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DAERA and USPCA urge public to think carefully before buying apet this Christmas | Newry Ireland News

DAERA and USPCA urge the public to think carefully before buying a pet this Christmas | Newry Ireland News - down newspaper

Hundreds of animals are abandoned every year in Northern Ireland following the festive season as the novelty of receiving a pet as a Christmas present has worn off.     With Christmas approaching, the Department for Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs (DAERA) has teamed up with the well-known Northern Ireland animal welfare charity, the Ulster […]

Nominate your school for Derrytrasna Pastoral Care Awards | Newry Ireland News

Nominate your school for Derrytrasna Pastoral Care Awards | Newry Ireland News - newry news

The Department of Education, in partnership with the Public Health Agency, is seeking examples of outstanding pastoral care in schools.     The Derrytrasna Pastoral Care Award provides recognition to school communities that have demonstrated exceptional cooperative effort in supporting the pastoral care of pupils by going above and beyond to make a real difference […]

Short film airs to promote social work as a career choice | Newry Ireland News

Short film airs to promote social work as a career choice | Newry Ireland News - news newry today

A short film has aired showcasing the contribution of social workers in making a difference in the lives of children and families.     ‘Changing Lives – the Vital Role of Social Workers in Children’s Services in Northern Ireland’ was commissioned to highlight the value of social work and help promote it as a rewarding […]

Consultation launched on draft Tourism Strategy | Newry Ireland News

Consultation launched on draft Tourism Strategy | Newry Ireland News - news in newry

The Department for the Economy has launched a public consultation on a draft Tourism Strategy for Northern Ireland, which outlines a 10-year plan to increase the value of tourism here.     This draft strategy sets out a vision that seeks to establish Northern Ireland as a year-round world-class destination which is renowned for its […]

Power NI Partner Up With Plain Numbers | Newry Ireland News

Power NI Partner Up With Plain Numbers | Newry Ireland News - newry local news

Northern Ireland’s leading energy provider, Power NI, part of Energia Group, has become the first energy provider in Northern Ireland to partner up with organisation Plain Numbers to create clearer communications for customers who struggle with numeracy.     Key members of the Power NI Customer Solutions teams have already started the comprehensive Plain Numbers […]

Hospital parking charges consultation launched | Newry City News

Hospital parking charges consultation launched | Newry City News - newry news now

The Department of Health has launched an eight-week consultation on the option of re-introducing hospital car parking charges.     The consultation follows a direction from the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland Rt Hon Chris Heaton-Harris MP, requiring Northern Ireland departments to launch public consultations on revenue-raising measures. This is in the context of […]

Top tips on reducing your food costs | Newry Ireland News

Top tips on reducing your food costs | Newry Ireland News - down newspaper

With the high cost of food a concern for 95% of consumers in Northern Ireland, the Consumer Council has put together some tips to help save you money at each stage of your food shop.     “We know from our consumer research that households in Northern Ireland are already changing their shopping, cooking and […]

64% of local food businesses ‘concerned with consequences of food safety breaches’ | Newry City News

64% of local food businesses 'concerned with consequences of food safety breaches' | Newry City News - newry news today

safefood is encouraging small food businesses in the Newry area to benefit from its free food safety e-learning tool – ‘safefood for business’ – as new research shows that 64% of local food enterprises have extreme concerns with the consequences of food safety breaches.     The research by safefood, the all-island body responsible for […]

Bereaved parents urged to check eligibility for financial support | Newry Ireland News

Bereaved parents urged to check eligibility for financial support | Newry Ireland News - newry news today

Bereaved parents whose partner died between 9 April 2001 and 8 February 2023 are being urged to check if they are eligible for backdated financial support before the window closes on 8 February 2024.     Eligibility for Widowed Parent’s Allowance and Bereavement Support Payment was extended to cohabiting parents with dependent children by the […]

Philomena awarded 50 year diabetes medal | Newry City News

Philomena awarded 50 year diabetes medal | Newry City News - news in newry today

A Southern Health and Social Care Trust patient has received a commemorative medal in recognition of managing Type 1 diabetes for over five decades.     Philomena Cunningham, who is from the Newry and Mourne area, was awarded the Alan Nabarro medal, which is awarded to people who have lived with diabetes for 50 years. […]







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