
A Newry man who recently launched his own Graphic Design business has spoken to Newry Times about his excitement for the future after a strong start to business life. Local man Martin McCabe, a Freelance Graphic Designer born and raised in Newry, explained to us his reasons for starting McCabe Graphics. “I always wanted to […]

Health Minister Simon Hamilton has announced that patients will be able to avail of an innovative new treatment to help tackle cancer in Northern Ireland, rather than have to travel to England. The necessary funding has been earmarked to further develop Northern Ireland’s capacity to deliver stereotactic ablative radiotherapy (SABR) which offers the potential for […]
Mar 25 2016 | Posted in
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Justice Minister David Ford has launched a scam call blocking initiative which aims to protect vulnerable people from falling victim to phone scammers. The call blocking initiative has been jointly funded by the Department of Justice, the PSNI and the Northern Ireland Policing Board, building on the work that has been undertaken by Trading Standards […]
Mar 25 2016 | Posted in
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The Consumer Council has welcomed the announcement from the Minister for Regional Development regarding a fares freeze on bus and rail services. Speaking about the announcement, Scott Kennerley, Head of Transport at the Consumer Council said, “Value for money is important to passengers, so this is very good news. “However, we know that many passengers […]
Mar 25 2016 | Posted in
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Come along and join Haldane Fisher at their Paving and Decking Event in the Newry branch on Saturday 2nd April from 9.00am-1.30pm. There’ll be lots of ideas on how to transform your outside space with tips and advice from their paving and decking experts. Suppliers present at the event include; Acheson & Glover Tobermore ACO […]

Detectives in Newry are appealing for information following a burglary. Sometime between 7pm and 9.30pm on Friday, 11th March, entry was forced to the rear of a house in Kenard Villas. The house was searched and a quantity of jewellery, including a wedding ring and engagement ring, was taken. Police would like to hear from […]
Mar 24 2016 | Posted in
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Volunteers from NIE Networks and The Conservation Volunteers pulled on their wellies recently to help Barcroft Community Centre plant an orchard in the centre’s grounds. Representatives from the Community Centre, the Conservation Volunteers and Christine Kelly Customer Relations Manager, NIE Networks, planted apple, plum and cherry trees, which will produce a good crop of fruit […]
Mar 24 2016 | Posted in
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Newry, Mourne and Down District Council Chairperson, Councillor Mickey Ruane and the Chair of the Strategy, Planning and Resources Committee, Councillor Robert Burgess are leading a delegation from St Paul’s School, Bessbrook, to travel to Kirovsk, Russia as part of the Newry and Kirovsk Twinning Project. The delegation has received an invitation from the Mayor […]
Mar 24 2016 | Posted in
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Employment and Learning Minister Dr Stephen Farry has launched a Programme for Implementation of Further Education Means Success, the new Further Education Strategy for Northern Ireland. The Minister said, “The Programme for Implementation outlines how the 21 policy commitments in Further Education Means Success will be implemented jointly by my Department and the further education […]
Mar 24 2016 | Posted in
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Slieve Gullion Sinn Féin Councillor Mickey Larkin has condemned those who dumped over a dozen black bags of rubbish on the Quilly Road at Mullaghbawn. “The community in this area have had enough of those who think they can dump at will,” he blasted. “South Armagh may be open for business and visitors but it […]
Mar 23 2016 | Posted in
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