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Norbrook gets top spot in Top 100 Locally Controlled NI Businesses

Local Newry based firm Norbrook Holdings has been named number one in a list of the Top 100 Locally Controlled NI Businesses sponsored by BDO Northern Ireland. Businesses owned and operated by families make up 79% of the list with 9 out of the Top 10 all family-owned firms.     Norbrook Holdings is one […]

Southern Trust first in NI to trial knee surgery as day case

The Southern Health and Social Care Trust has recently trialled unicompartmental knee replacement (UKR) surgery as a day case to avoid prolonged hospital stays. Celebrating the success of the trial, Orthopaedic Consultant for the Southern Trust, Mr Gavin McLean explained, “If your knee is showing wear in only one compartment, you may be a candidate […]

Last chance for local community to vote on favourite small visitor attraction

A competition launched by George Best Belfast City Airport in partnership with Tourism NI to find the public’s favourite small visitor attraction in Northern Ireland is reaching its final stages. A shortlist of 32 attractions and experiences are competing to win the prize of £30,000 free marketing support including £20,000 of branding on site at […]

Call for witnesses after attempted burglary

Detectives are investigating the report of an attempted burglary at a house in Armagh Street, Newtownhamilton on Tuesday 30 April. An attempt was made to force entry through a window at the house sometime between 1pm and 1.30pm, causing damage to the window frame.     Speaking to Newry Times, Detective Constable Kenny said, “I […]

Human Rights Commission visits Sacred Heart Grammar School

The Northern Ireland Human Rights Commission (NIHRC) recently visited Sacred Heart Grammar School as part of their educational engagement pilot. The NIHRC spoke to GCSE Learning for Life and Work pupils looking at human rights as part of their Citizenship module.     Students heard from the Commission on the work and role of the […]

Search for outstanding young GAA volunteers launched

Translink and Ulster GAA are calling on clubs across the province to nominate young people for the Translink Ulster GAA Young Volunteer of the Month award. Throughout the 2019 season, each month a winner will be selected who best represents the volunteering and community spirit of the GAA. At the end of the year, one […]

280 local school children join Chairman’s 66 mile Charity Walk

Councillor Mark Murnin Chairman of Newry, Mourne and Down District Council is set to embark on a 66 mile walk across the District in a 3-day event to raise funds for his three chosen charities; NI Air Ambulance; Newry Gateway and Glebe House. The Chairman’s Walk is a new initiative by Councillor Murnin as his […]

Horror as shocking scale of puppy farming worth millions to fraudsters revealed

More than £5 million has been raised by a HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) taskforce tackling dishonest dog breeders selling pups on the black market. HMRC set up the taskforce in October 2015 after discussions with animal welfare groups suggested tens of thousands of puppies were being reared in unregulated conditions and sold illicitly every […]

PSNI urges public to report suspicious activity over bank holiday weekend

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The PSNI has re-issued an appeal to the public to report suspicious activity over the bank holiday weekend. Speaking to Newry Times, Detective Superintendent Rachel Shields said, “In relation to ATM attacks, we have seen the positive result of the community and police successfully working together to tackle crime over the past week.     […]

Remembrance service to take place for babies and children who have died

Craigavon Area Hospital is hosting a special service to give thanks for and remember babies and children who have died following miscarriage, still birth, neonatal or infant death. The service will take place on Sunday 12 May 2019 at 3.00 pm in the Seagoe Parish Centre, 46 Seagoe Road, Portadown BT63 5HW.     The […]







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