
The Consumer Council has reminded local consumers that following the Freeview changes on the 4 September 2019, support is still available for householders that are still missing their Freeview or Saorview channels after completing a retune. On the 4 September 2019, Freeview consumers in Northern Ireland were asked to retune their TV or set-top box […]
Oct 16 2019 | Posted in
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Detectives are appealing for information and witnesses following the report of a burglary. It happened at a house on the Flagstaff Road, Newry on Saturday, 12 October. Article continues below Some time between 11.15 am and 10.30 pm the property was entered. According to police, a bedroom was ransacked. Speaking to Newry Times, […]
Oct 16 2019 | Posted in
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This Breast Cancer Awareness Month the Public Health Agency (PHA) is raising awareness of signs and symptoms of the condition, and encouraging women to look out for changes in their breasts. “There were 1,478 cases of breast cancer diagnosed in Northern Ireland in 2017,” said Dr Louise Herron, Consultant in Service Development and Screening at […]
Oct 16 2019 | Posted in
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Former Northern Ireland Goalkeeper Pat Jennings has teamed up with Northern Ireland Fire & Rescue Service (NIFRS) to highlight the added risk from fire to people aged 50 and over. It has been revealed that 87% of people who lost their lives in accidental house fires in the last 4 years were aged 50 and […]
Oct 15 2019 | Posted in
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Detectives investigating the report of a burglary in Mullaghbawn on Sunday, 13 October are appealing for information. Speaking to Newry Times, Detective Sergeant Johnston said, “We received a report shortly before 9 am that a man had gained entry to the house in the Aughanduff Road area shortly after 8 am. Article continues below “The […]
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Health and Social Care in Northern Ireland in partnership with Adoption UK are urgently seeking new adopters. There is a current shortage of available adopters who can meet the needs of the many children requiring placement. Article continues below This year’s ‘Adoption Changes Lives’ campaign, which coincides with Adoption Week NI (14-20 October), will focus […]
Oct 15 2019 | Posted in
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Sinn Féin Councillor Oonagh Magennis has welcomed the decision by Newry, Mourne and Down Council to contact the Financial Secretary of the Treasury with a view to scrapping ATM charges. Councillors unanimously supported Cllr. Magennis’ motion, which called on the Council to contact the Financial Secretary to the Treasury, asking that he look at this […]
Oct 14 2019 | Posted in
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Business leaders in Newry are being encouraged to avail of a free major new Brexit advice service – Brexit Ready NI – delivered by leading business body Institute of Directors Northern Ireland (IoD NI) in partnership with KPMG. Brexit Ready NI is open to members and non-members and will run throughout October, featuring webinars and […]

Detectives in Newry are appealing for information following reports of a number of public order incidents in the Bernagh Park area of Meigh on Thursday 10 October. Police were called to the area following reports of damage to vehicles and multiple assaults on Thursday evening at around 8pm. Article continues below There have been no […]
Oct 14 2019 | Posted in
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The Consumer Council is advising ATOL protected Thomas Cook customers to claim their refund as soon as possible. Speaking to Newry Times, Richard Williams, Head of Transport Policy at The Consumer Council, said, “If you had an ATOL protected booking with Thomas Cook, you may be entitled to make a claim for a refund via […]
Oct 11 2019 | Posted in
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