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Newry optician donates towards local stem cell donor awareness campaign | Newry News Today

Newry optician donates towards local stem cell donor awareness campaign | Newry News Today

The team at Specsavers Newry has made a significant donation to Eimear’s Wish, the NI charity that raise stem cell donor awareness and helps people searching for a stranger who is willing to donate their stem cells.     The team were inspired by Newry’s Daniel Greer (14), who recently received a stem cell transplant […]

McGrath expresses support for striking nursing staff | Newry News Today

McGrath expresses support for striking nursing staff | Newry News Today

SDLP Health Spokesperson Colin McGrath has expressed the party’s solidarity with Royal College of Nursing members taking strike action over fair pay and safe working conditions.     McGrath said it was deeply regrettable the situation had got to this stage without an agreement being reached. He called on the British government to work with […]

Newry police issue witness appeal after serious road collision | Newry News Today

Newry police issue witness appeal after serious road collision | Newry News Today - local news newry

Police in Newry are appealing for witnesses and information in relation to a serious three-vehicle road traffic collision.     The collision happened on on the Warrenpoint Road on Monday 7 November. Inspector Weatherald says, “We received a report around 7.30 pm that a collision had occurred between a red BMW, blue Volkswagen Passat and […]

Lotus Homes takes first steps to going green | News in Newry

Lotus Homes takes first steps to going green | News in Newry - down newspaper

Residential developer Lotus Homes has taken its first steps to go green with the launch of sustainable housing development, Edenbrook.     Lotus has invested £50 million into the 180 eco-friendly houses and 24 apartments, located on the Newry Road, on the outskirts of Banbridge. All of the new build homes in Edenbrook are fitted […]

PSNI Interceptor teams disrupt organised shoplifting gangs | News in Newry

PSNI Interceptor teams disrupt organised shoplifting gangs | News in Newry - newry court news

As part of its current focus on Business Crime, the Police Service of Northern Ireland is highlighting the work done by its ANPR Interceptor team, in collaboration with partners in the business sector, to tackle shoplifting gangs.     The ANPR Interceptor team was formed in 2020 to deny criminals the use of Northern Ireland’s […]

Go For It Programme to host ‘Develop an Entrepreneurial Mindset’ workshop in Newry | News in Newry

Go For It Programme to host ‘Develop an Entrepreneurial Mindset’ workshop in Newry | News in Newry - newry news now

Local would-be entrepreneurs from across Newry Mourne and Down District Council are urged to sign-up for a hybrid workshop with entrepreneur and business mentor Phil Graham.     The Go For It Programme is set to host a special ‘Develop an Entrepreneurial Mindset’ hybrid workshop with hugely successful entrepreneur and business mentor Phil Graham on […]

Northern Ireland gas network operators launch pathway to net-zero | News in Newry

Northern Ireland gas network operators launch pathway to net-zero | News in Newry - newry news headlines

Northern Ireland’s five Gas Network Operators have launched their joint plan to fully decarbonise the region’s gas network by 2050.     The Pathway to Net-Zero charts out how the gas network will transition away from natural gas to renewable alternatives such as Biomethane and Hydrogen to support Northern Ireland’s emission targets. The injection of […]

Newry MLA supports calls to recycle this Christmas | News in Newry

Newry MLA supports calls to recycle this Christmas | News in Newry - breaking news newry

Local social enterprise Newry Cycle Recycle has appealed to local people to recycle their unwanted bikes in the run-up to Christmas.     Director Gerard Hughes says, “Every year we see hundreds of old and unwanted bicycles of every size and model sadly sent to landfill. “At Newry Cycle Recycle CIC, we take pride in […]

Odd Socks Day launches for Anti-Bullying Week in Northern Ireland | News in Newry

Odd Socks Day launches for Anti-Bullying Week in Northern Ireland | News in Newry - newry news facebook

Odd Socks Day, an event that individuals of all ages can participate in to celebrate uniqueness, will kick off this year’s Anti-Bullying Week on Monday 14 November.     Encouraging everyone to get involved, Aoife Nic Colaim, Anti-Bullying Co-ordinator at Northern Ireland Anti-Bullying Forum (NIABF) says, “Taking part couldn’t be easier, simply wear mismatched socks […]

Justice Minister ‘dismisses calls for changes’ to Newry Courthouse | News in Newry

Justice Minister 'dismisses calls for changes' to Newry Courthouse | News in Newry - newry court news

Newry MLA Justin McNulty has said that Justice Minister Naomi Long has rejected calls to de-militarise Newry Courthouse.     SDLP Newry & Armagh MLA Justin McNulty says, “I find it incredible that Newry Courthouse is still fortified as though we were at the height of the Troubles. “Not only are the high defences and […]







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