
Newry, Mourne and Down District Council in partnership with Down Business Centre Ltd and Newry and Mourne Enterprise Agency will host a ‘Start a Business Information Evenings’ on Thursday 21 November from 5.30 pm – 7 pm. The Open Evening is for anyone thinking about starting their own business. Article continues below This is a […]

A new Macmillan information and support hub has opened at Daisy Hill Hospital in partnership with the Southern Health and Social Care Trust. Located on the ground floor corridor of the hospital as you turn left before the shop, the hub offers a wide range of advice and information on the issues which affect people […]
Nov 14 2019 | Posted in
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92% of people who used the Pharmacy First service last winter say they felt more confident about managing their cold, sore throat or flu-like illness after speaking to their community pharmacist. The Pharmacy First service is a winter initiative by the health service which enables patients to have a consultation in a private area with […]
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The Southern Trust and Newry Mourne and Down District Council have teamed up to host the biggest ever health and social care careers event in the area. Around 1,000 young people from local post-primary schools, the Southern Regional College and the general public, dropped into the event at Newry Leisure Centre recently to see the […]

On Friday 18 October, local Newry woman Sacha Donnelly and PIPS Hope and Support launched the upcoming Winter Gala Ball. It will take place on Saturday 30 November in the Canal Court Hotel, Newry. Article continues below The event will see guests arrive to a champagne reception, followed by a 3-course meal, raffle and entertainment […]

Satellite tracking devices are to be fitted onto birds of prey and nesting site surveillance installed in the latest fight against wildlife crime. ‘Hawk-Eyes’, an advanced technology project, is being launched by the Partnership for Action Against Wildlife Crime Northern Ireland (PAW NI), alongside their ‘10 Years of Persecution’ Report. Article continues below The report […]
Nov 13 2019 | Posted in
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Local Property Agents Bradley NI have agreed a 5,000 Sq Ft office letting to Greenview Group on a ten-year term, in what is believed to be the largest office letting south of Belfast this year. The stand-alone office building located at Carrickbrackan Business Park in Newry will host up to 30 staff delivering support for […]
Nov 13 2019 | Posted in
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Newry and Armagh Westminster Election candidate for Sinn Féin Mickey Brady has said that the completion of the Greenway would mean that people could walk, run or cycle the more than 30 miles from Portadown to Carlingford almost completely off-road. Brady was commenting after attending the recent Carlingford Lough Greenway Consultation Event. Article continues below […]
Nov 13 2019 | Posted in
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Local SDLP Westminster Candidate Michael Savage has said the decision by Lady Sylvia Hermon not to contest the election means the need for South Down to return a Remain Candidate who will take their seat is more important than ever. Speaking to Newry Times, he said, “During the last Parliament, Lady Sylvia was a lone […]
Nov 12 2019 | Posted in
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The role of an apprentice, where you earn while you learn, has become a hot topic in the Northern Ireland employment market. In 2018/19 (up to April 2019), 4,354 young people aged 16-24 in Northern Ireland commenced an apprenticeship, with the total number of apprentices increasing by 3% in the current academic year. Article continues […]