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Drug warning issued after rise in deaths relating to ‘benzos’

The Public Health Agency (PHA) and Health and Social Care Board (HSCB) are warning of the dangers of misusing benzodiazepines (benzos) and are urging those who feel unwell after taking them to seek medical help urgently. The most recently published drug death figures show that deaths relating to benzo use increased from 45 in 2014 […]

‘A fatality waiting to happen’ – Local motorists under siege by “boy racers”

Newry, Mourne and Down Sinn Féin Councillor Liz Kimmins has said that the antics of “boy racers” in the Killeen area are causing grave concerns within the local community. She has appealed for a coordinated effort by the PSNI and Garda to tackle the problem.     Speaking to Newry Times, the local Sinn Féin […]

Major Job Fair serves up variety of opportunities

The Department for Communities, in partnership with Belfast City Council, is hosting a major job fair in Belfast’s Europa Hotel, on Wednesday 7 February 2018. The event will run between 10.00am and 3.00pm and is free to attend.     Jobseekers are encouraged to come along to the event, where more than 75 employers will […]

Applications sought for School Governors across Northern Ireland

A new campaign has been launched to encourage applications to the role of school governors. The Boards of Governors of schools have an important role to play in the management of a school alongside the Principal.     A key function of the school governor role is to make sure that the school provides its […]

Delight after Mayobridge Play Park announcement

SDLP Crotlieve Councillor Gillian Fitzpatrick has welcomed the news that the Mayobridge youth and wider community are finally to get the play park they have long campaigned for.  Speaking to Newry Times, Councillor Fitzpatrick stated, “The provision of proper play facilities for children is an essential need in our community.     “I have campaigned […]

M&S staff bid fond farewell to Buttercrane after 30 years

Waving a fond farewell this week to Buttercrane Shopping Centre are six retail employees who first came to work in the Centre 30 years ago. They initially worked for Wellworths and latterly Marks & Spencer, both of which were located in the same premises.     Together they have the combined retail knowledge of 180 […]

Newry police issue warning after elderly couple scammed out of £10,000

Detectives in Newry have issued a warning to members of the public following reports of two scams in recent weeks. Speaking to Newry Times, Detective Sergeant Melanie McGrory said, “In the first incident we were contacted by an elderly couple from County Down to report that they received a telephone call on Thursday from a […]

35 new jobs created with ‘Whopper’ investment in Buttercrane, Newry

Burger King, the home of the Whopper, has opened doors on a new restaurant in Buttercrane Shopping Centre in the heart of Newry. Superdrug also opened its doors in December,  representing a substantial investment in the Newry Shopping Centre, with over 650 square metres of pace leased to the two national brands.     Over […]

Protest announced against road dangers in Newry

“Kill Your Speed – Not A Child” – That’s the message from local Republican party Saoradh after they announced that they will be taking to the streets to protest at a notoriously dangerous stretch of road in Newry. Speaking ahead of the protest Saoradh An Iúir activist, and local Derrybeg community leader, Anthony Coyle explained, […]

Remembrance service for patients and staff who have died

The Southern Health and Social Care Trust is hosting a special service of remembrance for patients, clients and staff who have died. It takes place on on Tuesday 20th  February, 2018 at 7.30pm in Seagoe Parish Centre, Portadown.     Organised by the Chaplaincy Team, Human Resources and Bereavement Coordinator the event aims to give […]







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