
Adults with learning disabilities from across the Southern Trust area recently participated in a Fit 4 U 2 Team Building Day at Craigavon Leisure Centre. Fit 4 U 2 provides physical activities and sports for people with learning disabilities. At this event, 25 participants enjoyed a range of team building activities, including ice breaker […]
Mar 31 2017 | Posted in
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SDLP South Down MP and chairperson of the All-Party Parliamentary Group for the Visitor Economy Margaret Ritchie has welcomed a call from the Northern Ireland Affairs Select Committee to reduce Tourism VAT to 9%. Ritchie has been campaigning for a reduction in VAT on tourism and hospitality products for a number of years as a […]
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The Southern Health and Social Care Trust has issued a statement warning of ongoing staffing difficulties for the Emergency Department at Daisy Hill Hospital and have suggested that it could lead to its temporary closure. The Southern Health and Social Care Trust Board were updated on the staffing challenges facing the Emergency Department (ED) in […]

Newry and Armagh Sinn Féin MP Mickey Brady has said that the major band parade being organised by the Loyal Sons of Benagh Flute Band, will cause major inconvenience to local residents, businesses and the entire city of Newry. The parade, which traditionally passes off peacefully, will have 84 bands participating. Article continues below: […]

Land & Property Services (LPS) has confirmed that there will be a delay in the issue of rate bills for 2017/2018. Usually at the beginning of April each year, LPS issues annual rate bills to homes and businesses across Northern Ireland. This year, bills will be late due to a delay in the setting […]
Mar 29 2017 | Posted in
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SDLP South Down MLA Colin McGrath has described the triggering of Article 50 against the wishes of people in Northern Ireland and at a time when there is no power sharing Executive in the North as ‘an act of democratic savagery’. McGrath called on all parties in Northern Ireland to unite around a common position […]
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Retail NI has given its reaction to the triggering of Article 50 and called upon the on-going talks on restoring devolution, to include the establishment of an NI Assembly Brexit Committee to scrutinise the Brexit process and to take evidence from key sectors of civic society. Speaking to Newry Times, Retail NI Chief Executive […]
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Stroke survivor Gerard McClean, from Kilcoo, County Down, is joining the Stroke Association in calling for people across Northern Ireland to be more aware of the early warning signs of stroke, and to share the FAST message to help save more lives. Gerard (59) had a stroke in June 2013, on Father’s Day, while doing […]
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A two-day international wildfire investigation seminar ‘Wildfires, Don’t Speculate, Investigate!’, took place earlier this week in Newry. The first to be held on the island of Ireland, the seminar was organised to help fire protection professionals better understand wildfires in order to improve prevention measures and develop their investigative skills. Accurately determining the origin […]
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Detectives in Newry are appealing for information following the report of an aggravated burglary at an address in the Slieveshan Park area of Kilkeel. It occurred around midnight on 28th March when an elderly man was assaulted. Article continues below: Speaking to Newry Times, Detective Constable Skillen said, “ We received a report […]
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