
December has been unusually warm so far this year, but the seasonal influenza virus (or ‘flu’) is still expected to affect people in Northern Ireland over the coming weeks, disrupting Christmas plans, work, school and, particularly for people who have medical conditions, potentially putting their health at risk. Practice nurse Margaret Kerr, who appears in […]
Dec 16 2016 | Posted in
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The International Fund for Ireland has confirmed £3.6m/€4.3m of financial assistance to support 32 community projects. The funding, approved at the organisation’s recent Board Meeting in Newcastle County Down, will see £2.1m/€2.6m shared among 17 projects that are working to address difficult issues linked to the legacy of conflict and will engage with young people […]
Dec 16 2016 | Posted in
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Members of the public have been warned of the dangers of carbon monoxide poisoning by Newry, Mourne & Down Councillor Liz Kimmins. The Sinn Féin elected representative highlighted her concerns after an incident occurred in the local area. Speaking to Newry Times, she explained, “Fortunately there were no serious consequences as a result of this […]
Dec 16 2016 | Posted in
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Department for Infrastructure Minister, Chris Hazzard and Sara Venning, Chief Executive of NI Water, had a clear message for the public, ‘Don’t Wait – Insulate!’ at the recent launch of NI Water’s winter awareness campaign at Parliament Buildings. The message calls on the public to take action now to ensure homes and businesses are prepared […]
Dec 16 2016 | Posted in
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Danielle Travers has been named Northern Ireland Apprentice of the Year for her work with Newry’s Sticky Fingers Arts in the NI Creative & Cultural Awards. The NI Creative & Cultural Skills Awards show that youthful potential and creativity can be developed through support from employers, educators and the opportunity of paid apprenticeships and internships. […]
Dec 15 2016 | Posted in
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Shane O Neills Ladies team, who recently suffered a heartbreaking defeat in their recent All Ireland Intermediate Club Final, received a heroes welcome from the huge crowd present at the annual Camlough Village Christmas Light Switch On. Hundreds of young people and adults gave a rapturous applause to the Armagh & Ulster Club Champions. There […]
Dec 14 2016 | Posted in
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Slieve Gullion area Sinn Féin Councillor Roisin Mulgrew has said that whilst recent criminal activity in the locality had heightened the fears of many, she felt sure that the incidents had also helped bring neighbours together to create stronger friendly and more active communities. She was speaking after a Police and Community Safety Partnership (PCSP) […]
Dec 14 2016 | Posted in
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Police are appealing for information following a road traffic collision that occurred on the Camlough Road, Newry, on the evening of Thursday 1st December. An 8 year old boy was crossing the road at traffic lights near Parkhead hill at approximately 5pm when he was clipped by a red car, possibly a Nissan Micra. Article […]
Dec 14 2016 | Posted in
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Police are appealing for witnesses and information following the report of a two vehicle road traffic collision. The collision happened on the Old Dublin Road in the Newry area. Speaking to Newry Times, Inspector Russell Vogan said, “It was reported that just after 9.00pm on Sunday 11th December, a blue BMW 320 collided with a […]
Dec 13 2016 | Posted in
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Sinn Féin MLA Conor Murphy, who is also chair of the Economy Committee, has called for nothing to get in the way of the Public Accounts Committee protecting and upholding public interest and for all those with information, including ministers who oversaw the Renewable Heat Incentive Scheme, to come forward to the PAC. Speaking today […]
Dec 13 2016 | Posted in
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