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Archive for: June, 2016

‘Latest manufacturing export figures highlight benefits of EU markets’ – Murphy

Sinn Féin MLA Conor Murphy has said the latest figures published by HMRC indicate that the EU is the main export market for manufacturers in the North. The south of Ireland remains the largest single export market for local manufacturers. Speaking to Newry Times, Murphy said, “The latest figures published by the HMRC indicates that […]

Shop Local Gift Vouchers are the ideal Father’s Day present

Looking for the perfect Gift for Father’s Day – then look no further. Shop Local Gift Vouchers are the ideal gift. With Father’s Day just around the corner this Gift Voucher gives you the gift of choice and all the time keeping money local. They can be redeemed in Gyms, Clothes Shops, Restaurants, Golf Clubs, […]

Armed robbery in Newry: Police continuing to appeal for witnesses

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Detectives are continuing to appeal for witnesses following an armed robbery of commercial premises in the Corn Market area of Newry on the afternoon of Friday 3rd June. It was reported that shortly before 3pm an unknown male, carrying a suspected firearm, entered the premises and demanded staff hand over money. The man made off […]

Make your home safe during Child Safety Week

Accidents are the main cause of death for children post-infancy, with many occurring in the home. During Child Safety Week (6 – 12 June) the Public Health Agency (PHA) is highlighting steps to make your home as safe as possible. Hilary Johnston, Health and Social Wellbeing Improvement Manager with the PHA, said, “None of us […]

‘Newry the place to be for growing businesses’ says Murphy after £2.3m investment creates 17 new jobs

Joint First Minister Martin McGuinness joined with Chair of the Economy Committee Conor Murphy and Junior Minister Megan Fearon to announce Resonate Testing Limited’s £2.3million investment to establish a dedicated testing and certification facility in Newry. The investment will create 17 new advanced engineering jobs and will allow Resonate Testing to offer commercial fire and […]

Kennedy urges Chief Constable to restore ‘badly shaken confidence’ of Kingsmills families

The Ulster Unionist Party’s Newry & Armagh MLA, Danny Kennedy, has called on the Chief Constable to take action to restore the ‘badly shaken confidence’ of the Kingsmills families in the judicial and investigative processes. Speaking to Newry Times, Kennedy said, “This week I attended the Kingsmills Inquest and heard the evidence submitted by the […]

Health and Social Care Board commits to zero tolerance approach to elder abuse

Demonstrating the Health and Social Care Board’s support for World Elder Abuse Awareness Day, Valerie Watts, Chief Executive has signed the International Declaration on Elder Abuse. Elder abuse is a universal problem. Research suggests that 2% of the population over 65 years of age experience some form of abuse every year. Last year in Northern […]

Councillor blasts ‘shameful, reckless idiots’ after latest dumping in Camlough

Councillor Roisin Mulgrew has described the latest dumping incident in Camlough as shameful. “Yet again thoughtless, inconsiderate and reckless idiots have seen fit to dump their mess, this time at the Keggal Road viewpoint,” she told Newry Times. “On this occasion the waste includes building material and old insulation which is now blowing about the […]

Safety improvements at South Armagh danger spot welcomed

Slieve Gullion Sinn Féin Councillor Mickey Larkin has welcomed safety improvements at either end of the Longfield Road Forkhill and Lislea. “Both myself and former Councillor Anthony Flynn met with Roads Service on site at Longfield over a year ago,” he told Newry Times. “This followed a number of serious accidents at sharp bends in […]

New health care service for migrant population

The Southern Health and Social Care Trust has launched a new service for people who enter the area from other (non UK) countries. The Northern Ireland New Entrants Service (NINES) offers nurse-led health care advice and initial health assessments for adults and children not already registered with a GP. Funded through the Southern Local Commissioning […]







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