
As the summer holidays come to an end and children settle in to the autumn term, the Public Health Agency (PHA) is reminding parents about the importance of good hygiene – both in school and at home. Schools can be a common breeding ground for germs and bugs. Make sure your child is taking the […]
Sep 12 2016 | Posted in
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Usually when bad weather spoils a run of sunny days, most of us are upset, but not so for 68 year old Newry man Jim McLoughlin as a dip in temperature helped him on his way to becoming Northern Ireland’s latest EuroMillions Millionaire Maker winner. After not needing his coat for a number of days, […]
Sep 9 2016 | Posted in
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Police in Newry Mourne and Down District have urged motorists not to leave valuables in their cars when parked in local car parks. Police would encourage everyone to think about vehicle security. A Spokesperson said, “Keep your vehicle locked at all times. Leaving valuables, such as your handbag, wallet, CD player, laptop, Sat Nav or […]
Sep 9 2016 | Posted in
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The Day Clinical Centre at Daisy Hill has relocated from the fourth floor to a newly designed unit on level five of the main hospital building. The Southern Trust’s Day Clinical Centres at Daisy Hill and Craigavon Area hospitals offer a growing range of treatments which can now be offered to patients within a few […]
Sep 9 2016 | Posted in
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Ulster Unionist Assembly Member Danny Kennedy is due to meet with officials from the Department for the Economy to discuss the provision of broadband services in the Newry & Armagh Constituency. Kennedy raised ongoing concerns about inadequate broadband provision in rural areas of the Constituency with the Economy Minister and has now been offered a […]
Sep 9 2016 | Posted in
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Independent Newry city Councillor Kevin McAteer has called on parking enforcement to be maintained along the Fathom Line. He was speaking after receiving complaints from members of the public about a lack of parking enforcement along the road. Speaking to Newry Times, the Independent Councillor said, “Residents of the area got in touch with me […]
Sep 8 2016 | Posted in
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Communities Minister Paul Givan MLA has invited the Newry public to enjoy European Heritage Open Days (EHOD) on Saturday 10th and Sunday 11th September. History and culture will be brought to life with over 300 property openings and events. A host of historic buildings will open their doors to the public, many for 10th and […]

The Southern Health and Social Care Trust is currently trying to increase the number of domiciliary care workers helping clients live in the comfort of their own homes. A career in domiciliary care is ideal for a compassionate person who would like to help improve a client’s daily routine. The Trust has been running a […]

First Minister Arlene Foster has officially launched the Divided Society project at Linen Hall Library. Funded by the Heritage Lottery Fund, Ulster Garden Villages and the Department of Foreign Affairs Peace and Reconciliation Fund, the project will see the digitisation of periodicals and posters from the Troubles and peace process concentrating on the decade from […]
Sep 8 2016 | Posted in
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South Down Ulster Unionist MLA Harold McKee has called on the Sellafield Nuclear reprocessing plant to respond to claims made by the BBC Panorama programme, in order to restore public confidence. Speaking to Newry Times, McKee said, “As someone who was born and bred in South Down, I am well aware of the relative proximity […]
Sep 7 2016 | Posted in
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