The Public Health Agency (PHA) is urging everyone who falls into an eligible group to get the free flu vaccine. Embed from Getty Images The call comes as the agency launches this year’s flu vaccination programme, offering vaccines which are specially formulated to tackle the strains of the virus which are expected to […]
A brand new podcast studio has opened in the heart of Newry and looks set to make [sound] waves in the Northern Ireland business community. Based on-site in popular co-working space Granite Exchange, the podcast studio is equipped with the latest state-of-the-art recording equipment. The explosion of popularity in Podcasting over the last […]
Police are appealing for information following a report of a two-vehicle road traffic collision. The collision happened on the Gosford Road area of Newry on Tuesday 8 September 2020. Speaking to Newry Times, Inspector Kitt said, “Shortly after 3 pm, it was reported that a blue Volkswagen Golf and a black […]
After being involved in an accident, you want to get back on the road quickly. Embed from Getty Images The last thing you need in these busy times is to be dealing with insurance companies and repairers or damage assessors yourself. CRASH Services takes care of everything with one phone call, […]
GP practices are still open to treat patients, provide advice and issue prescriptions and GPs want anyone who has a health concern to feel reassured that they will be able to get an appointment and see a GP if necessary. GP leaders, Dr Margaret O’Brien from the Health and Social Care Board, Dr […]
Sinn Fén MP Chris Hazzard has said the British government is playing a dangerous game of chicken in its approach to the Brexit negotiations. Speaking to Newry Times, the South Down MP said, “The British government is once again showing an utterly reckless disregard for the north, our economy and our peace agreements […]
Whether you’re a fresh-faced 17-year-old or a silver fox fast-approaching pension age, your Northern Ireland driving test can be one of the most daunting experiences of your life. Embed from Getty Images In 2019-20 there were 55,400 driving tests conducted in Northern Ireland. Thankfully, there was a 58% pass-rate. But how do you […]
Up to 40,000 face coverings are to be made available to vulnerable groups by the Department for Communities. The Department is providing £28,000 funding support to the second phase of the ‘Big Community Sew’ initiative. The initiative has enabled a team of community-led volunteers to produce 22,000 face coverings for those most in […]
St Paul’s High School, Bessbrook, and St Louis’ Grammar School in Kilkeel are among 100 schools involved in a new roll-out of part-time 20mph speed limit scheme across Northern Ireland announced today by Infrastructure Minister, Nichola Mallon. Making the announcement, Minister Mallon said, “I made a commitment in June to allocate £2million of […]
Over 20,000 motorists trust Granite Breakdown. And it’s not just because of our reputation for reliability; it’s our £30 package that covers you in all situations. Embed from Getty Images Nobody expects a flat tyre, a smoking engine or mechanical faults. But should the worst happen, you’ll know that with our annual membership, we take […]
