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Share your decision on organ donation, Newry community urged

The Southern Trust is encouraging people to ‘have the chat’ with those you love and share your decision about organ donation. There are currently around 137 people waiting on a transplant in Northern Ireland. Article continues below Edel Livingstone, Specialist Nurse for Organ Donation for the Southern Trust said, “Despite the great advances in organ […]

Hatchet-wielding men ransack Newry house during ‘terrifying’ aggravated burglary

Newry stabbing: Man stabbed in the face in 'vicious attack' | Newry Times - Newry news

Detectives investigating an aggravated burglary in the Talbot Street area of Newry on Friday 21 February are appealing for witnesses and information. Speaking to Newry Times, Detective Sergeant Johnston said, “We received a report at around 9pm that three men, one of whom was armed with a hatchet, had forced their way into a property […]

Consumer Parliament coming to Newry

Newry, Mourne and Down consumers will get the chance to ‘have their say’ on a range of topics at The Consumer Council’s Consumer Parliament. John French, Chief Executive of The Consumer Council, said, “Over the last four years our Consumer Parliaments have allowed us to hear from consumers about issues that affect them. Article continues […]

Dickie Callan celebrates retirement in style

Colleagues, friends and family gathered recently in Canal Court Hotel, Newry to mark the retirement of one of ABP’s longest-serving employees Dickie Callan. Dickie began work with ABP in Ravensdale back in 1966. Article continues below Over the next thirty years, as the company expanded around Ireland in many diverse areas of the Agri-Food sector, […]

Number 2 to become Number 1 priority? DNA testing for Newry dog fouling to be discussed

Alliance Party representatives have announced their innovative plan to tackle the widespread issue of dog fouling. The initiative, which will be brought forward as a motion at next month’s Council meeting reads as follows: ‘Recognising the extent of dog fouling across the District and the need to consider innovative solutions to tackle this problem, the […]

Agencies prepare ahead of weather warning for rain

Multi-agency partners have met to discuss preparations underway following weather warnings for rain and wind over the next few days. Given the recent wet weather, low lying ground is saturated and road flooding and local traffic disruption is possible, especially rural roads in the West. Article continues below   Trees may also topple at relatively […]

Appeal for witnesses after hatchet-wielding masked burglar terrifies woman

PSNI - Newry newspaper

Detectives investigating an aggravated burglary in Castlewellan during the early hours of Saturday, 15 February are appealing  for witnesses and information. Speaking to Newry Times, Detective Sergeant James Johnston said, “We received a report at approximately 5:15am that the female occupant of a property in the Mill Hill area was awakened by loud noises. Article […]

Intimidation of local Councillor condemned

Sinn Féin MLA Emma Rogan has condemned those responsible for graffiti targeting a local UUP Councillor. Speaking to Newry Times,  the South Down MLA said, “I unreservedly condemn those responsible for graffiti in South Down targeting unionist Councillor Alan Lewis who lives in our local community. Article continues below   “Everyone must be able to […]

Commitment to tackle Newry resident’s ‘continuing nightmare’ welcomed by local MLA

Newry and Armagh Sinn Féin MLA Liz Kimmins has said that a commitment from the Department for Infrastructure (DfI) to take swift action to address parking issues impacting on residents living in the Pool Lane and Thomas Street locality is welcome.     Speaking to Newry Times, the local MLA said, “After the most recent […]

Daisy Hill Hospital’s Direct Assessment Unit celebrates its first year

The Direct Assessment Unit at Daisy Hill Hospital has marked its first year in service. Receiving 2,871 referrals since it opened last February, the unit is having a really positive impact on patient care. Article continues below The £1million unit was one of the proposals agreed through the Daisy Hill Pathfinder Project to help sustain […]







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