
Sinn Féin MLA Megan Fearon has called for a community and multi-agency led approach to ending the scourge of drugs in Jonesborough, Co Armagh. She was speaking after addressing a community vigil organised by ‘Jonesborough says no to drugs’. The Newry/Armagh MLA said, “Right across the country drugs are ruining lives, tearing families […]
Jan 31 2019 | Posted in
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Three ceramic artwork pieces have been installed in the Intensive Care corridor at Craigavon Area Hospital to recognise the ‘gift’ of organ donation. Diane McCormick, a ceramic artist from Dungannon created the artwork entitled ‘Hope and thanksgiving’ which consists of three large circles detailed with Butterflies symbolising new life and the forget-me-not flower meaning, no […]
Jan 31 2019 | Posted in
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Police in Newry are appealing for information after a report of theft from the Carrickbroad Road area of Killeavy. Speaking to Newry Times, Constable Nugent said, “Sometime between Saturday 15 December and Saturday 29 December, it was reported that a red and black Case tractor and twin axle Ifor Williams cattle trailer were stolen from […]
Jan 30 2019 | Posted in
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Residents are being encouraged to explore something new as Newry prepares to play host to a series of stirring events as part of the 2019 NI Science Festival next month. The festival boasts almost 200 events taking place over 11 days in February (14-24) throughout Northern Ireland, with a selection of events scheduled to take […]

The Southern Trust is running free Stress Control classes in Newry, Armagh, Portadown, Dungannon, Newry and Lurgan. If you are currently suffering from stress, know someone who is or just want to be better equipped, then this is the course for you! The six-week course designed to help people who want help to […]

Philip and Geraldine Martin from Annaclone have made a generous donation of £3,500 each to the Southern Trust and SANDs (Stillbirth and Neonatal Death Charity) in memory of their baby Chloe Rosie who they sadly lost in May. They would like to thank all of those who made donations to their Just Giving Page, Car […]
Jan 29 2019 | Posted in
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A new Pay and Display Car Park will open at the main entrance at Daisy Hill Hospital on Monday 4 February. Car Park C is directly opposite the main entrance, situated between the Mental Health Building and Clanrye House. The new arrangements have been put in place to help patients accessing the new […]
Jan 28 2019 | Posted in
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A runner from Newry has finished runner-up out of over 800 registered runners in one of Northern Ireland’s most prestigious series of 10-kilometre running races. Patricia Brown, 60, a member of Newry City Runners, finished in 2nd place in the 2018 Novosco 10k Grand Prix. The winners of the third annual Novosco 10k […]
Jan 28 2019 | Posted in
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Sinn Féin MLA Megan Fearon has said the workplace must be a welcoming and inclusive environment for everyone. The party’s Equality spokesperson was commenting after four companies from the north were included in the ‘Stonewall Workplace Equality Index’ of LGBT-inclusive employers. Speaking to Newry Times, Fearon said, “The Stonewall Index highlights that attitudes […]
Jan 28 2019 | Posted in
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Newry Mourne and Down Councillor Roisin Mulgrew has said that urgent action needs to be taken to halt the ongoing serious antisocial behaviour and criminal activities taking place at Dobson’s Way Estate near Bessbrook. The most recent incident resulted in a wall being deliberately demolished. The local Councillor said that the vast majority […]
Jan 25 2019 | Posted in
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