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With less than one week to go to the start of the World Cup in Russia, the Public Health Agency (PHA) is encouraging people to use the competition as inspiration to kick off some healthy habits. Mary Black, Assistant Director for Health and Social Wellbeing Improvement at the PHA, said, “The World Cup will see […]
Jun 12 2018 | Posted in
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Newry City Sinn Féin Councillor Charlie Casey has said that there is growing frustration in the Dromalane area amongst many local residents, pedestrians and motorists about the issue of car parking. “The situation is getting completely out of hand,” the local Councillor told Newry Times. “Cars are being literally abandoned by owners and […]
Jun 12 2018 | Posted in
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Sinn Féin MLA Sinéad Ennis along with local Warrenpoint Councillor Mickey Ruane have both welcomed a large £350,000 investment into major resurfacing and repair works along the Upper Dromore Road, Warrenpoint. Speaking to Newry Times, Ennis said, ‘This is a much-welcomed announcement by the Department for Infrastructure. “The Upper Dromore Road along with […]
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Northern Ireland’s first ever Health and Fitness Awards have been launched to help recognise and celebrate the industry’s leading professionals and organisers are seeking entries from individuals and organisations in Newry. The prestigious awards ceremony, which is sponsored by convenience retailer Centra, will take place on Saturday 22 September 2018 in the Crowne Plaza Belfast […]

A roadmap for the future of Daisy Hill Hospital’s Emergency Department is now a reality – thanks to a meaningful partnership between the local community, workforce and the health and social care system. The Department of Health has confirmed details of an investment package as part of a long-term plan to sustain and bolster urgent […]
Jun 11 2018 | Posted in
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Sinn Fein MLA Sinéad Ennis and Crotlieve Councillor Oksana McMahon along with Ballyholland School Principal Colum McAteer have met with the Education Authority’s Assistant Director Dale Hanna and Transport Manager Gary Scullion. The meeting was to speak about transport for new pupils who will be attending Ballyholland Primary School this school year. Earlier […]
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Nobody likes paying for parking, but which cities are charging the most? And, in which can you park for as little as 30p an hour? The UK Car Park Index reveals the cheapest and most expensive cities to park your car and it found that Newry offers the cheapest parking in the UK […]
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Over 100 pupils across Northern Ireland participated in the 2018 Hughes Insurance Let Them Play FA Cup on 31 May. The Hughes Insurance Let Them Play FA Cup is a five-a-side tournament, held annually for schools across Northern Ireland catering for pupils with a learning disability. Pictured (above) at the tournament are Rathore […]
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The regeneration of Newry city centre moved a step closer after a major report by international consultants Deloitte laid out plans aimed at delivering new investment, creating jobs and attracting visitors. The report was welcomed at a special meeting of the Newry Mourne and Down District Council’s Strategic Projects Working Group. Specifically, it […]
Jun 10 2018 | Posted in
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The Health and Social Care Board (HSCB) have congratulated its Chair, Dr Ian Clements, on being awarded the OBE in the Queen’s Birthday Honours list. HSCB Chief Executive Valerie Watts said it was a very fitting tribute to Dr Clements, who had made an exceptional contribution to both Health and Social Care (HSC) and the […]
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