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Newry police urge parents to keep an eye on kid’s internet use

During the school holidays, many children may be spending more time online than they normally do. Whilst the internet can be great for learning, communicating and playing, there are many ways that children and young people can be contacted and exploited online.   Article continues below Detective Chief Inspector Gary McDonald from PSNI’s Public Protection […]

One-stop Diabetes Clinic for Newry’s young people

The Southern Health and Social Care Trust has hosted its second ‘one-stop’ health and information clinic for young people aged 16-20 with Type 1 Diabetes. The clinic was held following fantastic feedback from all the young people, health care professionals and external agencies who attended the pilot event last year. Article continues below Around 50 […]

New Healthcare Assistant job opportunities for unemployed

Belfast based Macklin Care Homes is offering unemployed people job opportunities following completion of a four-week Bridge to Employment training programme. The company, in association with the Department for the Economy (DfE) and Belfast Met, has developed a training programme to provide trainees with an ONC NI Level 2 Award in Vocational Skills on the […]

Appeal for witnesses after ‘invasion of family home’

Sinn Féin Councillor Mickey Larkin has called for anyone who may have witnessed suspicious activity outside Meigh on Tuesday morning, 23 July, to contact himself or the police. The local Councillor made his appeal after a home was broken into and ransacked. Article continues below The Sinn Féin representative told Newry Times, “Sometime after 10 […]

Pharmacies currently offering Care in the Sun advice

Over 500 pharmacies across Northern Ireland are currently offering advice to patients and customers on how they can stay safe in the sun. This is part of the new Living Well service which offers advice to pharmacy visitors on public health issues. Article continues below There are two elements to Living Well. Firstly, opportunistic interventions […]

Two days to go – renewing your tax credits is too important to forget

With just days to go until the 31 July renewal deadline, HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) is urging customers in Northern Ireland to renew their tax credits – or their payments will stop. Tax credits help working families with targeted financial support and more than 1,301,072 customers have already renewed their tax credits. Article continues […]

Launch of recruitment competition for Warrenpoint Harbour Authority

The Department for Infrastructure has announced a recruitment campaign to appoint two Non-Executive Members to the Board of Warrenpoint Harbour Authority. These key posts offer an excellent opportunity for individuals to make a valued contribution to the management and continued growth of one of Northern Ireland’s main commercial ports. Article continues below The time commitment […]

Last chance for Newry Health and Fitness industry to enter 2019 awards

Organisers of the 2019 Health and Fitness Awards sponsored by Centra are reminding individuals and organisations in Newry that they have until Friday 2 August to enter and be in with the chance of winning one of the prestigious awards. Isotretinoin from should be used much more often than it is used, but the doctor […]

Special celebration for Tiny Teachers

A very special celebration event was held recently in Armagh Teacher’s Centre to thank the 27 ‘tiny teachers’ and their parents who participated in the Roots of Empathy programme in Primary Schools across the Southern area. 20 mums and babies came to this unique event and they were thanked by Instructors, Mentors and Teachers as […]

Forest Expansion Scheme reopens for applications

The Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs (DAERA) has announced the opening of the fifth phase of the Forest Expansion Scheme and a revised Forest Protection Scheme to help woodland owners affected by Chalara ash dieback. The Forest Expansion Scheme is intended to encourage and support landowners who wish to plant their own woodland. […]







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