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Ban on credit and debit card surcharges comes into effect TODAY

The Consumer Council wants to remind consumers that from today, Saturday 13 January 2018, businesses can no longer apply an additional charge (surcharge) to your order when you pay by debit or credit card. “There have been fears expressed that the ban on surcharges will lead to price increases as businesses seek to recoup their […]

Man, 62, dies after Bessbrook Road collision

Newry crash collision - Newry news headlines

Police have confirmed that a man who died following a one vehicle road traffic collision on the Bessbrook Road near Markethill yesterday (Thursday 11th January) was Arthur Patrick Lavery. Arthur was aged 62 and from the Poyntzpass area.     Speaking to Newry Times, Constable Michael McNee said, “The collision occurred just before 2.45pm when […]

Letters to the Editor ‘Concern thanks people of Newry for helping world’s poorest’

Dear Editor, On behalf of Concern Worldwide, I would like to thank the people of Newry and local volunteers for your kind support last year in helping some of the most vulnerable people living in the world’s toughest places.     Thanks to your commitment, children like five-year-old Yasmiin Hassan from Somalia are alive and […]

‘Fit4U 2’ programme for local adults with learning disabilities

The Southern Health and Social Care Trust ‘Fit4U 2’ programme aims to empower adults with learning disabilities to improve their health and wellbeing through participation in physical activity and sports. Activities include group exercise, boccia, kurling, archery, team games, ball skills, indoor golf, football, dance and badminton.      Activities take place during the day […]

Newry student’s stunning science success is celebrated

A former pupil of St Colman’s College in Newry has been named the winner of the prestigious Hans Sloane medal which recognises excellence in A level science. The Hans Sloane (Memorial Fund) Trust, in partnership with National Museums NI, was established in 1960 to commemorate the life and work of the celebrated Killyleagh physician, scientist […]

Call Employers For Childcare and you could be £4,000 better off in 2018

Employers for Childcare - Newry news

January can be hard for working parents—any form of routine has disappeared, the kids don’t want to go back to school, the dreaded bank statement and/or credit card bill arrives—and let’s not mention the five-week wait until payday! To help parents take stock of their finances in 2018, Employers For Childcare urges all parents to […]

Southern Trust welcomes new mental health peer support workers

For the first time in the Southern Trust, a team of Mental Health Peer Support Workers will be based on an acute inpatient ward.  Peer support is the introduction of people who have lived experience of mental health difficulties into the mental health workforce.     It is a hugely significant step to ensuring services […]

Newry Stroke Survivor receives recognition

Anna McCracken, from Newry was recognised for her achievements post-stroke at the recent Northern Ireland Life after Stroke Award Celebrations in Riddell Hall, Belfast. The Northern Ireland Life after Stroke Award Celebration Event recognises everyone in Northern Ireland who was nominated for a UK Life after Stroke Award.      Around 30 people from across […]

Regional Food Programme opens for applications

The 2018/19 Northern Ireland Regional Food Programme (NIRFP), which is a DAERA-funded programme to help raise the profile of quality regional food, is now open for applications. This important funding programme within the food and drink sector encourages collaboration between all sectors and representative bodies within the local food industry.     The programme has […]

Southern Trust staff urged to seek support if they are affected by domestic abuse

The Southern Health and Social Care Trust is urging staff who may be affected by domestic abuse to seek help. Domestic abuse is any incident of threatening behaviour, violence or abuse (psychological, physical, verbal, sexual, financial or emotional) inflicted on one person by another, where they are intimate partners or family members, irrespective of gender […]







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