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Let down by the system, Newry woman speaks out: Part One

This week is eating disorder awareness week and each week in Northern Ireland between 50 and 120 people develop Anorexia Nervosa and around 170 people develop Bulimia Nervosa. In terms of overall prevalence here, evidence indicates that approximately 340-1,700 people suffer from anorexia and 17,000 suffer from Bulimia (Figures  true for 2002). In 2008 figures indicated […]

Newry Style City – The Story

I was very excited to recently get together with Orla Jackson, one of the key committee members, tasked with organising Newry Style City 2012, which returns again this March  after the massive success of its first outing in 2011. Orla explained that the idea for Newry Style City came about in January 2011, when feeling […]

Fashion Fix

This week the Newry Times headed down to the second heat of the Miss Armagh Miss Down competition in the Cobbles bar to get our “fashion fix”.The competition was fierce but it wasn’t only the contestants that were flaunting their style,members of the audience were too. Check out some of the hot picks below. Name: Aisling McConville […]

In Pictures: Miss Armagh & Miss Down 2012 Heat 2

The second heat of Miss Armagh and Miss Down 2012 took place at Cobbles last night in Newry. Miss Armagh & Miss Down 2012 is a beauty contest in association with Miss Ireland and Miss World. Newry Times will be covering the girl’s journey right through to the final. Click on any photo to enlarge. […]

Miss Down and Miss Armagh Heat 1 a huge success

The first heat of the Miss Down and Miss Armagh beauty pageant was an overwhelming success and a night enjoyed by all those lucky to be in Cobbles. The competition was the brainchild of three local business women. Michaela McAteer -Lipplicious Make-up Artistry, Julie Lynch-Absolute Entertainment Ireland and Shaneen McAteer- Marketing Executive for both newly […]

In Pictures: Miss Armagh & Miss Down 2012 Heat 1

The first heat of Miss Armagh and Miss Down 2012 was officially launched tonight (12th February 2012) in Cobbles, Newry. Miss Armagh & Miss Down 2012 is a beauty contest in association with Miss Ireland and Miss World. The glamorous ladies took part in various activities under the watchful gaze of a judging panel of […]

Complimentary Therapies- not just a luxury

Anne-Marie McQuaid, a local complementary therapist is promoting health and well-being throughout the community.  It is that time of year again that people will be racking their brains thinking of what to get their loved ones for Valentine’s.  Of course flowers and a meal are lovely or even a beauty treatment but have you considered […]

Launch of Miss Northern Ireland 2012

The search for Miss Northern Ireland 2012 launched last week (Wed 01 Feb) with a glamorous brunch at the Europa Hotel where insurance company Open+Direct was named as the proud title sponsor for this year’s event.  Contestant organiser Alison Campbell and the current title holder Finola Guinnane – who reached top 20 at Miss World 2011 […]

Newry Style City Launches

Newry Chamber of Commerce & Trade hosted the launch of Newry Style City week in Bellinis on Tuesday 7th February. At the launch delegates representing Newry’s retail, hospitality and service sectors were informed about the exciting plans for Newry Style City 2012. Ms Orla Jackson, Chief Executive, Newry Chamber, advised, “Newry Style City is a […]

Have Your Say – Valentines Day

At the Newry Times, we are always interested in what the Newry public have to say about all the latest news stories, events and special days throughout the year.  With that in mind our reporter, Emma, went out to hear what you all had to say about Valentines Day. Love it or loathe it, it […]







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