
SDLP Newry and Armagh Westminster Candidate Pete Byrne has said that his party is fully behind proposals for a 15 Acre Albert Basin Park in Newry. Speaking to Newry Times, Byrne said, “I am keen to assure the people of Newry and those behind the campaign for a 15 Acre Albert Basin Park that we […]

The Public Health Agency (PHA) is urging everyone who is eligible to receive the free flu vaccine to make arrangements to get it to maximise their protection against the virus over winter. The call comes as the agency’s latest flu bulletin shows that there has been an increase in flu-like illnesses. Article continues below The […]
Dec 3 2019 | Posted in
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Over £9,600 has been donated to the Southern Trust and SANDS (Stillbirth and Neonatal Death Charity) in memory of baby James William Hyland. Darren and Roisin Hyland from Newry raised the amazing total as a way of giving something back in memory of their son James, who they sadly lost in September 2018. Article continues […]
Dec 3 2019 | Posted in
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The festive season may be filled with frolicking fun, but all of that cheer and merriment can be exhausting! A short hotel break where you can let yourself be pampered and spoiled is just what you need to relax and unwind after the Christmas decorations come down. The 4-star leisure resort, Hilton Belfast Templepatrick Golf […]

Two men, aged 27 and 31, and a woman aged 22, arrested in connection with the report of a burglary on Thursday 27 November in the Tullyah Road area of Belleeks have been released on bail pending further enquiries. The 31-year-old man was also arrested on suspicion of offences in relation to an incident at […]
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Detectives from PSNI’s Public Protection Branch have welcomed the sentence handed down to a man convicted of historical sexual offences. The man, who cannot be named for legal reasons, received a sentence of 15 years at Newry Crown Court this week following a trial. Article continues below He was found guilty of 10 counts of […]
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HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) is warning millions of Self Assessment customers to be aware of fraudsters in the run-up to the 31 January filing deadline. Over the last year, HMRC received nearly 900,000 reports from the public about suspicious HMRC contact – phone calls, texts or emails. Article continues below More than 100,000 of […]
Nov 29 2019 | Posted in
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Children in Crossfire have launched their 2019 Christmas gift cards. These cards highlight the life-saving work at the Therapeutic Feeding Unit for young children in a hospital supported by Children in Crossfire in Ethiopia. Under the theme ‘The Care Every Child Deserves’ the cards tell real-life stories of children, families and communities who are benefiting […]
Nov 29 2019 | Posted in
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Over 50 staff and representatives from organisations who work with people affected by brain injury have participated in brain injury awareness training. Organised through the Southern Health and Social Care Trust, the programme ‘Reassembled and Slightly Askew’ was developed by Shannon Sickels, who created the theatrical training following her own experience with acquired brain injury. […]
Nov 28 2019 | Posted in
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Police in Crossmaglen are appealing for information in relation to the theft of a Massey Ferguson tractor and a low loader from a property in the Concession Road area of Cullaville. It is believed that the vehicles were stolen sometime between 2.30 pm on Friday 15 and 2.40 am on Saturday 16 November. Article continues […]
Nov 28 2019 | Posted in
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