
The Department of Health has launched a public consultation on draft regulations which will make it an offence to sell e-cigarettes to persons under the age of 18 in Northern Ireland. A further offence of proxy purchasing in relation to e-cigarette products is also proposed. The regulations will be made under powers granted […]

The Southern Health and Social Care Trust is running a series of free Stress Management classes. Funded by the Public Health Agency, the classes aim to help anyone of any age who feels they are suffering from stress, anxiety or depression. The six week programmes have been organised in conjunction with the Southern Regional College […]

Conor Quinn, an Irish sailor from Rostrevor and a member of Carlingford Lough Yacht Club (CLYC) and Rush Sailing Club (RSC), has recently been crowned the all-Ireland Youth Laser Radial Sailing Champion for 2017. Receiving the prestigious accolade tops a successful summer for the young sailor, having also represented Ireland at the European Championships in […]
Sep 8 2017 | Posted in
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Carrivemaclone Community Association held a very successful Family Funday in the Carrivemaclone Playing Fields on Sunday afternoon. Local children were entertained with bouncy castles, pony and trap rides, a mobile animal farm and a host of other activities. The Association, chaired by local woman Mary McCamley, runs the event every year and is […]
Sep 8 2017 | Posted in
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Kevin Sloan from Rostrevor has shown you are never too old for education as he graduated from his Ulster University Certificate of Higher Education for Applied and Medical Sciences in his 70’s at the annual Graduation Ceremony in Armagh City Hotel. After deciding to go back into education, he commenced his learning journey with Southern […]

SDLP Slieve Gullion Councillor Pete Bryne has called for openness and transparency in the process of the formation of a Health Committee at Newry, Mourne and Down District Council after new proposals downgraded the new Committee to a Health Working Group. Speaking to Newry Times, Byrne said, “As Councillors, we have a duty, not only […]

SDLP Assembly Member Justin McNulty has called for urgent action on drug abuse across the North including prescription drugs following comments made by Coroner Joe McCrisken. McNulty told Newry Times, “The abuse of prescription medication is an epidemic devastating and terrorising families in our community. “Statutory and voluntary agencies are doing all they […]
Sep 7 2017 | Posted in
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SDLP MLA for Newry and Armagh Justin McNulty has met with the Chief Executive of the Southern Health and Social Care Trust and has raised a number of issues with him. McNulty was joined in the meeting with Francis Rice by South Down MLA Sinead Bradley. Speaking after the meeting Mr McNulty explained, […]

Bessbrook District Vintage Tractor Club are holding their annual Threshing Day on Saturday 9th September at 12noon at 70 Maytown Road Bessbrook. Old threshing machinery will be on display and working and they have planned lots of fun and activities for both adults and kids such as magic shows and balloon modelling at 1.15pm, 2.15pm […]

FóramanDúin agus Oirialla said were delighted with the turn-out at their protest outside the Newry branch of Bank of Ireland on Friday 1st September. The protest was about their decision to no longer provide an Irish-language option on new LATMs. This protest coincided with an Island wide protest about this issue. Conradh na […]
Sep 6 2017 | Posted in
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