | Posted in
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MJM Group, a leading global specialist in refurbishment and fit-out services to the marine, commercial and private sectors, expects to announce turnover in the region £50m by the end of 2015 thanks to Ulster University support. Counting some of the world’s largest cruise line and ferry companies as customers, MJM Group joined forces with Ulster […]
Nov 18 2015 | Posted in
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Police in Kilkeel are appealing for information following two arson attacks at Carn Gardens. At around 9.45pm on Saturday, 31st October, a bin was placed at the front door of a gable end property and set alight. NIFRS attended and extinguished the blaze. Later on the same night, around 12.05am on Sunday, 1st November, a […]
Nov 18 2015 | Posted in
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Roger Sheahan, Jimmy Treanor, Joe Magee and Philip Simpson from ABP Newry presented at the inaugural ABP “Stand up for sustainability” Summit. The event, which included participants from all of ABP’s Irish and UK processing facilities, was aimed at showcasing and sharing the very latest sustainability initiatives from across ABP Food Group. Over 100 staff […]
Nov 18 2015 | Posted in
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Police in Newtownhamilton are appealing for information following the theft of a dumper truck. Sometime between 4.30pm on Thursday, 5th November and 7.30am on Friday, 6th November a Barford, ten tonne, dumper was stolen from a building site on Aughnagurgan Road. Police are appealing to anyone who observed the dumper being taken or has information […]
Nov 18 2015 | Posted in
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Inattention while in control of any vehicle can lead to a collision causing serious injury or death and the PSNI is urging all motorists to “Drive Aware” this month and not get distracted on their journey. So far this year in Northern Ireland 60 people have died on our roads as a result of a […]
Nov 17 2015 | Posted in
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South Down SDLP MLA Seán Rogers has written to the Southern Trust seeking improvements to Trust Chiropody services. Speaking to Newry Times, Rogers said, “One of my constituents is elderly and diabetic. Given the diabetes he requires regular chiropody appointments. “Everyone who has diabetes should have their feet checked regularly with a healthcare professional and […]
Nov 17 2015 | Posted in
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Police in Newry are appealing for information following a burglary at a workshop in Rostrevor. Sometime between 5pm on Thursday, 29th October and 8.30am on Friday, 30th October, entry was forced to the large, barn type building on Drumreagh Road. A number of items were taken including a table saw, JCB Router, Ryobi belt sander, […]
Nov 17 2015 | Posted in
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Participants of the Southern Trust Fit 4 U Project recently enjoyed taking part in Tai Chi sessions at Newry Sports Centre. Sessions incorporated a mix of chair based exercises, tai chi practices and relaxation. Claire Convery, Active Communities coach, explained, “Tai Chi can help improve muscular strength, balance, co-ordination, flexibility and relaxation. It is easily […]
Nov 17 2015 | Posted in
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Police are appealing for information following an incident of criminal damage. Sometime between 5pm on Thursday, 29th October and 8.30am on Friday, 30t October, approximately 100 bales of silage in the Dundalk Road area, close to Fords Cross, Silverbridge, were slashed and damaged. Speaking to Newry Times, Constable Edwards said, “We would like to hear […]
Nov 17 2015 | Posted in
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