
SDLP MLA for Newry and Armagh Justin McNulty has met with BT to discuss Broadband Services in Newry and Armagh. Speaking to Newry Times, McNulty explained, “Broadband services, or the lack of them, are a major issue for many people across Newry and Armagh. “Every day I am passing individual cases through to […]

Newry and Mourne will be well represented at this year’s Ulster Tatler Awards with no fewer than eight individuals and businesses shortlisted for a prize at the prestigious ceremony. The Ulster Tatler Awards celebrate the achievements of local individuals and businesses, the likes of which fill the pages of the province’s leading lifestyle and society […]

Detectives have charged two men with various drugs offences. A 31 year old man has been charged with possessing Class B controlled drug with intent to supply and possession of a Class B controlled (2 x counts). He was also charged with supplying Class A controlled drug and supplying Class B controlled drug. […]
Sep 5 2017 | Posted in
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SDLP MLA Justin McNulty has reacted strongly to the news that school budgets are to be the target of further cuts from the Department of Education, with the common funding formula being reduced by £56 per pupil. Speaking to Newry Times, McNulty said, “This is wrong! Last week the Southern Trust announced it was cutting […]
Sep 5 2017 | Posted in
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Translink is encouraging people in Newry to give public transport a go this autumn. To make it even easier to hop on-board, there’s 1/3 off day return travel on all Ulsterbus and Goldline services after 9.30am from 1st September to 31st October. Encouraging local people to make the most of the discount ticket, […]

Detectives from PSNI’s Cyber Crime Centre are advising local businesses to be on the alert for a phishing scam. Speaking to Newry Times, Detective Constable Samuel Kinkaid said, “This latest phishing scam is in the form of an email asking people for the payment of an outstanding invoice. “The emails concerned are designed […]
Sep 4 2017 | Posted in
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Féile Peile na nÓg will be held in Down, Louth, and Meath in June 2018. This will be the first time that Down and Louth have hosted this festival of Gaelic Football, while Meath hosted the event in 1991 and 1992. Recognised as one of the most important events in the GAA calendar, […]

Dear Editor, As many of your readers will know, stroke is devastating and affects more than 4000 people each year in Northern Ireland. Stroke is a leading cause of disability but unfortunately many stroke survivors and their families struggle to access the services and long term support they need. At the Stroke Association, […]

With the new school year upon us the Public Health Agency (PHA) is on hand with some top tips for packing a healthy lunch. The main message is to steer clear of fizzy drinks and snacks high in added fat, salt and sugars, and to remember that children only need kid-sized portions. Judith […]
Sep 2 2017 | Posted in
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Beekeepers, gardeners and the general public are being asked by the Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs (DAERA) to be on the lookout for a hornet that kills our insects including honeybees. With sightings of the yellow-legged hornet, also known as the Asian hornet, confirmed in the south of England in 2016 and Jersey […]
Sep 2 2017 | Posted in
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