
Sinn Féin’s Culture, Arts and Sport spokesperson Sinéad Ennis has welcomed the reinstatement of the schools’ sports development grant. Speaking to Newry Times, the South Down MLA said, “Sinn Féin welcome the reinstatement of this valuable scheme. This announcement will be great news to the schools, coaches and children who benefit from this scheme. […]
Oct 19 2017 | Posted in
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During Stoptober the Public Health Agency (PHA) is urging all smokers in Northern Ireland to use this time as an opportunity to quit for good by availing of one of the free stop smoking services that are available here. Colette Rogers, Strategic Lead for Tobacco Control with the PHA, said, “Stopping smoking is the single […]
Oct 18 2017 | Posted in
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A new supported housing development has opened in Kilkeel to give older people the chance to live more independently. The ‘Ben Crom’ complex has 10 single and two, two-bedroom apartments, accommodating up to 14 people. The complex was developed in partnership between the Southern Health and Social Care Trust, Supporting People, Choice Housing and MindWise. […]
Oct 18 2017 | Posted in
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A car park management company has been accused of preying on local motorists by imposing £100 fines without providing adequate warning signage at a Newry city-centre car park. SDLP Newry City Councillor Michael Savage accused Smart Parking, which manages the two car parks to the rear of Merchants Quay in the City, of not doing […]

Detectives have charged a 29 year old man with a number of offences including possession of a class A drug, possession of a class A drug with intent to supply and possessing criminal property. The charges are in relation to the arrest of a man in the Dorans Hill area of Newry on the evening […]
Oct 17 2017 | Posted in
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Buttercrane Shopping Centre Newry celebrated National Customer Service Week last week with treats for customers including cupcakes; free lunches and complimentary umbrellas. It also included the chance to win an overnight stay for two in the Slieve Donard Hotel. The week was part of a drive to celebrate great customer service. In recent […]
Oct 17 2017 | Posted in
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SDLP Newry and Armagh MLA Justin McNulty has welcomed a decision to reinstate Curriculum Sports Programme, which provides coaching to 40,000 pupils each year, after he led a cross party delegation to meet the Head of the Civil Service to defend the programme. Reinstating the programme will save 50 jobs. Speaking to Newry […]
Oct 17 2017 | Posted in
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SDLP Assembly Member for Newry and Armagh Justin McNulty has hosted a meeting with the Southern Trust to discuss respite care services in Oaklands Respite Unit in Armagh City. McNulty was joined by some of the over forty families who use the service and by representatives of other political parties. Speaking to Newry […]
Oct 16 2017 | Posted in
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The Southern Trust is raising awareness of a new symbol that will be displayed on its hospital wards when a patient has died. Developed by the Hospice Friendly Hospitals Programme, the white spiral image on a purple background aims to let staff, other patients and visitors know that there may be grieving relatives in the […]
Oct 16 2017 | Posted in
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A 48 year old man has been charged with attempted murder, grievous bodily harm with intent and possession of an offensive weapon with intent to commit an indictable offence. The charges are in connection with an incident on Main Street in Belleeks shortly after midnight following reports that two males had been stabbed. […]
Oct 16 2017 | Posted in
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