
The Keep er Lit for PIPS committee has raised a sensational £55,512.69 for local suicide prevention and mental health charity, PIPS Hope & Support, in memory of Stephen Farrell. The lorry industry across the island of Ireland, the agriculture industry and the local Newry, Mourne and Down community came together across several events […]
Aug 8 2022 | Posted in
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Top grocery retail brand Iceland has announced an expansion with Uber Eats to offer speedy delivery for customers using the app to order food across Northern Ireland. A further 22 stores are now offering groceries on demand including Iceland in Newry. This follows the successful launch of the delivery platform earlier this year, […]

The Department of Health’s new digital strategy will streamline information sharing and optimise data use to improve services and create better outcomes for people. The ambitious new strategy aims to design, develop and deliver digital services over the next eight years that will support patients and users get the best care; better support […]
Aug 4 2022 | Posted in
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As part of the Police’s ongoing ‘Make Safe’ campaign, local neighbourhood officers have been busy delivering a suite of training packages to the nighttime economy educating them on what to look out for that may indicate a child is at risk. The activity is now expanding to County Down. On Thursday 21 July, […]
Aug 4 2022 | Posted in
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Police are appealing for information following a report of criminal damage which occurred at the Warrenpoint Road area of Newry. Sergeant Willis explains, “On Tuesday 19 July, it was reported to police that damage was caused to outside equipment including flower beds, bins and a swing at premises in the area. “The damage […]
Aug 3 2022 | Posted in
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Thieves are taking advantage of advances in technology to steal cars by redirecting wireless signals from key fobs. The Police Service of Northern Ireland has today issued a warning following a spate of keyless car thefts across Northern Ireland. Detectives believe, due to the repeated pattern of offending, that this activity could be […]
Aug 2 2022 | Posted in
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Health Minister Robin Swann has announced that everyone aged 50 and over will again be offered a flu vaccination as well as a COVID-19 booster this autumn. This move is part of a plan to increase protection against respiratory viruses ahead of winter when there is likely to be a COVID surge. The […]
Aug 1 2022 | Posted in
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A 17-year-old male has been charged with 23 motoring-related offences. The offences include four counts of dangerous driving and four counts of using a motor vehicle without insurance. Other offences include causing grievous bodily injury by dangerous driving. The charges are in relation to a road traffic collision at the Drumlough […]
Aug 1 2022 | Posted in
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Firmus energy is holding a series of events in the Newry area over the coming weeks aimed at supporting local households manage their energy consumption and save money. The drop-in events will take place at the Mourne Country Hotel between 10am – 2pm over three dates (Friday 29 July, Friday 5 August and […]

Minister Robin Swann has announced the extension of the availability of lateral flow testing for those with symptoms into August. The move follows an earlier decision to extend availability until the end of this July. Minister Swann says, “Whilst indications are that we are moving in the right direct with regard to the […]
Jul 29 2022 | Posted in
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