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Praise for Bessbrook Fostering and Adoption event

Sinn Féin MP Mickey Brady and Councillor Roisin Mulgrew have both praised the recent Foster Families and Adoptation Information event which took place in Bessbrook Community Centre. Speaking to Newry Times, Councillor Mulgrew said, “Mickey and I attended this event in Bessbrook Community Centre where we watched a production by PrimeCut theatre group. Article continues […]

‘Positive response’ to Bleary Bungalows road concerns

Sinn Féin Councillor Liz Kimmins has welcomed what she has described as a positive response by the Department for Infrastructure (DfI) regarding speed concerns on the road adjacent to Bleary Bungalows at Corrinshego. Speaking to Newry Times, the local Councillor explained, “Recently I and local residents from Bleary Bungalows met with the Department for Infrastructure […]

Bessbrook home latest to be robbed

A home in Church View, Bessbrook has become what local Councillor Roisin Mulgrew has said is ‘the latest target’ in a spate of robberies by “selfish criminals on our residents and their properties”. The Sinn Féin Councillor said, “Another family home has been forcibly entered, ransacked and robbed. Article continues below “The criminal gangs carrying […]

Newry students see how they can make a difference

Year 12 students from the Newry and Mourne area have been able to see first-hand the different career opportunities across the Allied Health Professions (AHPS) within Adult Learning Disability Services. Allied Health Professionals is the name given to the group of professional health care staff who offer a range of diagnostic, technical, therapeutic and direct […]

5,819 cases of young people aged 14-18 “using their bank accounts for money muling”

Parents and guardians across Northern Ireland are being urged to warn their children about the dangers of becoming a money mule, with figures revealing the number of 14-18-year olds misusing their bank accounts has risen by 73 per cent in two years. As part of the ScamwiseNI Partnership police have issued letters to all post-primary […]

Cash taken during house burglary in Warrenpoint

Police in Newry are appealing for information. The appeal follows a burglary of a house on Avoca Lawn, Warrenpoint. Article continues below Speaking to Newry Times, Inspector John Kerr said, “It was reported that sometime between 6.00 pm and 8.00 pm on Wednesday 30 October entry was gained to the property.”     A sum […]

Newry drivers urged to shop around for car insurance

The Consumer Council is renewing its call for drivers to shop around for car insurance as the confused.com car insurance price index reveals another significant increase in the average annual renewal cost for Northern Ireland drivers – up 8% to £942 per year. Scott Kennerley, Director of Financial Services at The Consumer Council told Newry […]

Open College Network NI launches second annual Learner Awards

Open College Network NI, an educational charity and awarding body that advances education by developing nationally recognised qualifications for adults and young people throughout NI, is to stage its second Learner Awards ceremony at Stormont Hotel, Belfast on 23 March 2020. The Learning Endeavour Awards 2020 will cover a range of categories including schools, further […]

Newry man Alastair chases dream with 4 month physical training programme

An ‘Everyday Battler’ from Newry has overcome his physical and mental obstacles to chase a life-changing goal with Bridgestone UK, beginning with a four-month physical training programme and ending with a first-ever 10km run. Alastair Chambers, aged 39, was one of just nine people across the UK to participate in Bridgestone’s Everyday Battlers campaign, where […]

Newry MP’s anger after decision to pull Newry voter registration clinic

Sinn Féin’s Newry and Armagh MP Mickey Brady has reprimanded the Electoral Office for cancelling a crucial voter registration clinic in the mouth of a general election. Speaking to Newry Times, Mickey Brady said, “The Electoral Office has cancelled a voter registration clinic for the people of Newry & Armagh, having publicised and advertised the […]







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