Stories written by Newry Times

Slieve Gullion Councillor Terry Hearty has said that the discovery of drug-taking paraphernalia close to the Primary School in Glassdrommond had caused great concern. He has appealed to those involved to stop and think of the impact of drug use on themselves, their families and the community. Speaking to Newry Times, the local […]
Aug 17 2018 | Posted in
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A typical Power NI customer will have to find a further £68 per year for their electricity, following Power NI’s announcement today of a 13.8% price rise from 1 October this year. Speaking to Newry Times, John French, Chief Executive of The Consumer Council, said, “From October, a typical household using Power NI will see […]
Aug 16 2018 | Posted in
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On Saturday 18 and Sunday 19 August, a sleeping 36-foot giant called Finn arrives in Warrenpoint in the hope that local residents and tourists can help wake him up. Travelling across by ferry from Carlingford, giant Finn will move through Warrenpoint town centre as part of a noisy parade on Saturday 18 August at 4pm*, […]

Two gym managers from Newry have been shortlisted for Northern Ireland’s first ever Health and Fitness Awards. Declan Trainor from The GYM Newry and Derrick Harris from Newry Leisure Centre are both in the running for Gym Manager of the Year. Over 200 entries were received and independently judged by a highly experienced […]
Aug 16 2018 | Posted in
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Students across Northern Ireland are receiving exam results and, depending upon the results received, asking themselves ‘Where do I go from here?’ Obtaining exam results is an exciting and important milestone in the life of a young person and making informed decisions about the various career options available is vital to effective career planning. […]

Did you know that some medicines should be stopped temporarily during any sickness that might make you short of fluids (for example-vomiting, diarrhoea or a high temperature)? This is because they can increase the risk of kidney damage, known as Acute Kidney Injury or AKI, occurring during the illness. Anyone living with a […]
Aug 15 2018 | Posted in
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Students who collect their GCSE results in two weeks and plan to stay in full time education or unpaid training are still eligible for child benefit – but their parents must inform HMRC of their plans so it’s not automatically stopped on August 31. Forms have been sent to more than 620,000 people whose benefit […]
Aug 15 2018 | Posted in
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Sinn Féin Deputy Leader Michelle O’Neill has accused the British Government of duplicity over controversial new legislation which she said is “clearly preparing for a hard border in Ireland”. According to O’Neill, the legislation currently going through Westminster would see the creation of a one-mile border zone where members of the public can be stopped, […]
Aug 15 2018 | Posted in
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Newry, Mourne and Down Sinn Féin Councillor Liz Kimmins has said that the current condition of the road surface along 4th Street in Barcroft is in dire need of resurfacing. Speaking to Newry Times, the local Councillor said, “Following representations from myself and the local community Transport NI have completed the repair of one pothole […]
Aug 14 2018 | Posted in
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The Department for the Economy and the Federation of Small Businesses (FSB) are encouraging local businesses to consider the benefits of opening their doors to school pupils via work experience. Frances O’Hara, head of the Department for the Economy’s Careers Service said, “It is vital we all continue to work towards developing a strong local […]