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Police are appealing for information after a report of criminal damage at premises in the John Mitchel Place area of Newry. Speaking to Newry Times, Sergeant McDonald said, “Sometime overnight, Wednesday 27 March and Thursday 28 March, it was reported that a window of a church was damaged. “Enquiries are continuing and at […]
Mar 28 2019 | Posted in
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National charity Parentkind is hosting a “Parents’ Parliament” on Tuesday 2 April 2019 at Rathore School, 23 Martin’s Lane, Newry, where parents, politicians and education stakeholders will come together to discuss school policies that impact directly on families. This is the third of five Northern Ireland Parents’ Parliaments that Parentkind, the national charity that enables […]

A new £2m fund has been launched by the Ulster Community Investment Trust (UCIT) to assist church groups and faith-based organisations across Northern Ireland. UCIT is calling upon groups in the Newry area to apply for funding. Alan Moneypenny, Chairman of UCIT, said, “UCIT can provide churches and faith-based organisations with tailored, […]
Mar 28 2019 | Posted in
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Detectives are appealing for witnesses after reports of a number of burglaries in the Bessbrook area. Speaking to Newry Times, Detective Constable Brannigan said, “We received reports of burglaries in the Clogharevan Park, Millvale Park, Riverside Crescent and Main Street areas of Bessbrook between 8.40 and 10pm on Wednesday 13 March. “The next […]
Mar 28 2019 | Posted in
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SDLP MLA for Newry and Armagh Justin McNulty has said he is saddened but not surprised by the proposed shake up of Stroke Services by the Permanent Secretary at the Department of Health Richard Pengelly. Speaking to Newry Times, McNulty said, “The consultation launched by the Permanent Secretary is deeply disappointing. “It is […]
Mar 27 2019 | Posted in
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Local MP Mickey Brady has confirmed that Firmus Gas have confirmed they intend to extend their Gas Pipeline from the Green Road to Camlough. The Sinn Féin MP was commenting after he had facilitated a meeting with senior company officers to discuss the provision of their services. Mickey, who was accompanied by Oonagh […]
Mar 27 2019 | Posted in
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Lynne Metcalfe from Banbridge recently donated £1,416 to the Southern Health and Social Care Trust Acute Services Fund in memory of her daughter Hannah. Lynne completed the Belfast half-marathon in September and the Dublin marathon in October alongside organising a fundraising page to raise the money for the Bereavement Suite at Craigavon Area Hospital. […]
Mar 27 2019 | Posted in
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Health Professionals from the Southern Health and Social Care Trust have been recognised amongst the best in Northern Ireland at the recent Healthcare Awards ceremony. The Awards, now in their twentieth year, recognise projects and professionals that set the benchmark for industry excellence. They recognise team members that have gone that extra mile […]
Mar 26 2019 | Posted in
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A new licensing scheme aimed at improving conditions for occupiers and addressing issues that can affect neighbourhoods will be introduced for Houses in Multiple Occupation (HMO’s) from 1 April 2019. The licensing scheme will be the responsibility of local councils as the HMO regulatory function will transfer from the Northern Ireland Housing Executive (NIHE) to […]
Mar 26 2019 | Posted in
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Slieve Gullion Sinn Féin Councillor Mickey Larkin dropped in recently with the Newry & Mourne AutismNI Support Group for a cup of coffee, a chat and to offer advice and help if needed. Cllr Larkin said, “This local group hold monthly support meetings in Newry where a number of therapies are available for children with […]
Mar 25 2019 | Posted in
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