
Police have confirmed that a man who died following a one vehicle road traffic collision on the Bessbrook Road near Markethill yesterday (Thursday 11th January) was Arthur Patrick Lavery. Arthur was aged 62 and from the Poyntzpass area. Speaking to Newry Times, Constable Michael McNee said, “The collision occurred just before 2.45pm when […]
Jan 12 2018 | Posted in
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Dear Editor, On behalf of Concern Worldwide, I would like to thank the people of Newry and local volunteers for your kind support last year in helping some of the most vulnerable people living in the world’s toughest places. Thanks to your commitment, children like five-year-old Yasmiin Hassan from Somalia are alive and […]

The Southern Health and Social Care Trust ‘Fit4U 2’ programme aims to empower adults with learning disabilities to improve their health and wellbeing through participation in physical activity and sports. Activities include group exercise, boccia, kurling, archery, team games, ball skills, indoor golf, football, dance and badminton. Activities take place during the day […]
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A former pupil of St Colman’s College in Newry has been named the winner of the prestigious Hans Sloane medal which recognises excellence in A level science. The Hans Sloane (Memorial Fund) Trust, in partnership with National Museums NI, was established in 1960 to commemorate the life and work of the celebrated Killyleagh physician, scientist […]

January can be hard for working parents—any form of routine has disappeared, the kids don’t want to go back to school, the dreaded bank statement and/or credit card bill arrives—and let’s not mention the five-week wait until payday! To help parents take stock of their finances in 2018, Employers For Childcare urges all parents to […]
Jan 11 2018 | Posted in
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For the first time in the Southern Trust, a team of Mental Health Peer Support Workers will be based on an acute inpatient ward. Peer support is the introduction of people who have lived experience of mental health difficulties into the mental health workforce. It is a hugely significant step to ensuring services […]
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Anna McCracken, from Newry was recognised for her achievements post-stroke at the recent Northern Ireland Life after Stroke Award Celebrations in Riddell Hall, Belfast. The Northern Ireland Life after Stroke Award Celebration Event recognises everyone in Northern Ireland who was nominated for a UK Life after Stroke Award. Around 30 people from across […]
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The 2018/19 Northern Ireland Regional Food Programme (NIRFP), which is a DAERA-funded programme to help raise the profile of quality regional food, is now open for applications. This important funding programme within the food and drink sector encourages collaboration between all sectors and representative bodies within the local food industry. The programme has […]
Jan 10 2018 | Posted in
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The Southern Health and Social Care Trust is urging staff who may be affected by domestic abuse to seek help. Domestic abuse is any incident of threatening behaviour, violence or abuse (psychological, physical, verbal, sexual, financial or emotional) inflicted on one person by another, where they are intimate partners or family members, irrespective of gender […]
Jan 10 2018 | Posted in
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Newry-based Around Noon has added to its remarkable track record of industry recognition in recent weeks with a number of significant award wins. Around Noon is a fast-growing manufacturer of sandwiches, wraps, salads, juices and bakery items. Hot off the heels of being listed as one of the UK’s fastest-growing companies, ranking within […]
Jan 10 2018 | Posted in
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