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‘Vindictive and despicable’ dumping angers local Councillor

Sinn Féín Councillor Terry Hearty has expressed his disgust at what he described as a “vindictive act of dumping” at a property on the Monug Road in Crossmaglen. The Slieve Gullion Councillor was speaking after a large trailer load of debris and rubbish was dumped up a laneway in the area on the night of […]

Advice for passengers affected by Thomas Cook’s liquidation

The Consumer Council has advised passengers affected by Thomas Cook’s compulsory liquidation to check with the Civil Aviation Authority’s (CAA) special Thomas Cook website (thomascook.caa.co.uk) for the most up to date advice and information. Following the announcement this morning that Thomas Cook had ceased trading, all Thomas Cook flights have now been cancelled. Article continues […]

Newry people recognised at 2019 NI Health and Fitness Awards

Three individuals from Newry were amongst the winners at the 2019 Northern Ireland Health and Fitness Awards sponsored by Centra. Maeve Madden, who has over 200k followers on social media, was named Health & Fitness influencer of the Year sponsored by Iconic Bronze.  Article continues below Amanda Kearns from Inner Angel Wellness picked up the […]

Rural Micro Capital Grant Scheme launched

The Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs (DAERA) has announced that the 2019 Rural Micro Capital Grant Scheme is now open for applications. Micro Capital grants of between £200 and £1,500 are available to rural community-led, voluntary organisations for projects tackling issues of local poverty and / or social isolation. Article continues below The […]

Dr Brady takes up new SAS role for the Southern Trust

Dr Claire Brady, Speciality Doctor in Cardiology has taken up post as the new SAS Lead for the Southern Trust. SAS doctors are a diverse group of doctors working across specialties, including Associate Specialists, Specialty Doctors, Staff Grades and Hospital Practitioners.  Article continues below This is a new role developed by the British Medical Association […]

ATM Bank Machine charges concerns to be discussed at Newry Council

Sinn Féin Councillor Oonagh Magennis has said that the growing trend of ATM Bank Machines charging for cash withdrawals has compounded the isolation and social exclusion of many. The Councillor, who is taking a motion to Council to highlight the growing concern about the issue, explained, “In the present economic climate in particular, but also […]

Top doctors release new guidance on how to stay fit and healthy

The UK’s leading doctors are recommending that people take up dancing, bowls or even activities like tai chi to help stave off injury and illness in old age. New guidance issued emphasises the importance of building strength and balance for adults, as well as focusing on cardiovascular exercise. Article continues below Falls are the number […]

Two arrests after “deliberate” house fire

PSNI - Newry newspaper

Police investigating a house fire in Castlewellan on Tuesday 17 September have made two arrests. Speaking to Newry Times, Sergeant Sarah Sloan said, “NIFRS reported the blaze at the property in O’Donnell Park to us shortly after 8.20pm. Article continues below “When emergency services arrived at the property, no one was reported to be inside […]

Falls in wholesale energy costs “should be passed onto consumers”

Following further decreases in the wholesale electricity and gas markets from the corresponding period last year, The Consumer Council is calling on energy suppliers to transparently pass these reductions onto consumers. Maeve Holly, Energy Officer at The Consumer Council said, “The launch of the August 2019 Bord Gáis Energy Index shows that there has been […]

Three men convicted in Newry Court following £1million cannabis seizure

Detectives from PSNI’s Organised Crime Unit have welcomed the conviction of three men at Newry Crown Court on Wednesday 18 September, for their involvement in the importation of cannabis with an estimated street value of around one million pounds into Northern Ireland. James McAleese (43), Kevin McPolin (33) and Niall Mallon (39), all from County […]







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