
Independent Newry City Councillor Kevin McAteer has slammed the current mental health system in the North of Ireland calling it “poor and unsatisfactory” which he says has resulted in a lack of confidence from the public in relation to mental health services. Speaking to Newry Times, the Independent Councillor stated, “There’s no point sugar coating […]

Police in Newry are investigating what they described as a ‘homophobic hate crime’ in the city. Five people were assaulted and received injuries as a result of this incident, which happened in the vicinity of the Mall in Newry at around 2.38am on Sunday, September 4th. Chief Inspector Gillian West said, “I would appeal to […]
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Education Minister Peter Weir has today issued new guidance to schools which endorses the use of academic selection in grammar schools. The guidance explains that primary schools can support their pupils by supplying support materials, carry out preparation for tests during core teaching hours, coach in exam technique, and familiarise pupils with the testing environment. […]
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The very popular Game of Thrones TV series is the topic for a new fundraiser being organised in Newry by the Brain Injury Foundation. The quiz takes place in Bellinis at 8pm on Saturday 17th September. Ross Elmore has been volunteering with the Foundation for over a year but is going off now to university […]

SDLP MP for South Down Margaret Ritchie has called on the Prime Minister to make clear her support for the families of the Loughinisland Massacre victims by ensuring that prosecutions are pursued, an apology from the government to the victims is forthcoming and that compensation is provided in respect of lost lives. Speaking after her […]
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Cycling enthusiasts are invited to put their endurance skills to the test by competing in the annual Granite Challenge event to help raise funds for Action Mental Health (AMH). Taking place on Sunday 2nd October at 10am, the long distance cycle will commence shortly in advance of World Mental Health Day with proceeds going towards […]

Communities Minister Paul Givan MLA has reminded students of the laws in place to protect them as they seek accommodation ahead of the new academic year. All private landlords letting residential property in Northern Ireland must be registered with the Landlord Registration Scheme. Landlords are also required to protect tenants’ deposits, received after 1 April […]
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Sinn Féin MLA Conor Murphy has welcomed a historic peace accord between FARC and the Colombian government. Murphy, who previously traveled to Colombia to assist the peace process, said, “The peace accord between FARC and the Colombian government is a welcome step forward in the Colombian peace process. “It is a further historic step in […]
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SDLP Assembly Member for Newry and Armagh Justin McNulty says he has written to Government Ministers North and South to press for urgent approvals of some key North-South Projects which are funded under the INTERREG VA programme. Speaking to Newry Times, McNulty explained, “This area more than any other knows the real benefits being part […]
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Slieve Gullion Sinn Féin Councillor Mickey Larkin has called for vigilance within South Armagh communities following burglaries at three houses in Dromintee and Killean. “After a period of respite from these types of crimes it appears that another gang are preying on our community,” he said. “Two houses were entered while the householders were at […]
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