
Infrastructure Minister Chris Hazzard MLA has announced that the 2016/2017 budget for roads maintenance in Newry, Mourne & Down District Council area will more than double from the 2015 allocation. Speaking to Newry Times, the Infrastructure Minister said, “I am delighted to announce that the budgets for 2016/2017 road maintenance works have been agreed and […]
Jun 21 2016 | Posted in
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South Armagh MLA Megan Fearon has congratulated Culloville Community Association for donating a defibrillator to the local community. Speaking at the launch of the vital life saving equipment, which is located on the outside of the Community Centre, Fearon said the association had done tremendous work. “Having a defibrillator close at hand can be the […]
Jun 21 2016 | Posted in
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Diabetes Week runs from 12th – 18th June and the Public Health Agency (PHA) is highlighting the importance of physical activity in both the prevention and management of diabetes. There are two main types of diabetes – type 1 and type 2. Type 1 diabetes, which cannot be prevented, develops when the insulin-producing cells have […]
Jun 21 2016 | Posted in
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Health Minister Michelle O’Neill has welcomed an extra £72million for health and social care services but said she remains focused on long-term reform. The Minister was speaking after additional funding had been allocated to the Health and Social Care Service in June Monitoring, a process which deals with in-year budget reallocations. The Minister said, “At […]
Jun 21 2016 | Posted in
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IMPORTANT UPDATE: The show tonight (Friday 24th June 2016) has been postponed due to health and safety reasons because of forecasted weather conditions. This has been rescheduled to 8th July 2016 and all purchased tickets for tonight’s show will be valid to use on 8th July. “Hey you guuuuys!” Excitement is building in Newry & […]

SDLP South Down MLA Colin McGrath has called on the new Executive to prioritise a cross-cutting strategy to tackle the scourge of drug dealing and drug abuse in communities across the North. McGrath, a qualified youth worker, used his maiden speech in the Assembly to challenge the government to tackle an issue which has blighted […]
Jun 20 2016 | Posted in
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Northern Ireland Electricity Networks (NIE Networks) has issued a strong safety warning to communities to keep bonfires a safe distance from overhead lines and substations. The NIE Networks spokesperson said, “In recent years, bonfires have been erected under or close to high voltage electricity lines. “This is a very dangerous practice as the smoke and […]
Jun 20 2016 | Posted in
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The Finance, Economy and Education Ministers have launched an Open Data competition aimed at supporting local schools. The competition, which is jointly funded by the Department of Finance and the Department for the Economy on behalf of the Northern Ireland Digital Catapult, is themed ‘Using Open Data for Education’. Announcing the competition, Finance Minister Máirtín […]

With an average of 105 women diagnosed with cervical cancer and 24 women dying from the disease each year in Northern Ireland, it is important for women to accept their invitation for a screening test. The Public Health Agency (PHA) is therefore reminding women during Cervical Screening Awareness Week (13-19 June 2016) to take up […]
Jun 20 2016 | Posted in
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Police have advised motorists to expect delays in the Rostrevor area. The delays are expected on Saturday 18th June between the approximate times of 8am and 6.30pm. This is due to the Kilbroney Vintage Vehicle Show. If you are not attending the show or do not need to make your way to Rostrevor you are […]