Newry photographer Caoimhe Clements is set to launch an epilepsy-themed photography exhibition. Caoimhe, 21, was diagnosed with epilepsy as a new-born baby. Article continues below She has been seizure-free for around two years but said she used to have partial seizures lasting around 30 seconds every month, leaving her feeling panicked, overwhelmed and very emotional. […]
Oct 28 2019 | Posted in
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TIME TO SHINE LEADER We hope to have a unique opportunity for someone to gain experience in our Foundation, a leading charity based in Camlough. We have been shortlisted for the Rank Foundation’s Time to Shine programme and if successful will be funded to offer a one-year employment contract to a young person […]
Warrenpoint Town have agreed terms with Barry Gray to take on the management affairs of the senior team. Speaking to Newry Times, Connaire McGreevy, Managing Director, welcomed Gray back to the ‘Point. Article continues below He told Newry Times, “This appointment is about stability following a rough start to the league campaign. “Barry […]
Oct 25 2019 | Posted in
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A beautiful Sessile Oak Tree in Rostrevor, County Down, has been crowned Northern Ireland’s Tree of the Year in a search for the nation’s best-loved tree. Organised by the Woodland Trust, the competition was open to any living tree in the UK – with Northern Ireland, England, Scotland and Wales each having its own contest1. […]
Oct 25 2019 | Posted in
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A 54 year old man has been charged with attempted burglary and criminal damage. It is believed the charges relate to an attempted burglary at residential premises at the Glen Villas area of Newry. Article continues below The attempted burglary took place on Thursday 24 October. Detectives continue to investigate the circumstances surrounding […]
Oct 25 2019 | Posted in
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Detectives are investigating a serious assault on a man in Newry at around 2 am. It happened on Saturday morning, 19 October. Article continues below The 34-year-old was walking on Canal Street when a silver five-door Volkswagen Golf pulled up alongside him at the Merchants Quay junction. Two men got out of the […]
Oct 25 2019 | Posted in
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❝ People of all ages should learn CPR so more lives can be saved. ❞ That was the key message from Professor Charlotte McArdle, NI’s Chief Nursing Officer, who was speaking at a ‘World Restart a Heart’ Day event in St Mary’s Grammar School, Belfast. Five schools across NI took part in informal […]
Oct 25 2019 | Posted in
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The Department for the Economy has launched a new Innovation Accreditation Programme for local businesses. The programme aims to highlight the importance of innovation for business growth and create more awareness of the value of innovation, as well as demonstrating how to innovate. Article continues below The ultimate goal is to increase the number of […]
Oct 25 2019 | Posted in
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The owner of a Newry day spa who started her business in a rented room just three years ago has expanded into 3,500 sq ft premises at River Street in the city, where she employs 11 staff. Lisa McCrink, who trained in health, beauty and wellness treatments alongside a 15-year career in the corporate sector, […]
Oct 24 2019 | Posted in
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SDLP MLA for Newry and Armagh Justin McNulty has called for the Department for Communities to make swift progress on the reform of betting and lotteries legislation. Speaking to Newry Times, McNulty explained, “Betting, gaming and lotteries legislation in the North is outdated and in need of urgent reform. Article continues below “Our present legislation […]
Oct 24 2019 | Posted in
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