
The Public Health Agency (PHA) is reminding the public of the importance of seeking urgent medical care if they or someone else experiences any of the symptoms of stroke. Help is available for those who need medical attention throughout the pandemic. If not treated urgently, a person is at a higher risk of […]
Jun 12 2020 | Posted in
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Local Sinn Féin MLA Liz Kimmins has raised concerns on what she described as “the continuing deterioration of the rural road network in the north”. She also spoke about the need for investment to benefit rural communities. The Newry and Armagh MLA told Newry Times, “It is no secret that rural roads across […]
Jun 11 2020 | Posted in
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Newry City Alliance representative Helena Young has called on the public to take part in the public consultation for the Albert Basin Park. Speaking to Newry Times, Helena stated, “I am delighted that we are now in this consultation process. “I would like to encourage all members of the public to participate and […]
Jun 10 2020 | Posted in
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Newry and Armagh Alliance representative Jackie Coade has welcomed an application to build a Greenway from Carlingford to the border. The planning application is a part of the Carlingford Lough Greenway Initiative linking Carlingford to Victoria Lough and then to Newry. When finished it will be a 19km link between Newry City and […]
Jun 10 2020 | Posted in
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Detectives in Newry have charged a 37-year-old man with a number of offences. The offences include hijacking, burglary, handling stolen goods and possession of an offensive weapon. Speaking to Newry Times, Detective Inspector Darren Handley said, “On Sunday 17 May, it was reported that a vehicle hijacking incident occurred in Dundalk in which […]
Jun 10 2020 | Posted in
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Environment Minister Edwin Poots has welcomed news that more than half of our bathing waters are officially excellent – but he warned bathers and sun-seekers not to use it as an excuse to flock to our beaches and flout Covid-19 measures. According to DAERA’s 2019 Bathing Water Quality Results, Northern Ireland continues to enjoy some […]
Jun 10 2020 | Posted in
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An innovative road safety project will be available to view online from Thursday 11 June 2020 at 8pm. The locally produced documentary, titled “The Paulie Project” features personal stories of local families who have been affected by the devastating aftermath of traffic collisions on our roads. The documentary name is in memory of […]

DAERA Minister Edwin Poots has relaunched his Department’s Stone Cold Killer campaign and issued a warning to the general public about the dangers of swimming in disused quarries. The move comes after a series of reports about individuals swimming in local quarries, which are known to have taken the lives of a number of young […]
Jun 9 2020 | Posted in
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The Public Health Agency (PHA) is reminding everyone of the dangers associated with the misuse of illicit and prescription drugs, particularly given some of the challenges which the lockdown presents, and is asking anyone who misuses drugs to takes steps to reduce their risk. Speaking to Newry Times, Michael Owen, Regional Lead for Drugs and […]
Jun 9 2020 | Posted in
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Newry and Armagh Sinn Féin MLA Liz Kimmins has said that Infrastructure Minister Nichola Mallon should review her decision not to put in place a footpath from the Fiveways roundabout to the junction at the top of the Camlough Road. She was speaking after a recent serious accident where a woman and a child were […]
Jun 8 2020 | Posted in
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