
The man in the big red suit is on his way to Newry and will arrive at Gina’s Santa Cottage on Sheeptown Road, Newry. The Santa’s Grotto, which was opened in 2011 in memory of the beloved Georgina Boyd by her family, has so far raised almost a total of £60,000 for the Southern Area […]

SDLP Assembly Member for Newry and Armagh Justin McNulty has said that changes to gambling laws are necessary to protect people from addiction and financial hardship. He was speaking after the British Government announced plans to consult on new gambling rules. McNulty told Newry Times, “Gambling addiction has become a serious and widespread […]
Nov 15 2017 | Posted in
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With Click Energy implementing a 15.77% tariff increase on 1st December 2017, The Consumer Council is urging consumers to take control of their energy bills and check if there is a better energy deal to help save money. The increase will affect 26,000 Click Energy customers, and will see a typical Click Energy consumer’s electricity […]
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The Consumer Council is urging drivers to shop around for better deals on their car insurance as latest figures reveal Northern Ireland motorists pay 22% more than the UK average. Recent AA figures reveal prices for Northern Ireland drivers have dropped by almost 8% in the last three months, however at £870.49 we are still […]
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Warrenpoint School St Dallan’s are counting on the local community for support after they were selected as potential recipients of a £25,000 community Fund from Aviva, the Insurance Company. Chairperson for the PTA group, Friends of St Dallan’s, Sharon Davis spoke of the excitement building within the school. She told Newry Times, “The […]
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Dr Anne- Marie Telford, Chair of the Daisy Hill Pathfinder project has advised that the final report of the Daisy Hill Hospital Pathfinder group will be produced before Christmas. The report had been due in November but given the volume of work being taken forward, members of the group had suggested a short extension to […]
Nov 14 2017 | Posted in
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Sinn Féin’s Megan Fearon has called on the SDLP to clarify whose rights they will abandon in order to get a deal at any price. The Newry and Armagh MLA was responding to comments made by Justin McNulty. Megan Fearon said, “The DUP’s refusal to accept a future based on rights and equality, an anti-rights […]
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The Department for Infrastructure has clarified the requirements for minibus drivers and operators under existing legislation and has written to service providers, saying the majority of community and voluntary organisations will be unaffected. A spokesperson for the Department said, “This is a complex area and while the legislation has not changed, the requirements the existing […]
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SDLP Assembly Member for Newry and Armagh Justin McNulty has claimed the fight for the retention of the Minor Injuries Unit in Armagh City is far from over and has called for the decision to be placed on the desk of a new Minister for Health. Speaking to Newry Times, McNulty explained, “Back […]
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Women in Business has recognised outstanding business women from across Northern Ireland at the 7th Annual Women in Business Awards. The Awards, presented at a gala evening, recognise the hard work, dedication and progress of local female business women and this year received a record number of entries. Eleven inspirational women together with […]
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