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Peter Mark honours Newry employees for long-standing service

Peter Mark, one of Ireland’s leading hairdressing groups, has honoured 75 of its employees for their valued contribution and long-standing service to the company. The Peter Mark Long Service Awards took place at The Westin Hotel, Dublin and recognised employees from salons across the island of Ireland who have worked at Peter Mark for 10 […]

‘Don’t ignore tick-borne Lyme disease’ – Public Health Agency

As we venture outdoors over the summer months the Public Health Agency (PHA) is urging everyone to take steps to protect themselves from tick bites. Tick bites can cause Lyme disease, a serious and debilitating disease which can be transmitted to humans through their bite. Dr Michael Devine, Consultant in Health Protection at the PHA, […]

Buttercrane launch Sensory Support Kit to support children

Buttercrane Shopping Centre has launched a new Sensory Support kit for families who visit the centre. The kit is designed to support children with autistic spectrum disorder, sensory processing disorder or conditions with sensory sensitivities. Article continues below The kit, which is available for a small refundable deposit from the Customer Help Desk, contains ear […]

Newry charity one of the first to receive support from new charitable Foundation

Gary Lightbody, lead singer with the popular indie rock band Snow Patrol, has announced the launch of The Lightbody Foundation in partnership with the Community Foundation for Northern Ireland. The newly established foundation will make funding available to charitable organisations and community groups across Northern Ireland over the next twelve months in areas that include […]

Hilltown woman honoured by Great Game Fairs

Leading female angler, Hilltown woman Madeleine Kelly, has been honoured with The Great Game Fairs of Ireland Lifetime Achievement Award. The awards, made each year at the Irish Game Fair at Fine Food Festival held at Shanes Castle, Antrim, are designed to recognise and reward outstanding individuals who devote themselves to nurturing our rural heritage. […]

Northern Ireland tax credit claimants urged to renew by 31 July

HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) is reminding 130,900 tax credits customers in Northern Ireland that they must renew their tax credits by 31 July – or their payments will stop. Tax credits help working families with targeted financial support. Article continues below A new advertising campaign launched this week is reminding customers to renew their […]

Newry children “putting lives at risk” playing in and around railway tracks

Police and Translink have issued a warning following reports that children have been playing in and around the railway line in the Dorans Hill, Newry, and Low Road, Meigh, areas in the past two weeks. Speaking to Newry Times, Sgt. Colin Jamieson said, “We have received two reports and we want everyone to remember the […]

Successful Summer Scheme held in Derrybeg

Derrybeg Community Association held a hugely successful summer scheme this week with a jam-packed programme of events that catered for over 100 children. Commending fellow community workers on a very busy week, the chairperson of Derrybeg Community Association, Stephen Murney, outlined just some of the ventures undertaken. Article continues below Stephen explained, “Activities began on […]

Call for witnesses after five burglaries in Newry and Mourne

Detectives in Newry are appealing for witnesses and information following five burglaries in the Hilltown, Rathfriland and Dundrum areas on Saturday 29 June. The incidents occurred at both commercial and private premises in the Rathfriland Road area of Hilltown, Drumlough Road and Caddells Lane area of Rathfriland and Church Avenue Dundrum in the late evening […]

Camlough phone box vandalism causes anger

Slieve Gullion area Councillor Oonagh Magennis has said the vandalism of a telephone box in Camlough has caused anger among local residents. Speaking to Newry Times, the local Councillor said, “The Telephone Kiosk in the village was damaged at the weekend in what appears to be an act of wanton vandalism. Article continues below “It […]







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