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Arms Seizure Linked to Criminal Drugs Gang Welcomed By Newry MLA | Newry Times

Arms Seizure Linked to Criminal Drugs Gang Welcomed By Newry MLA | Newry Times - newry online

Newry and Armagh Sinn Féin MLA Liz Kimmins has welcomed the seizure near Jerrettspass, just outside Newry, of firearms linked to a criminal drugs gang.     The MLA said, “This has been described by the Police as a significant arms seizure.     “This is very welcome news. “It reduces the ability of these […]

Southern Trust ‘improving GP access to specialist services’ | Newry Times

Southern Trust 'improving GP access to specialist services' - Newry Times - newry news headlines

The Southern Trust has launched a new electronic directory to improve GP access to specialist health and social unscheduled care services.     The new web-based Unscheduled Care Service Directory system offers all the latest contact and referral information for a range of unscheduled care and rapid access services.     A new single telephone […]

NSPCC NI urges primary schools to sign up for virtual programme | Newry Times

NSPCC NI urges primary schools to sign up for virtual programme - Newry Times - newry latest news

NSPCC Northern Ireland is urging primary schools across the country to sign up for its free virtual programme to help children learn about their right to be safe from abuse and neglect.     The children’s charity is highlighting its online assembly, which is hosted by celeb duo Ant and Dec and was first launched […]

Local Housing Association excels at Chartered Institute of Housing Awards | Newry Times

Local Housing Association excels at Chartered Institute of Housing (CIH) Awards - Newry Times - newry news now

Local Housing Association, Choice Housing’s commitment to innovation and collaboration in the social housing sector has been recognised by the CIH Housing Awards.     The coveted awards celebrate the creativity, passion and innovation of housing organisations and individuals across the sector in Northern Ireland and Ireland.     The association, who have 741 properties […]

‘Reality’ training for Daisy Hill Hospital’s student doctors | Newry Times

‘Reality’ training for student doctors - Newry Times - newry newspaper

A simulation style training programme for the management of IV (intravenous) fluids is available for the first time for medical students in Northern Ireland.      Designed by Renal Consultant, Dr Neal Morgan in conjunction with Southern Trust’s Medical Education team, the programme is now available to student doctors on placement at Daisy Hill and […]

No Ifs’ or Butts for Sacred Heart Grammar School | Newry Times

Sacred Heart Grammar School, Newry - No Ifs’ or Butts for Sacred Heart Grammar School - Newry Times - newry schools

NI Water has donated a waterbutt to Sacred Heart Grammar School, Newry for use in their school garden.     As pupils return to the classroom, many schools are seeking to improve their outdoor learning environments to enhance pupil wellbeing and mental health alongside improving the sustainability of the school grounds.     Waterbutts are […]

Plan to be on the ‘Right Side of Outside’ – Walk NI campaign launched | Newry Times

Walk NI campaign - Plan to be on the ‘Right Side of Outside' - Newry Times - newry news headlines

As more and more people visit the outdoors, it is worth making yourself aware of the simple steps you can take to stay on the ‘Right Side of Outside’, a national campaign launched to try and ease some of the issues at our outdoor sites due to the sheer volume of people visiting since the […]

Opening of NI Regional Food Programme announced | Newry Times

Minister announces the opening of NI Regional Food Programme - Newry Times - newry news today

Agriculture Minister Edwin Poots has announced the opening of the 2021/22 Northern Ireland Regional Food Programme (NIRFP), providing support of £300k to help raise the profile of quality regional food.     Applications are invited from not-for-profit groups and regional development agencies as well as registered charities.     The Minister said, “This is an […]

Education Minister launches £13m fleet of new school buses | Newry Times

Education Minister launches £13millon fleet of new school buses - Newry Times - newry headlines

Education Minister Peter Weir has launched a fleet of new high specification school buses.     The investment of £13million will see 116 new school buses on the road this month which will transport 3,500 pupils to mainstream and special schools across Northern Ireland.     A further £18million will be invested over the coming […]

The Open University in Northern Ireland sees a surge in new applicants | Newry Times

Open University Northern Ireland sees a surge in new applicants - Newry Times - newry news online

The Open University has seen a rise in its student numbers in Northern Ireland over the past year with more people choosing to study online with the OU as a result of the Covid-19 pandemic.     The University cites the impact of Covid-19 as the main driver of the increase.     Demand has […]







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