
From the school teacher who patiently teaches multiplication to the loving auntie who does the odd spot of baby-sitting and the mum who mops the brow of her sick little ones, Mother’s Day celebrates everything great about the women who take the time to help others grow. Victoria Square is marking Mother’s Day by celebrating […]

The Department for Communities, in partnership with Newry, Mourne and Down District Council and Eures Cross Border Partnership, is hosting a major job fair in Newry on Thursday 23rd March 2017. The Job Fair will take place in the Canal Court Hotel, Newry between 10am and 3pm, and admission is free. More than 60 employers […]

Young striker Lorcan Forde has been selected by the Northern Ireland U18 Schoolboy international squad. The 17 year old striker, who has come through the youth ranks at Warrenpoint Town FC, has been selected by the international scouts. Article continues below: He will represent Northern Ireland in the Inspiresport Centenary Shield. The competition will […]
Mar 10 2017 | Posted in
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Gary Knight, a 19 year old plumbing and heating apprentice at Southern Regional College, has won the NI Regional Heat of the HIP UK Heating Apprentice of the Year 2017 competition. It was held recently at Belfast Met’s Millfield Campus. Launched in 2009, the HIP UK Heating Apprentice of the Year competition gives […]

Fiona Hogan from Newry, a second-year BSc Accounting student at the Ulster University Business School has out-scored over 80 of her peers to win the prestigious BDO Interview Award. Fiona is a former pupil at Sacred Heart Grammar School. Organised by the Business School and the University’s Careers / Employability Unit with support from BDO […]

Warrenpoint Town midfielder Liam McKenna has been called up to the Northern Ireland U19 training camp. The 17 year old, who signed this season, has impressed the Milltown faithful and now the Northern Ireland International set up. Article continues below: This is the second calling for the young midfielder. The training camp will take place […]
Mar 9 2017 | Posted in
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Police in Newry are appealing for witnesses following a burglary at the Parochial house of Saint Peter’s Chapel in the Great George’s Street South area of Warrenpoint. It happened sometime between 1am and 3am on Saturday 4th March. Article continues below: Speaking to Newry Times, Detective Sergeant Paul Murphy said, “The front window of the […]
Mar 8 2017 | Posted in
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Dr Rosemary Black, an Associate Specialist in Dermatology for the Southern Health and Social Care Trust, has received a Lifetime Achievement Award at the Northern Ireland Healthcare Awards. Now in its 18th year, the annual awards event organised by MEDCOM is dedicated to celebrating those whose exceptional expertise and contribution to their profession have transformed […]
Mar 8 2017 | Posted in
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The Public Health Agency (PHA) is encouraging people who are affected by self-harm to seek help. Dr Denise O’ Hagan, Public Health Consultant with the PHA, said, “People self-harm for various reasons and are usually experiencing severe emotional distress. “Self-harm is when a person harms themselves through injury or poisoning. For some people, […]
Mar 8 2017 | Posted in
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David Lowry, a former pupil of St Mark’s, Warrenpoint, has celebrated double success at the Ulster University Business School. Recently graduated with an MBA, David won the CBI prize for submitting the best project on his MBA course and the Institute of Directors Prize for achieving the best overall mark in the strategy module of […]