
A special torch aimed at promoting hand hygiene is on tour around the UK and Ireland (from 5th May – 26th September 2016) and arrived recently at The Southern Trust. The Torch was welcomed by the Trust’s Infection Prevention and Control Team recently and will remain in Northern Ireland until Monday 13th June when it […]
Jun 14 2016 | Posted in
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Amputee and father of two Mark Toner, from Newry, has had his family life transformed following a stairlift donation from big hearted British manufacturers, Acorn Stairlifts. After losing his leg earlier this year following four years of treatment caused by a 16ft fall at work, Mark’s only way of getting upstairs was backwards. His painful […]
Jun 13 2016 | Posted in
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Sinn Féin MLA Conor Murphy has said the latest figures published by HMRC indicate that the EU is the main export market for manufacturers in the North. The south of Ireland remains the largest single export market for local manufacturers. Speaking to Newry Times, Murphy said, “The latest figures published by the HMRC indicates that […]
Jun 13 2016 | Posted in
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Looking for the perfect Gift for Father’s Day – then look no further. Shop Local Gift Vouchers are the ideal gift. With Father’s Day just around the corner this Gift Voucher gives you the gift of choice and all the time keeping money local. They can be redeemed in Gyms, Clothes Shops, Restaurants, Golf Clubs, […]

Detectives are continuing to appeal for witnesses following an armed robbery of commercial premises in the Corn Market area of Newry on the afternoon of Friday 3rd June. It was reported that shortly before 3pm an unknown male, carrying a suspected firearm, entered the premises and demanded staff hand over money. The man made off […]
Jun 11 2016 | Posted in
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Accidents are the main cause of death for children post-infancy, with many occurring in the home. During Child Safety Week (6 – 12 June) the Public Health Agency (PHA) is highlighting steps to make your home as safe as possible. Hilary Johnston, Health and Social Wellbeing Improvement Manager with the PHA, said, “None of us […]
Jun 11 2016 | Posted in
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Joint First Minister Martin McGuinness joined with Chair of the Economy Committee Conor Murphy and Junior Minister Megan Fearon to announce Resonate Testing Limited’s £2.3million investment to establish a dedicated testing and certification facility in Newry. The investment will create 17 new advanced engineering jobs and will allow Resonate Testing to offer commercial fire and […]

The Ulster Unionist Party’s Newry & Armagh MLA, Danny Kennedy, has called on the Chief Constable to take action to restore the ‘badly shaken confidence’ of the Kingsmills families in the judicial and investigative processes. Speaking to Newry Times, Kennedy said, “This week I attended the Kingsmills Inquest and heard the evidence submitted by the […]
Jun 11 2016 | Posted in
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Demonstrating the Health and Social Care Board’s support for World Elder Abuse Awareness Day, Valerie Watts, Chief Executive has signed the International Declaration on Elder Abuse. Elder abuse is a universal problem. Research suggests that 2% of the population over 65 years of age experience some form of abuse every year. Last year in Northern […]
Jun 11 2016 | Posted in
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Councillor Roisin Mulgrew has described the latest dumping incident in Camlough as shameful. “Yet again thoughtless, inconsiderate and reckless idiots have seen fit to dump their mess, this time at the Keggal Road viewpoint,” she told Newry Times. “On this occasion the waste includes building material and old insulation which is now blowing about the […]
Jun 11 2016 | Posted in
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