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Long and Muir open solar panel farm at Hydebank Prison | Newry News

Long and Muir open solar panel farm at Hydebank Prison | Newry News - newry times newspaper

Justice Minister Naomi Long and Environment Minister Andrew Muir have officially ‘switched on’ a new solar farm at Hydebank Wood Secure College and Female Prison.     The solar farm consists of 668 solar panels and is capable of producing 356 kWp of electricity, around 15% of the site’s total annual power needs. At current […]

Evidence shows devastating impact of paramilitary harm on mental health | Newry News

Evidence shows devastating impact of paramilitary harm on mental health | Newry News - newry latest news online

A paper by the Northern Ireland Executive’s Programme on Paramilitarism and Organised Crime (EPPOC) confirms the disturbing relationship between paramilitarism and poor mental health in Northern Ireland.     Whilst it has been internationally recognised that violence affects wellbeing, this paper is specific to NI and sets out the extent to which paramilitary harm negatively […]

Economy Minister calls on workers to ‘Drive Danger Out’ | Newry News

Economy Minister calls on workers to ‘Drive Danger Out’ | Newry News - latest news in newry ireland

Following simple steps and checks when driving vehicles in the workplace can help reduce deaths and injuries at work.     That was the message today as Economy Minister Conor Murphy endorsed the Health and Safety Executive for Northern Ireland (HSENI) ‘Drive Danger Out’ campaign at an event in Parliament Buildings, Stormont. Since 2012, 36 […]

Dual market access key to unlocking growth opportunities in Germany – Murphy | Newry News

Dual market access key to unlocking growth opportunities in Germany – Murphy | Newry News - news today newry

Economy Minister Conor Murphy has started a two-day visit to Germany to strengthen trade relations and explore new opportunities in a range of high-potential sectors.     Speaking from Berlin, Minister Murphy says, “Germany is the largest economy in Europe and one of the largest globally. “The north’s dual market access puts us in prime […]

Derramore Forest Staff Appeal To ‘Irresponsible Dog Owners’ | Newry News

Derramore Forest Staff Appeal To ‘Irresponsible Dog Owners’ | Newry News - newry times news

Slieve Gullion area Councillor Declan Murphy has appealed to dog owners to act responsibly and have respect for the community and clean up after their dog.     Councillor Murphy made his appeal after National Trust staff appealed to dog owners using the Derramore Estate to pick up after their dogs. The local Councillor explains, […]

Liverpool and NI star Bradley backs road safety campaign | Newry News

Liverpool and NI star Bradley backs road safety campaign | Newry News - newry sports news

Northern Ireland international and Liverpool football star Conor Bradley is the latest big-name signing to support a Department for Infrastructure campaign aimed at reducing road deaths.     Bradley, fresh from a recent 2-0 victory against Luxembourg with the NI squad in the Nations League, has given his backing to the ‘Share the Road to […]

Muir supports campaign to help combat illegal breeding and smuggling of puppies | Newry News

Muir supports campaign to help combat illegal breeding and smuggling of puppies | Newry News - newry pets

Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs Minister Andrew Muir recently visited Larne Harbour to hear about the ongoing work to tackle puppy smuggling.     The Minister met with members of the multi-agency enforcement Paws for Thought Group and had the opportunity to hear first-hand how this joined-up approach is helping combat the illegal breeding and […]

Advice NI warns thousands of scam victims ‘going unsupported and unreported’ | Newry News

Advice NI warns thousands of scam victims 'going unsupported and unreported' | Newry News - newry newspaper

Advice NI has warned that thousands of scam victims across Northern Ireland, including Lurgan are going unreported and unsupported in debt recovery, as fraudulent schemes become increasingly sophisticated and difficult to detect.     It advises the consequences of these scams can be life-changing, leaving many individuals facing long-term debt and severe financial issues. Recent […]

Switchover date for new livestock identification tag codes extended | Newry News

Switchover date for new livestock identification tag codes extended | Newry News - newry times

DAERA has extended the switchover date when the ‘UK’ prefix livestock tags can no longer be used to 30 June 2025.     From that date, only ‘XI’ prefix tags can be used on newborn cattle, sheep and goats. New ‘XI’ prefixed livestock tags have been available to purchase from tag suppliers since 24 June […]

Economy Minister paves way for increased support for graduate entry medical students | Newry News

Economy Minister paves way for increased support for graduate entry medical students | Newry News - daisy hill newry

Economy Minister Conor Murphy has announced his intention to offer greater financial support for graduate entry medical students from 2025/26.     From the 2025/26 academic year, the Minister intends for students at the Graduate Entry Medical School at Ulster University’s Derry campus to be able to access a Government loan for tuition fees. The […]







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