
Applications are now open for Live Here Love Here’s Small Grants Scheme, where communities across Northern Ireland can benefit from up to £5,000 of funding to improve their local area. The Small Grants Scheme, which is now in its sixth year, is spearheaded by environmental charity Keep Northern Ireland Beautiful’s Live Here Love Here Campaign […]

Young adults who may have less experience of the tax system should be especially vigilant against springtime refund scams, warns HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC). Scammers are increasingly targeting vulnerable or elderly people and those with less familiarity with the tax system, such as young adults. During April and May, fraudsters regularly blitz […]
May 16 2019 | Posted in
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Picturesque Warrenpoint is once again set to play host to some of the world’s leading blues and jazz performers who are heading to the County Down town for the 21st International Guinness® Blues on the Bay Festival from 22 – 27 May 2019. Sponsored by Diageo, the festival attracts thousands of music-loving locals and tourists […]

The Department of Health, the Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs and the Food Standards Agency have launched a five-year action plan to fight antimicrobial resistance. The Chief Medical Officer, the Chief Veterinary Officer and the Director of the FSA in Northern Ireland were all present at the launch. Antimicrobial resistance (AMR) […]
May 16 2019 | Posted in
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Detectives from PSNI Organised Crime Unit have conducted nine searches across the Newry and South Armagh areas this week. Detective Inspector Keith Gawley said, “Detectives conducted a number of searches in the South Armagh and Newry areas, making one arrest and recovering more than £50,000 in cash, mobile phones and documentation. “Two lorries […]
May 15 2019 | Posted in
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Independent Newry City Councillor Gavin Malone has called for the retention of the stroke unit at Daisy Hill. The Support Our Stroke Services committee said that the Department of Health have failed to consider all options available. Speaking to Newry Times, Councillor Malone stated, “It is absolutely imperative that we retain the vital […]
May 15 2019 | Posted in
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A Northern Ireland sailing charity has welcomed a majestic tall ship and its crew at Victoria Lock in Newry after its 12 day voyage from Essex across the North Sea, English Channel and Irish Sea. The Volharding, which was built in 1886, arrived in Carlingford with its crew of six volunteers and two professional sailors, […]
May 15 2019 | Posted in
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Police are appealing for information after the report of anti-social driving on the Dublin Road area of Newry on Thursday, 9 May. Speaking to Newry Times, Constable Gerry Roberts said, “We received a report of anti-social driving at 11.30 pm on Thursday night.” Officers attended and observed a vehicle attempting to ‘donut’. He […]
May 14 2019 | Posted in
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For International Learn to Swim Week, STA (Swimming Teachers’ Association) has revealed the findings of a new report, which shows that 62% of parents in Northern Ireland think swimming is the most important sport for children to learn – with 52% saying it is an invaluable life skill. However, while this research suggests that the […]
May 14 2019 | Posted in
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The Department of Finance has today announced a review of the non-domestic rating system in Northern Ireland. Launching the review, Sue Gray Permanent Secretary at the Department of Finance said, “In recent years significant changes have taken place in our high streets and town centres. “It is critical from a business perspective, as […]
May 14 2019 | Posted in
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