
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 […]
Feb 25 2020 | Posted in
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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 […]
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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 […]

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, […]
Feb 24 2020 | Posted in
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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 […]

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 […]
Feb 21 2020 | Posted in
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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 […]
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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 […]
Feb 20 2020 | Posted in
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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 […]
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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 […]
Feb 20 2020 | Posted in
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