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Call for witnesses after masked man robs Warrenpoint off licence

Detectives are investigating the report of an armed robbery at an off licence at Church Street in Warrenpoint on Sunday 5 January. It was reported that a masked man entered the premises shortly after 6pm on Sunday, produced a knife, and demanded money from a staff member. Article continues below This demand was refused and […]

Newry women urged to get smear test

SDLP Health spokesperson, Sinead Bradley MLA has urged local women to prioritise their smear test.   Speaking to Newry Times, the South Down MLA said, “An average of 83 women across the North are diagnosed every year with cervical cancer, with approximately 20 women losing their life per year. Article continues below “Research from the […]

Coffee Morning raises £950 for Hospice

The annual coffee morning in Crossmaglen Community Centre which took place just before Christmas raised £950 for the Southern Area Hospice. It was hosted by local Sinn Féin members. Article continues below Speaking at the cheque presentation to Gerry Doherty, a Hospice Volunteer, Councillor Terry thanked all who had helped make the Coffee morning such […]

Newry man awarded ‘Sports Nutrition Award’

Newry native Conor McCrink has been named as the worthy recipient of the Dairy Council for Northern Ireland’s annual ‘Sports Nutrition Award’. The award is presented to the Ulster University student who has achieved the highest mark in their MSc in Sports and Exercise Nutrition course. Article continues below Through this award, the Dairy Council […]

Newry set for science showcase as festival comes to town

Newry is encouraged to celebrate the science of you, the universe and everything in-between as it plays host to the sixth annual NI Science Festival. Earlier this month the festival announced its programme, which boasts over 270 events taking place over 11 days in February (13-23) across Northern Ireland, with a selection of events scheduled […]

‘Makaton Friendly Status’ for Newry Adult Learning Disability Team

The Southern Trust’s Newry and Mourne Adult Learning Disability team are celebrating after achieving ‘Makaton Friendly Status’. The award was presented to the team by the Makaton Charity in recognition of their efforts to promote Makaton and ensuring the locality team base at Drumcashel House, Newry is an inclusive, accessible communication friendly environment for all […]

Dumping of tyres in Camlough housing estate a ‘disgusting act’

Sinn Féin Councillor Oonagh Magennis has said that those responsible for dumping a load of tyres on land in St Oliver Plunkett Park, Camlough, care nothing about the local residents and the annoyance such an act has caused. The local representative also confirmed that she had contacted the Council requesting them to lift the tyres […]

A decade of bizarre excuses and expense claims

Every year, HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) receives some imaginative excuses and expense claims following the 31 January Self Assessment deadline. To wrap up the decade and with two weeks to the deadline, HMRC has highlighted 10 of the most weird and wonderful ones we have received from customers who missed the deadline over the […]

Parkinson’s café returns to Newry

The next Parkinson’s UK NI early-onset Newry Cafe will take place on Wednesday 29 January at 7.30pm at Costa Coffee, Damolly Retail Park in Newry. The monthly get together offers people of working age living with Parkinson’s, as well as their family and friends, the chance to meet and chat while accessing support in an […]

Women encouraged to take up life-saving cervical screening

The Public Health Agency (PHA) has highlighted the importance of women taking up the invitation to have cervical screening. Statistics show that between 2013 and 2017, there was an average of 83 women diagnosed with cervical cancer each year in Northern Ireland. Dr Damien Bennett, Consultant in Public Health Medicine at the PHA, said, “Between […]







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