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Archive for: January, 2016

Appeal for witnesses after South Armagh arson

Police are appealing for information following a suspected arson at flats in the Church Road area of Forkhill in the early hours of Wednesday 30th December. Just after 4.20am, police received the report of a fire at a flat. A 27 year old man from another flat was taken to hospital for treatment. He was […]

Search for 2016 Apprentice of the Year begins

Employment and Learning Minister Dr Stephen Farry has launched the 2016 Apprentice of the Year competition. Nominations are now open for the three award categories; Apprentice of the Year Award, Higher Level Apprentice of the Year Award and the Innovation in Partnership Award for Employers and Training Suppliers. Speaking at the launch, Minister Farry said, […]

Two month countdown to ‘Smoke Free’ Southern Trust

It’s now only two months until The Southern Health and Social Care Trust goes “Smoke Free” and the Trust is reminding everyone that change is on the way very soon. On the 9th March 2016 (National No Smoking Day), The Trust’s new Smoke Free Policy will replace the current policy and will mean that smoking […]

Daisy Hill Hospital set for £1m improvement

From mid-January, a major project to improve the Daisy Hill site will begin. The £1m development will include resurfacing and relining of the main car park and the adjacent staff car park. There will also be a replacement and upgrade of large sections of the hospital’s flat roof coverings amd refurbishment of the hospital’s distinctive […]

Appeal for information following South Armagh theft

Police in Newtownhamilton are appealing for information following the theft of a playhouse. Sometime between Christmas Eve and Sunday, 27th December, a pink and white plastic outdoor playhouse was taken from the back garden of a house in Woodvale. The house has a purple roof and is made by Little Tikes. Police would like to […]

New alcohol guidelines launched

The four UK Chief Medical Officers (CMOs) have today launched new Alcohol Guidelines. These proposals set out the professional, technical and scientifically-based, public health advice from the four UK CMOs on alcohol consumption. Speaking about the new guidelines, Dr Michael McBride Chief Medical Officer for Northern Ireland, said, “In line with our overarching public health […]

‘Blood contamination settlement long overdue’ – Ritchie

SDLP MP for South Down Margaret Ritchie has reiterated her call for the Secretary of State for Health and his Ministers to reach a settlement with victims of contaminated blood products. Speaking to Newry Times, Ritchie said, “In December, Minister Jane Ellison announced a further delay to the publication of the consultation on compensation for […]

Appeal for witnesses after two young Newry girls approached by man

Detectives in Newry are investigating an incident in the Parkview area of the city on the afternoon of Friday 8th January. It was reported that around 2pm two young girls were playing outside when a man in a maroon coloured Volvo car stopped and asked them to get into the car. The girls ran into […]

6 year old girl dies in Newry collision

Newry crash collision - Newry news headlines

A 6 year old girl has died following a road traffic collision on the Hilltown Road in Newry this morning, Saturday 9th January. The girl was a passenger in a Volkswagen car that was involved in a collision with a Seat car and a tractor at around 9.55am. Two women, aged 24 and 42, were […]

Lost your phone, handbag or wallet in Newry? Check with lost property at Ardmore

Police in Newry are keen to locate the owners of lost property which has been handed into Ardmore Police Station. Speaking to Newry Times, Inspector Jacqui Gillespie said, “Over the last 12 months a large quantity of lost property including mobile phones, handbags, purses, wallets, cash and keys have been handed into Ardmore Police Station. […]







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