
Police in Newry are appealing for information following a burglary. Sometime between 5.10pm on Monday, 25th January and 7.45am on Tuesday, 26th January, entry was gained to a shed and store at business premises on Temple Hill Road. Tins of spray paint, a Honda pressure washer and a drill were stolen. The pressure washer has […]
Feb 15 2016 | Posted in
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Members of Newry and Mourne Deaf Club recently received a short presentation detailing the work of NI Water, which also touched on the company’s relationship with the international charity WaterAid, which is dedicated to the provision of safe domestic water, sanitation and hygiene education to the world’s poorest people. Graeme Smyth from NI Water, met […]
Feb 15 2016 | Posted in
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Detectives from Reactive and Organised Crime Branch have seized an estimated £120,000 worth of herbal cannabis in Co Down as part of an investigation into the supply of illegal drugs. The drugs were found in a car which was stopped on the A1 at Dromore. A 61 year old man was arrested and is being […]
Feb 12 2016 | Posted in
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Police in Newry are appealing for information following two burglaries. Sometime between 5pm on Saturday, 23rd January and 1am on Sunday, 24th January entry was gained to houses in Thomas Street and Church Street. A gold ring and gold chain were stolen from Church Street. Detective Constable Gina Quinn said, “We would like to hear […]
Feb 12 2016 | Posted in
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A group of 24 people including Southern Trust staff, voluntary sector staff and volunteers were recently trained in Chi Me, achieving Open College Network level two accreditation. Chi Me is a physical activity, adapted from Tai Chi moves to make exercise accessible for people with sedentary lifestyles and health needs. The training was delivered by […]
Feb 12 2016 | Posted in
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A new support programme is available for people with Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD) living in the Southern Health and Social Care Trust area. ‘Five Ways to Wellbeing’ is a six-week programme specifically tailored to help people with IBD to manage stress which may help to keep symptoms under control. Crohn’s and Ulcerative Colitis – IBD, […]

Shingles can be very painful and in some cases cause serious complications. That’s why the Public Health Agency (PHA) is reminding all those eligible to get the free shingles vaccine if they haven’t done so already. The vaccine will help protect against this common and painful skin disease and its associated complications. The vaccine will […]
Feb 12 2016 | Posted in
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Police in Crossmaglen are appealing for information following a theft from the Community Centre. At around 11.10am on Thursday, 4th February, two youths (male and female) entered Crossmaglen Community Centre and accessed a first floor office. A sum of cash was taken from a purse. The male was wearing a County Monaghan GAA jersey and […]
Feb 11 2016 | Posted in
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Sinn Féin MLA Chris Hazzard has welcomed confirmation from the Health Minister that additional funds have been made available to improve ambulance response times across South Down. Speaking to Newry Times, Hazzard said, “For some time now I’ve been raising this issue with the Health Minister and his department so I welcome his reply to […]
Feb 11 2016 | Posted in
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Carnagat Community Association recently held their Annual General Meeting to showcase their achievements and to elect a new committee. A number of residents of the Carnagat area were elected onto the committee and they look forward to another prosperous year. The Carnagat Community Association is a group of residents who live in the Carnagat Area […]
Feb 11 2016 | Posted in
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