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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 […]

Greater Newry Area Business Awards 2019 now open for applications

Newry, Mourne and Down District Council are delighted to be a principal sponsor for the 2019 Greater Newry Area Business Awards.   The awards ceremony will be held in the Canal Court Hotel on Thursday 27 June.     Speaking to Newry Times about the 2019 Business Awards Chamber President, Paul Convery said, “The Greater Newry […]

Call for information after serious car accidents

SDLP Slieve Gullion Councillor Pete Byrne has called for information on two car incidents in the Crossmaglen area over the last two weeks. Speaking to Newry Times, Byrne said, “On the evening of Friday 12 April, a vehicle was involved in a hit and run incident in Crossmaglen Square.     “Eye witnesses noticed that […]

Rates discount deadline approaching

A 4% discount is available to domestic ratepayers if they pay their rate bill in full by Friday 10 May 2019. The discount is available to ratepayers of occupied or vacant domestic properties.     If Land & Property Services (LPS) receives payment in full in a single transaction by the discount day, ratepayers will […]

Newry and Mourne attractions shortlisted for ‘Best Small Visitor Attraction’

Belfast City Airport has partnered with Tourism NI and all eleven local Councils for a competition to celebrate the region’s lesser known attractions and experiences.     The shortlist for Northern Ireland’s ‘Best’ Small Visitor Attraction, a competition launched by George Best Belfast City Airport in partnership with Tourism NI, has been announced. The shortlisted […]

‘Renewed talks must address and resolve equality and rights issues’ – Newry MLA

Newry and Armagh MLA Conor Murphy has said that Sinn Féin wants the institutions restored immediately and it was essential that renewed talks delivered rights and equality for all. The MLA, who is his Party’s Chief Negotiator, was commenting on the announcement of renewed political talks. “Renewed political talks must urgently address and resolve the […]







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