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Archive for: February, 2016

Newry police call for witnesses after burglary

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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 […]

NI Water visits Newry and Mourne Deaf Club

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 […]

Police seize £120,000 worth of drugs

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 […]

Police appeal after two Newry burglaries

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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 […]

Recognition for Southern Trust ‘Chi-Me’ Trainers

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 […]

Promoting Wellbeing for People with Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD)

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, […]

Reminder to get shingles vaccination

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 […]

Youths steal cash from South Armagh community centre

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 […]

Extra funds for Ambulance Response Times in South Down

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 […]

Carnagat Community Association AGM 2016

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 […]







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