
Sinn Féin MP Mickey Brady has spoken out after the findings of the annual ‘Northern Ireland Households Below Average Income’ report, which this year points to a reduction in child poverty. The report, which also indicates a rise in average income, highlights a reduction in absolute and relative poverty across several social groups including children, […]
Aug 21 2017 | Posted in
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With young people last week receiving their A-level results the Public Health Agency (PHA) is reminding those planning to go to university for the first time to get the meningococcal vaccine. The MenACWY vaccine helps protect against meningococcal disease, which new university students are at particularly high risk of contracting in the first weeks of […]

Last Friday the Barleyfield in Barcroft was buzzing with the sound of children’s laughter. The annual family fun day organised by Barcroft Community Association attracted hundreds of local families who enjoyed a wide range of activities including a variety of inflatables, go-karts, face painting, a barbeque and open-air disco. The Chairperson of Barcroft Community […]
Aug 21 2017 | Posted in
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This week we’re reflecting with a sense of nostalgia on where we’ve come from, where we are right now and where we’re going. Perhaps it’s ironically appropriate that the UK Number 1 song when we officially launched the Newry Times website on 1st November 2011 was ‘Read All About It’ by Emeli Sande. Newry […]

Liz Kimmins, Sinn Féin Councillor for Newry, has congratulated Newry, Mourne and Down Councillors last night after they formally rejected plans to build a 25ft wide bridge over Lindsay Hill. Speaking following the decision, Kimmins said that the concerns of residents had been respected, and Councillors had recognised the rich history and heritage of the […]
Aug 18 2017 | Posted in
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Police in Newry are appealing for information following an assault in the vicinity of the Quays Shopping Centre on Monday, 14th August. Speaking to Newry Times, Sergeant Gibson said, “Police received reports that between 9:00 and 9:30pm in the area of Quays Shopping Centre car park towards the Drumalane side, two girls were assaulted by […]
Aug 18 2017 | Posted in
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Warrenpoint Town Football Club has announced Keith Hamilton as under 20 development Manager for the upcoming season. Speaking to Newry Times, Chairman Connaire McGreevy said, “We believe that Keith is the perfect man for the job. “Keith has been an Irish FA Volunteer Match Monitor and has been involved within various other volunteer roles at […]
Aug 18 2017 | Posted in
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Forget about lazing around the house on Sunday 20th August, why not pack up the family and head to Silent Valley Mountain Park in Kilkeel from 1-5pm and enjoy NI Water’s family fun day! In co-operation the Mourne Landscape Partnership, NI Water will be hosting the latest of their famous family fun days at the […]

Dear Editor, I welcome the coverage that you have given to the very important issue of reshaping stroke services across Northern Ireland in recent weeks. It is important that as many people are aware of the pre-consultation process as possible and have the opportunity to have their say. Over the last two months we have […]

Receiving exam results often presents a crossroads and making informed decisions is imperative to effective career planning. The Department for the Economy’s Careers Service is here to help, providing impartial advice and guidance on a range of career options including further and higher education, apprenticeships, training, employment and voluntary work opportunities. Head of the Careers […]