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SDLP MLA for Newry and Armagh Justin McNulty has welcomed services changes by the Southern Health and Social Care Trust to expand their X-ray service to a seven days a week. Speaking to Newry Times, McNulty said, “Our health care system is under real pressure and no matter what service you visit, be that the […]
May 30 2018 | Posted in
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Newry, Mourne and Down District Council want parents to know that ‘together we’ve got this’ when it comes to child safety. In support of Child Safety Week, led by the Child Accident Prevention Trust, the Council Home Safety team want parents, carers and professionals to know help is available when it comes to protecting children […]

A local family has praised Daisy Hill Hospital’s paediatric team’s innovative screening programme following the detection of a major heart condition in their new born baby girl. After a very normal pregnancy and delivery on 25th April, Katie Dinsmore and partner Alan were getting ready to take baby Dáire home to her big sister Brooke […]
May 29 2018 | Posted in
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Warrenpoint Town Football Club have agreed terms with Francis McCaffrey. Having played against the ‘Point in the past he has impressed the new management enough to bring him to the squad. Manager Stephen McDonnell said he was delighted to acquire his signature. McCaffrey has experience playing at a high level as he has […]
May 29 2018 | Posted in
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Sinn Féin Newry and Armagh MLA Megan Fearon has said that the “Yes” Vote was a further step in building a better Ireland for women. She commended the result of the referendum and said it had delivered “a momentous day for all the people of Ireland”. Speaking from the count centre in Louth […]
May 28 2018 | Posted in
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Lorcan Forde has left Warrenpoint Town to join Linfield. Speaking to Newry Times, Chairman Connaire McGreevy stated, “The last few seasons Lorcan has showed that he has got what it takes to play at the top level. “Lorcan took on responsibility this season and played a huge role in keeping us in the […]
May 28 2018 | Posted in
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The Department for the Economy has launched a competition and is inviting applications to find Apprentice of the Year 2018. Speaking on the day of the launch Permanent Secretary, Noel Lavery said, “The Apprentice of the Year Awards started back in 2001. These awards recognise apprentices who have demonstrated exceptional progress as well as personal […]

The Northern Ireland Trading Standards Service (TSS) are warning consumers to beware of websites posing as UK based businesses, selling poor quality dresses at knock down prices. With wedding season now well upon us, the hunt for the perfect dress, mother of the bride or guest outfit may lead many to search online for that […]
May 28 2018 | Posted in
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The Rural Crime Partnership (RCP), including partners from the Department of Justice and Police Service of Northern Ireland, has launched a subsidised support scheme especially for people living in rural areas. The scheme aims to help tackle the growing number of quad and trailer theft by encouraging owners to fit an electronic tracking device to […]
May 25 2018 | Posted in
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The second of this year’s firmus energy Fab Five Athletic Series hailed another great success with 230 participants taking part, including a number of first time competitors. The popularity of this much-coveted event has grown in the last few years and the recent second event saw participants come from across the region, including groups from […]
May 25 2018 | Posted in
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