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High praise for recent bathroom and kitchen replacement scheme in Newry and Mourne | Newry Times

High praise for recent bathroom and kitchen replacement scheme locally | Newry Times

Tenants in Newry, Warrenpoint, Annalong, Ballymartin, Kilkeel and surrounding areas in Mourne have had their homes modernised, courtesy of the Housing Executive.     Work has been finished on the planned improvement scheme, which saw 31 properties in the area receive new kitchens, bathrooms and rewiring.     A total of £261,408.63 has been invested […]

Applications invited for Assets Recovery Community Scheme funding | Newry Times

Applications invited for Assets Recovery Community Scheme funding - Newry Times - news newry northern ireland

The Department of Justice is inviting voluntary and community sector organisations, registered charities, and statutory bodies delivering projects in community settings in Northern Ireland to apply for funding aimed at preventing crime.     The Assets Recovery Community Scheme allows monies received from the payment of confiscation orders following a criminal confiscation to be diverted […]

Pharmacy campaign to promote early diagnosis of cancer | Newry Times

Pharmacy campaign to promote early diagnosis of cancer - Newry Times - breaking news newry

A campaign that aims to promote the early diagnosis of cancer by raising awareness of the signs and symptoms has been launched in community pharmacies throughout Northern Ireland as part of the Living Well service.     Be Cancer Aware highlights the role of community pharmacy in providing advice and support, and encourages people who […]

Excitement builds for European Heritage Open Days 2021 | Newry Times

Excitement builds for European Heritage Open Days 2021 - Newry Times - newry newspaper

Communities Minister Deirdre Hargey is inviting everyone to get involved with the 24th annual European Heritage Open Days (EHOD) taking place from 6 – 12 September 2021.     The event will celebrate local architecture, history and culture.     This year’s EHOD event has been extended from the usual weekend to a full week […]

Newry Hospice to get £862k in vital support for cancer charities | Newry Times

Health Minister welcomes vital support for cancer charities - Newry Times - newry news today

Health Minister Robin Swann has announced the allocation of nearly £8million in support grants to a range of cancer charities in Northern Ireland. Southern Area Hospice Services will receive £862,046.     A total of 14 projects have received payments through the Cancer Charities Support Fund. The money is part of a £24m package of […]

Newry project to receive £203,945 to continue its work | Newry Times

Newry project to receive £203,945 to continue its work - Newry Times - newry news live

The International Fund for Ireland (IFI) has allocated £2,356,535/€2,639,319 to further support community projects across Northern Ireland and the southern border counties at a critical time in peacebuilding work.     CRJ Newry/Armagh is one of 12 successful projects in the latest funding round, and it will receive £203,945 for a period of two years. […]

Assured Skills Welding Academies at Southern Regional College launched | Newry Times

Assured Skills Welding Academies at Southern Regional College launched - Newry Times - newry news headlines

Economy Minister Gordon Lyons has launched a new Assured Skills Collaborative Welding Academy at Southern Regional College (SRC), with 12 training places.     The College, in conjunction with the Department for the Economy are offering an opportunity for individuals to receive industry standard welding training. The training will provide them with the skills to […]

Police warn of rise in number of fake bank app scams | Newry Times

Police warn of rise in number of fake bank app scams - Newry Times - newry newspaper

Police are urging the public to be extra vigilant after a rise in recent reports of scammers using fake bank apps to con victims out of money.     Reports have indicated that people have lost money after selling items on well-known online selling platforms.     Bogus buyers are making contact with sellers and […]

Hazzard welcomes progress on Mayobridge Scheme | Newry Times

Hazzard welcomes progress on Mayobridge Scheme - Newry Times - todays news in newry

Sinn Féin’s Chris Hazzard MP has said a forthcoming road safety improvement scheme in Mayobridge will be a “welcome upgrade” to the village’s road layout.      The South Down MP recently met with DFI Roads to discuss a number of local roads projects, including the need to enhance the existing mini-roundabout at the Chapel […]

Deadline looms for Newry parents to update Child Benefit for 16 year olds | Newry Times

Deadline looms for parents to update Child Benefit for 16 year olds - Newry Times - newry news now

HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) is reminding parents and carers they have until 31 August 2021 to confirm whether their teenagers are staying in full-time education or training beyond 16.     Last week, teenagers across the UK received their GSCE or Scottish National Certificate results and many are now considering their future.     […]







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