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Newry residents vehicles and properties damaged in “anti-social criminal incident”

Newry City Councillor Valerie Harte has spoken out after damage to a number of vehicles in the city. She was speaking after an incident in the Church Street and Mount Pleasant areas of the city and said the entire affair has left the local community very angry.     “Residents who had their vehicles damaged […]

SDLP ‘misleading people’ over future of Raymond McCreesh Park

Newry Mourne and Down Councillor Liz Kimmins has said that recent developments reinforced the belief that the SDLP have a stated objective of rejecting the democratic decision of the people of the area to name the area after Raymond McCreesh. Speaking to Newry Times, Councillor Kimmins stated, “McCreesh Park was one of a number of […]

Police Service launch recruitment campaign for officers

The Police Service of Northern Ireland has launched a new recruitment campaign for Police Constables. Discussing the campaign, Deputy Chief Constable Stephen Martin said, “Today we have launched our latest recruitment campaign.     “I would encourage anyone who has ever considered a career in policing, or if you want to make a difference to […]

New bra-fitting service for breast cancer survivors

Breast cancer survivor Betty McKee has taken on a brand new voluntary role giving vital support to local women. Betty, a retired psychiatric , has volunteered to become a specialist bra and swimwear fitter for women who have gone through breast cancer surgery.     The free bra-fitting service has been set up by Cancer […]

Major job fair set for Newry

The Department for Communities, in partnership with Newry, Mourne and Down District Council and EURES Cross Border Partnership, is hosting a major crossborder job fair in Newry on Wednesday 17 October 2018. The Crossborder Job Fair will take place in the Canal Court Hotel, Newry between 11am and 2pm and between 4pm and 6pm, and […]

Innovation Nation shines a light on vibrant economy in Newry

The economy in Newry, Mourne and Down is cementing its growing reputation on the world map as a hub of innovation with the help of some fast-growing indigenous businesses and an energetic tech ecosystem. That was the message from the first ever Innovation Nation conference held in Newry where some of the district’s most prominent […]

PHA encourages students to ‘Mind Your Head’

The Public Health Agency (PHA) is encouraging students to be aware of the importance of looking after their mental health, as the new academic year gets underway. Fiona Teague, Health Improvement Manager with the PHA, said, “This month marks an exciting time for many young people as they head off to college or university.   […]

Men carrying hatchets try to rob Newry shop

Newry stabbing: Man stabbed in the face in 'vicious attack' | Newry Times - Newry news

Police in Newry are appealing for information following the report of an attempted robbery at a shop on the Killeavy Road yesterday, Wednesday, 26 September. Speaking to Newry Times, Detective Sergeant Bell said, “It was reported that around 4.30pm on Wednesday afternoon, two males, one carrying a hatchet, entered the premises and demanded money.   […]

New bereavement suite for babies opens at Newry’s Daisy Hill Hospital

A new bereavement suite has opened within the Maternity Unit at Daisy Hill Hospital. Sadly every week in Northern Ireland, four babies are stillborn or die in the first four weeks of their life.     Thanks to a number of very generous donations, the ‘Willow Suite’ has been developed within the Delivery Suite to […]

Public urged to apply for fireworks licence in time for Halloween

Anyone wishing to buy, possess or use fireworks must first obtain a licence, the Department of Justice has said. Licence applications for using fireworks over the Halloween period must be submitted to the Department of Justice no later than Tuesday 23 October 2018.     The law states that if you wish to purchase, possess […]







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