
Newry-based disabled and deaf artists have an opportunity for financial support to develop their work under the iDA (individual disabled/deaf artists) grant scheme. The application process opened on December 1st, with the deadline for applications on Friday, 15th January 2016 at 4pm. Artists can apply for up to £5,000. The iDA grant scheme is aimed […]

Local police are appealing for information following a three vehicle road traffic collision. The collision occurred on the Camlough Road, Bessbrook at around 9.35pm on Sunday, 29th November. A yellow Peugeot, grey Seat Toledo and grey Renault were involved. Six people sustained injuries which are not believed to be life threatening. Speaking to Newry Times, […]
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Daisy Hill Hospital is the first hospital in Northern Ireland to trial a new baby heart screening test. The paediatric team have worked closely with their maternity colleagues to introduce a routine oxygen saturation test for all new babies before they are discharged home. Dr Bassam Aljarad, Consultant Paediatrician, who introduced the new screening programme […]
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Northern Ireland Children’s Hospice has launched its annual Little Stars Appeal and is asking the public to raise funds to support its very own ‘little stars’ this Christmas. The appeal aims to make every moment count for children and families who need vital hospice care throughout Christmas and into the New Year. This year, Nicole […]

SDLP MP for South Down, Margaret Ritchie, has written to the Parliamentary Under-Secretary for the Northern Ireland Office, Minister Ben Wallace, pressing him on the impact the repeal of the Human Rights Act would have on the Good Friday Agreement. Speaking to Newry Times, Ritchie said, “In response to questions that I have tabled on […]
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The final of Buttercrane’s Got Talent took place on Wednesday 2nd December and saw 10 local acts go head to head for the £500 prize. The event was opened by last year’s winner Leah Kirwin (Carlingford) who appeared on the Late Late Toy Show with her younger brother earlier this month. From almost 80 entries, […]

Detectives are appealing for witnesses following burglaries at two properties on the Armagh Road in Newry on Sunday 6th December. It was reported that sometime between 3am and 4am a vacant house in the area was entered. It is not believed that anything was stolen during the incident. At around 9.30pm it was reported that […]
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Local police are appealing for information following the theft of a vehicle. Sometime between 10pm on Wednesday, 25th November and 8.30am on Thursday, 26th November, a red Toyota Hilux, registration GLZ 7360, was stolen from the Carrickagallogy Road area of Whitecross. Speaking to Newry Times, Constable Lee McGill said, “We would like to hear from […]
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Northern Ireland Fire & Rescue Service (NIFRS) Station Commander Rory Dumigan received the NI Road Safety Lifetime Achievement Award for his continuous work in educating and informing road users of the consequences of dangerous driving at the NI Road Safety Awards recently. Rory, who is based at Newry Fire Station, has been involved heavily with […]
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SDLP MP for South Down, Margaret Ritchie, has urged the Chancellor to extend the Rural Fuel Rebates scheme to NI. Speaking to Newry Times, Ritchie said, “The Rural Fuel Rebates scheme helps reduce the price of unleaded petrol for people living in rural areas, in recognition of the high costs of fuel and the cost […]
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