Chairperson Of Newry Mourne and Down Council Charlie Casey has expressed his concern after a recent number of robberies in Newry. The Sinn Féin representative urged vigilance and told Newry Times, “There have unfortunately been a recent spate of robberies in the Dominic Street and Raymond Kelly Park vicinities. “An elderly couple home […]
Local SDLP MLA Sinead Bradley has said the findings of new research which show that one in three unpaid carers in Northern Ireland experience constant loneliness demand a response from political leaders. The South Down MLA, who has undertaken significant work on loneliness with Voluntary and Community sector organisations, said, “The findings of […]
Make smart moves to Newcastle Festival of Flight on 21 June 2019 and enjoy stress free summer travel either by using Translink’s special £19 Family and Friends ticket offering unlimited bus and rail day travel across NI for up to 2 adults and 4 children. Translink is also putting on a free shuttle bus aimed […]
Detectives are appealing for witnesses following the report of a burglary at a house in the Dominic Street area of Newry. Speaking to Newry Times, Detective Constable Woolsey said, “It was reported that sometime between 10:45am and 11:50am on Thursday afternoon, 6 June, entry was gained to the property and a sum of money was […]
The search is now on for Newry’s talented young filmmakers of the future. Schools and film clubs across Northern Ireland are being encouraged to get creative and submit entries for the prestigious Into Film Awards 2020. Marking its sixth exciting year, the Into Film Awards set out to find the most talented filmmakers, […]
A group of hopeful chefs are one step closer to discovering who will be named Chef of the Future; a new initiative for the hospitality industry organised by Henderson Foodservice with support from Newry Chamber of Commerce. Following an intensive day of cookery challenges and hot competition, four rising stars from across the borough were […]
TV Licensing customers over 75 will remain covered by a free TV licence until 31 May 2020 Following the BBC’s policy announcement on the future of the over 75s TV Licence fee, TV Licensing is advising customers currently receiving a free licence that they need not take any immediate action and that they will be […]
Pupils from across Northern Ireland attended a special awards ceremony at Belfast City Hall to celebrate 10 years of the Translink Eco Schools Travel Challenge. Taking place on World Environment Day during Translink’s Bus + Train Week, the awards recognize local pupil efforts to use more sustainable travel options for the journey to and from […]
To mark diabetes week (10-14 June) the Southern Health and Social Care Trust is raising awareness of the importance of insulin safety amongst staff, patients and carers. Throughout the week, the Trust’s Diabetes and Pharmacy teams will be promoting insulin safety and sharing good practice amongst staff across its community and hospital services. […]
Lisburn manufacturing company Decora Blind Systems Ltd is offering unemployed people (18 yrs+) job opportunities following completion of an intensive three-week Bridge to Employment training programme. In association with the Department for the Economy, the company has developed a training programme designed to provide trainees with a sound understanding of the tasks involved in working […]
