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Human Rights Commission visits Sacred Heart Grammar School

The Northern Ireland Human Rights Commission (NIHRC) recently visited Sacred Heart Grammar School as part of their educational engagement pilot. The NIHRC spoke to GCSE Learning for Life and Work pupils looking at human rights as part of their Citizenship module.     Students heard from the Commission on the work and role of the […]

Search for outstanding young GAA volunteers launched

Translink and Ulster GAA are calling on clubs across the province to nominate young people for the Translink Ulster GAA Young Volunteer of the Month award. Throughout the 2019 season, each month a winner will be selected who best represents the volunteering and community spirit of the GAA. At the end of the year, one […]

280 local school children join Chairman’s 66 mile Charity Walk

Councillor Mark Murnin Chairman of Newry, Mourne and Down District Council is set to embark on a 66 mile walk across the District in a 3-day event to raise funds for his three chosen charities; NI Air Ambulance; Newry Gateway and Glebe House. The Chairman’s Walk is a new initiative by Councillor Murnin as his […]

Horror as shocking scale of puppy farming worth millions to fraudsters revealed

More than £5 million has been raised by a HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) taskforce tackling dishonest dog breeders selling pups on the black market. HMRC set up the taskforce in October 2015 after discussions with animal welfare groups suggested tens of thousands of puppies were being reared in unregulated conditions and sold illicitly every […]

PSNI urges public to report suspicious activity over bank holiday weekend

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The PSNI has re-issued an appeal to the public to report suspicious activity over the bank holiday weekend. Speaking to Newry Times, Detective Superintendent Rachel Shields said, “In relation to ATM attacks, we have seen the positive result of the community and police successfully working together to tackle crime over the past week.     […]

Remembrance service to take place for babies and children who have died

Craigavon Area Hospital is hosting a special service to give thanks for and remember babies and children who have died following miscarriage, still birth, neonatal or infant death. The service will take place on Sunday 12 May 2019 at 3.00 pm in the Seagoe Parish Centre, 46 Seagoe Road, Portadown BT63 5HW.     The […]

The Mourne International Walking Festival returns another Giant Year

The Mourne International Walking Festival celebrates twenty-one years of outdoor enjoyment and discovery this year when the award-winning event returns on Friday 28 June. Celebrating everything the stunning Mourne Mountains area encapsulates and offering an adventure of discovery through its sweeping slopes and beautiful coastline views, the Festival brings three days of exploration and excitement. […]

Vaccines ‘still the first line of defence against killer diseases’

Dr Jillian Johnston, Consultant in Health Protection at the Public Health Agency (PHA) has reminded everyone that vaccines work by protecting society against many lethal diseases, but warns that we cannot become complacent. “Many childhood diseases that were common in the UK prior to the introduction of vaccination have been dramatically reduced or have disappeared […]

Former SDLP leader Margaret Ritchie joins board of Co-operation Ireland

Former SDLP Leader and Member of Parliament for South Down Margaret Ritchie has joined the board of Co-operation Ireland. Ms Ritchie replaces former Foyle MP Mark Durkan who has stepped down to run in the upcoming European elections.     Commenting on her appointment, Ms Ritchie said, “I am delighted to have been nominated and […]

Get your ‘tax credit’ ducks in a row

Tax credit recipients are being urged to get their ducks in a row as the new tax year kicks off and HMRC checks claimants’ circumstances to ensure claimants are still eligible.  If you’re claiming Tax Credits you should receive your annual renewal pack between April and June of this year.      If you don’t […]







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