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Rugby Academy announces exciting partnership to support elite talent | Newry Times

Belfast Met Rugby Academy image - Rugby Academy announces exciting partnership to support elite talent - Newry Times - northern ireland rugby

In an exciting new development for Belfast Met, its Rugby Academy has joined forces with former Irish rugby professional Kieran Campbell.     Kieran is the director of KC9 Peak Performance and a former elite rugby player having performed at international rugby level in both 7s and 15s.      He was the previous Ulster […]

20mph zones ‘need further rolled out in Newry and Armagh’ – Newry MLA | Newry Times

20MPH zones 'need further rolled out in Newry and Armagh' - Newry MLA - Newry Times - down newspaper

Liz Kimmins is calling for more schools in the Newry and Armagh area to be able to have 20mph zones in their surrounding area.     The Newry and Armagh MLA stated, “Across the whole of Newry and Armagh, only a small number of schools were included in the first roll-out of the 20mph zone […]

Friends of the Cancer Centre’s Newry Canal Cycle takes place on 21 August 2021 | Newry Times

Dr McAleer calls on people to get on their bike for Friends of the Cancer Centre | Newry Times - breaking news newry

Renowned local oncologist Dr Seamus McAleer is encouraging local people to get on their bikes for Friends of the Cancer Centre’s Newry Canal Cycle on Saturday 21 August 2021.     Dr McAleer, an oncologist at the Cancer Centre in Belfast, is no stranger to a cycling challenge, having undertaken numerous fundraising challenges for the […]

Click Energy electricity tariff set to increase by 9% | Newry Times

Click Energy electricity tariff set to increase by 9% - Newry Times - newry news facebook

Click Energy has announced it will be increasing electricity prices by 9% for customers on a variable rate tariff from 1 September 2021.     This will see the typical bill paying customer needing to find up to an extra £55 per year.     Customers with a keypad (PAYG) meter will see a yearly […]

Store manager Debbie runs 100 miles for NI hospice | Newry Times

Julian Charles’ store manager Debbie runs 100 miles for NI hospice - Newry Times - local news newry

When Debbie Anderson, the store manager at Julian Charles in Banbridge, was looking for ways to get fit during the first lockdown she took up running.     Not only did she take to it like a duck to water, but she was also part of a team that ran 100 miles in four days, […]

Newry MLA urges Communities Minister to protect renters | Newry Times

Newry MLA urges Communities Minister Hargey to protect renters - Newry Times - news newry northern ireland

SDLP MLA Justin McNulty has called on Communities Minister Deirdre Hargey to urgently extend protections for private renters.       Under legislation introduced during the Covid pandemic to protect private tenants, the notice period landlords had to provide before asking tenants to leave their rented property was extended from 4 weeks to 12 weeks.     […]

Ulster University’s Top Tips on Clearing for Students | Newry Times

Ulster University’s Top Tips on Clearing for Students - Newry Times - ni clearing - student clearning northern ireland

Ahead of A-Level results day on Tuesday 10 August the team at Ulster University highlight the opportunities available via Clearing and share their top tips to guide you through the process.     The run-up to results day can be a stressful time for students and parents alike but taking some time to prepare for […]

Call for green infrastructure and cycle paths for South Down | Newry Times

DFI urged to deliver green infrastructure and cycle paths for South Down - Newry Times - local news newry

Sinn Féin’s Chris Hazzard MP has asked the Department for Infrastructure to deliver cycle paths to link Newcastle with Dundrum and Castlewellan.     The South Down MP added that new infrastructure like this would not only be a great asset for visitors but would transform the lives of our local community.     The […]

‘Brutal cull of badgers should not be allowed to proceed’ – Newry MLA | Newry Times

'Brutal cull of badgers should not be allowed to proceed' - Newry MLA - Newry Times - county down newspaper

SDLP MLA Justin McNulty has called on Edwin Poots, Minister for Agriculture Environment and Rural Affairs to reverse the proposal to introduce ‘an indiscriminate cull of badgers’ as part of a strategy to eradicate bovine TB.     The proposals would introduce controlled shooting of free-roaming badgers, the vast majority (80-85%) of which would be […]

Free public transport for healthcare workers extended to 31 August 2021 | Newry Times

Free public transport for healthcare workers extended to 31 August 2021 - Newry Times - newry news paper online - daisy hill hospital

Infrastructure Minister Nichola Mallon has confirmed that the temporary scheme to provide free travel for health care staff on public transport services will be extended to 31 August 2021 after which time normal charging will resume.     The Minister explains, “In March 2020 at the outset of the Covid-19 pandemic I took the decision […]







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