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Police remind people to be vigilant in the run up to Christmas

In the run up to Christmas, police are urging homeowners to take steps to protect their property and reduce their risk of becoming a victim of crime this festive season. Police are also asking people to look out for vulnerable neighbours and relatives during the festive period.     Chief Superintendent Simon Walls said, “We […]

Research reveals County Down attitudes to Christmas

When it comes to Christmas, Northern Ireland consumers are sticklers for tradition, eager and well-organised, and keen to manage their spending, according to research carried out by Lidl Northern Ireland.  The supermarket, whose powerful low price, high-quality proposition confirmed it as Northern Ireland’s fastest-growing supermarket last Christmas, with highest-ever footfall and a record 16% sales […]

Competition invites schoolchildren to tackle marine litter with art

Schoolchildren across Northern Ireland are being encouraged to explore the growing problem of marine litter in our seas by creating a piece of artwork from everyday plastic items strewn across their local shores. The Marine Litter Art Competition, organised by Ulster Wildlife and the NI Science Festival, is part of an ongoing effort to raise […]

£2.1m investment for community pharmacists

A new Pharmacy First service has been launched in Northern Ireland this winter, which will enable patients to have a consultation in a private area with their community pharmacist for advice and treatment for sore throats, colds and flu-like illness. The service will be available from participating community pharmacies from 1 December 2018 until 31 […]

Police issue warning after ‘significant amounts of money’ lost in scam incidents

A senior police officer is urging the public to be vigilant after two recent reports of people who were scammed out of significant amounts of money.  Speaking to Newry Times, Chief Superintendent Simon Walls said, “Unfortunately, these are just two examples of online scams where two people have been taken advantage of and lost a […]

DkIT Signs MOU with Newry company STATSports

Dundalk Institute of Technology (DkIT) has announced a new strategic alliance with leading sports technology firm, Newry company STATSports. The announcement will see a strengthening of ties between both organisations with increased collaboration across research and course provision in the areas of Sports Performance and Sports Data Analytics.     The Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) […]

Launch of consultation on measures to tackle stalking in Northern Ireland

The Department of Justice has launched a public consultation seeking views on measures to address stalking in Northern Ireland. The ‘Stalking – A Serious Concern’ consultation focuses on the impact of stalking on victims and the wider community and asks whether the introduction of a specific offence of stalking in Northern Ireland could offer victims […]

Home to School Transport Review launched

SEN Northern Ireland - Newry City newspaper

The Department of Education has announced a review of the current home to school transport policy. The aim of the review is to ensure that home to school transport is fit for purpose and is sustainable over the long term.     In the region of 84,000 pupils are currently eligible for transport assistance which […]

Local community asked to help boost broadband

The Department for the Economy is asking broadband suppliers and members of the public to help ensure they have correctly identified all those postcodes that contain premises currently unable to access 30 megabits per second (Mbps) broadband services. People are asked to check the lists published online at www.nidirect.gov.uk/broadband-improvement or visit their local council offices […]

Prevent home heating oil theft this winter

With colder weather upon us, and many households stocking up with home heating oil, The Consumer Council has shared tips to avoid potential oil theft. Richard Williams, Head of Energy Policy at The Consumer Council, said, “Home heating oil tanks can be a target for thieves, especially if they are unsecure.     “If you […]







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