
Newry is one of the cities taking part in this year’s Into Film Festival which will see thousands of young people enjoy the magic of cinema from November 6-22. There will be three screenings at the Omniplex including Wild Rose; How to Train Your Dragon: The Hidden World and The Kid Who Would Be King. […]

The Public Health Agency (PHA) is urging everyone who falls into an eligible group to get the free flu vaccine. The calls comes as the agency launches this year’s flu vaccination programme, offering vaccines which are specially formulated to tackle the strains of the virus which are expected to be circulating this winter. Article continues […]
Oct 8 2019 | Posted in
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Each week, The Consumer Council monitors home heating oil prices across Northern Ireland. Since the drone strike on the oil facilities in Saudi Arabia on 14 September 2019, there has been a 7% increase in home heating oil prices in Northern Ireland. Article continues below Whereas, over the same time period wholesale crude oil prices […]
Oct 7 2019 | Posted in
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Police in Crossmaglen are appealing for information following the report of a burglary at Silverbridge Gaelic Athletic Club at New Road in Silverbridge on Monday 30 September. It is believed that entry was forced to the clubhouse sometime between 04.50am and 8am. Article continues below A sum of money taken. Extensive damage was […]
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Staff from Daisy Hill and Craigavon Area hospitals have participated in a morning of learning disability awareness training. The training was organised as part of the Southern Trust’s drive to improve the experience of people with a learning disability and their carers whilst in hospital. Article continues below Nursing, medical, social work and pharmacy staff […]
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Two men have been arrested after a Police vehicle was rammed in the Catherine Street area of Newry. The incident happened on Thursday, 3 October, shortly before 3.52pm. Article continues below Speaking to Newry Times, Chief Inspector Joe McMinn said, “A 19-year-old male was arrested for dangerous driving, failing to stop, driving whilst unfit, possession […]
Oct 4 2019 | Posted in
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Newry Sinn Féin Councillor Liz Kimmins has praised the work of the Newry DEA forum on the Stakeholders Workshop held recently in response to anti-social behaviour and crime throughout the Newry area. Speaking to Newry Times, Cllr Kimmins, who chaired the proceedings, explained, “The workshop was set up following the August meeting of the Newry […]
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By June 2018, the number of people aged 85 and over living in Northern Ireland had risen to 37,700 people. This is a 1.5%, or 600 person, increase on the mid-2017 statistic. Article continues below This is one of the main findings in new statistics published by the Statistics & Research Agency (NISRA). […]
Oct 4 2019 | Posted in
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IgniteNI is searching for innovative early-stage start-ups and aspiring entrepreneurs from Newry to join Northern Ireland’s most successful pre-accelerator programme. IgniteNI is now inviting applications for Propel 2020, an intensive six-month pre-accelerator programme, supported by Invest Northern Ireland. Article continues below Propel takes up to 20 aspiring founders with early-stage ventures and fledgeling business ideas […]

The Public Health Agency (PHA) is encouraging students to be aware of the importance of looking after their mental health as the new academic year gets under way, and to seek help if they need it. Starting university or college can be a stressful experience for young people, many of whom are leaving home for […]
Oct 3 2019 | Posted in
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