
As millions of children go back to school this autumn, HMRC is reminding families in Northern Ireland to not miss out on up to £2,000 a year towards their child’s wraparound care. Tax-Free Childcare puts more money back in the pockets of working families. It provides much needed financial support towards the cost […]
Aug 26 2022 | Posted in
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Newry Sinn Féin MLA, Liz Kimmins has insisted that we need an Executive formed as soon as possible to continue to support the community and voluntary sector, such as Bolster Community, in Newry and the vital work they do for our communities. The Newry and Armagh MLA says, “Recently, we met with Bolster […]
Aug 26 2022 | Posted in
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Newry business Playr-Fit, who design customised team wear and sportswear, recently hosted a football tournament for local businesses as part of men’s health week to promote positive mental well-being and physical health. The massively successful tournament, supported by Newry Chamber of Commerce and Trade took place on Friday 17 June 2022 at Newry […]

The Public Health Agency (PHA) is continuing to urge people to be vigilant about monkeypox, and it is important that anyone who is offered the smallpox vaccine takes up that offer when available to help protect themselves and others. While anyone can catch monkeypox, the majority of monkeypox cases in the UK continue […]
Aug 25 2022 | Posted in
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Translink has been helping families reawaken their sense of adventure and enjoy the last weeks of summer by encouraging them to explore the many amazing and exciting experiences Newry, Mourne and Down has to offer. The public transport provider knows that for young children, using its services is part of the day out rather […]
Aug 24 2022 | Posted in
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A £515,000 resurfacing scheme on A28 Trevor Hill/Upper Water Street/Abbey Way, Newry will commence on Monday 29 August 2022. The improvement work will extend from Sandys Street Roundabout to the junction with Boat Street, Newry. It includes resurfacing of the carriageway with upgrading of road drainage. To help ensure the safety of road […]
Aug 24 2022 | Posted in
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Northern Ireland energy provider, Power NI, is the first electricity supplier in NI to launch a home charger product for Electric Vehicle (EV) drivers. The competitively priced chargers will be available in August 2022. Power NI has partnered with local company, Refresh NI, to provide installation services to customers, making the switch to […]
Aug 23 2022 | Posted in
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Testing for COVID-19 in Northern Ireland is changing from today, Monday 22 August 2022. From this date, most people in the general population with symptoms of COVID-19 will no longer be advised to take a lateral flow test. Free lateral flow tests will no longer be available for this purpose. This move is […]
Aug 22 2022 | Posted in
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Newry, Mourne and Down District Council is calling on local businesses to register for a unique opportunity to showcase their offering to some of Northern Ireland’s largest procurement specialists. The NMD Tender for Growth Meet the Buyer event, which takes place at the Slieve Donard Hotel in Newcastle on Thursday 22 September, will […]

WARNING: SOME READERS MIGHT FIND THE BELOW PICTURES DISTRESSING Northern Ireland animal welfare charity, the USPCA, is appealing for information after a male cat was found in a snare in the Barcroft Park area of Newry on Saturday 13 August. Discovered by two members of the public, the cat had been hanging by […]
Aug 19 2022 | Posted in
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