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Local Pupils Wave the Flag for Eco-Schools Success | Newry Times

Local Pupils Wave the Flag for Eco-Schools Success Newry Times - newry news facebook

Translink and Eco-Schools – the international environmental education programme – teamed up again this year to deliver one of the most popular school travel challenges across Northern Ireland.     Despite the difficulties of COVID-19 teachers, pupils, staff and parents  committed to taking part in the annual eco-travel initiative, which has marked the completion of […]

Mickey Burns to Take on 560 Mile Cycle Challenge for Cuan Mhuire | Newry Times

Cuan Mhuire 560 Mile Cycle Challenge - Newry Times - newry news headlines

On the weekend of 9 to 11 July 2021, one of Cuan Mhuire’s greatest supporters, Mickey Burns of Glenavy, will be cycling a gruelling 560 miles across Ireland.     In doing so he will visit all Cuan Mhuire treatment and support centres commencing in Newry, then to Galway, Limerick, Cork and Kildare. He will […]

Roots of Empathy celebrates decade of success in Northern Ireland | Newry Times

Roots of Empathy celebrates decade of success in Northern Ireland - Newry Times - newry news now

An emotional health and wellbeing programme which has been enjoyed by over 20,000 primary school-aged children in Northern Ireland is this year celebrating its tenth anniversary.     The Roots of Empathy programme, which is funded by the Public Health Agency (PHA) and coordinated by local health trusts, has been delivered to 306 schools and […]

PHA issues summer COVID complacency warning | Newry Times

PHA issues summer COVID complacency warning - Newry Times - newry news today

The Public Health Agency (PHA) is urging people to stick to key public health advice and exercise caution over the coming days and weeks, particularly with regards to social gatherings.     The PHA is aware of a sharp increase in COVID-19 cases emanating from a number of social events in North Down and East […]

Rates discount deadline approaching | Newry Times

Rates discount deadline approaching - Newry Times - newry newspaper

Domestic ratepayers are reminded that the deadline for the 4% discount if they pay their rate bill in full is Friday 9 July 2021.     Bills can be paid online by debit or credit card to secure the discount at www.nidirect.gov.uk/rates.     Ratepayers can also set up a single Direct Debit for full […]

Launch of Living Well alcohol awareness pharmacy campaign | Newry Times

Launch of Living Well alcohol awareness pharmacy campaign - Newry Times - newry news co down

Louise Roberts and Lorraine Hawkes from Clear Pharmacy have helped launch the Know Your Units alcohol campaign.     The campaign aims to increase awareness of the Chief Medical Officers’ alcohol guidelines of no more than 14 units per week and the health risks associated with drinking in excess of these guidelines.     It […]

Newry school in Shared Education Story telling project | Newry Times

Newry school in Shared Education Story telling project - Newry Times - newry newspaper

Thousands of schoolchildren are being encouraged to tell their own stories thanks to a new, colourful booklet that has been distributed free to schools across Northern Ireland.     Staff from Education Charity Into Film have invented Story Builder, an exciting and interactive teaching resource that uses the building blocks of filmmaking to stimulate young […]

Minister acknowledges Universal Credit staff on visit to Newry office | Newry Times

Minister acknowledges Universal Credit staff on visit to Newry office - Newry Times - newry news headlines

Communities Minister Deirdre Hargey has praised Department for Communities’ frontline staff for their commitment and hard work during the Covid-19 pandemic.     Minister Hargey was speaking after a visit to Newry Jobs & Benefits (JBO) office where she met Universal Credit staff from the Service Centre and frontline teams.     Minister Hargey comments, […]

Appeal for witnesses after arson and criminal damage incidents | Newry Times

Appeal for witnesses after arson and criminal damage incidents - Newry Times - newry news headlines

Police are appealing for information in relation to an incident at a house in the Newtownhamilton area which they are treating as arson and criminal damage.     Sergeant Wilkes said, “A report was received at approximately 11 am on Saturday 26 June that entry had been gained to a property at Cluster Road and […]

Resist The Urge and Stop The Surge | Newry Times

Resist The Urge and Stop the Surge - NI Water reveals individual water usage is up by 4,000 litres - newry news live

As temperatures are set to soar this week, NI Water is calling on the public to be water-wise as it announces water usage has increased by 12 litres per person per day.     Over a year, that’s more than 4,000 litres each, enough for 80 baths. The increase, compared against figures from 2020, is […]







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