
The Department for Infrastructure is encouraging all road users to take personal responsibility and share the road in 2018 and ensure their own safety and that of other road users. The release of provisional figures this week by the PSNI show that 63 people died in road tragedies during 2017, five fewer people than last […]
Jan 4 2018 | Posted in
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Many of us end up making the same New Year’s resolution every year – to start eating better and taking more exercise – only to give up after a short time because of not hitting our targets quickly. The Public Health Agency (PHA) is on hand with tips and advice and the key to success […]
Jan 3 2018 | Posted in
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Detectives are appealing for information following five burglaries in the Newry, Mourne and Down area last week. Homes in Warrenpoint, Rostrevor, Kilkeel and Mayobridge were targeted by thieves on 29th December 2017. Speaking to Newry Times, Detective Sergeant James Johnston said, “Three males were disturbed in two burglaries, which occurred in Warrenpoint and […]
Jan 3 2018 | Posted in
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Pizza lovers in Newry will be joining in the party this week as the town’s popular Four Star Pizza restaurant celebrates its second birthday. Owner Darren Colgan, is delighted with the success of the Newry store and is looking forward to many more successful years ahead. “We couldn’t be happier with how things have gone […]

The Southern Health and Social Care Trust’s generous Informatics Team has raised £1,073 for Chest Heart and Stroke. The team’s Charity Committee organised a festive coffee morning last Thursday. The morning had a wide range of delicious treats donated by talented bakers. The team would like to thank everyone who supported their event […]
Dec 22 2017 | Posted in
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The Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs (DAERA) has reminded anyone buying pet dogs of the dangers of inadvertently purchasing animals which have come from outside the UK and have not been properly vaccinated. In a recent transaction a pup advertised on the Internet was purchased by unsuspecting buyers from a seller who arranged […]
Dec 22 2017 | Posted in
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Newry-based Around Noon has secured a new £5million contract as the fast-growing company expands its business across the UK and Ireland. The deal with Topaz follows Around Noon’s recent acquisition of London-based company Chef-in-a-Box. Around Noon has been in business for more than 25 years and employs over 300 people. It supplies a […]
Dec 22 2017 | Posted in
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A group of local, young and first time mothers recently graduated from the Family Nurse Partnership programme with the Southern Health and Social Care Trust. The mothers who signed up to the programme in 2015 also celebrated the milestone of their babies’ second birthdays at the event which is supported by both the Department of […]
Dec 21 2017 | Posted in
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SDLP Newry City Councillor Gary Stokes and Newry and Armagh MLA Justin McNulty have met with senior representatives of Translink to discuss ongoing concerns about the X1 Service from Newry to Dublin and Dublin Airport. Speaking to Newry Times, Councillor Stokes explained, “The bus service between Newry and Dublin is a vital service and it […]
Dec 21 2017 | Posted in
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The Southern Health and Social Care Trust Paediatric and Adolescent Diabetes team along with parents hosted a Christmas Party for primary school aged children with Type 1 Diabetes. Around 90 kids, along with their parents from across the Trust area attended the event at the Segoe Parish Centre in Portadown. The Party included […]
Dec 21 2017 | Posted in
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