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‘Get the vaccine and fight the flu’ – Public Health Agency

A reminder has been issued by the Public Health Agency (PHA) for all people in “at risk” groups to get the winter flu vaccine, with a warning about the deadly dangers associated with catching the flu. The call comes as figures show that excess winter deaths last year were the highest since 2009/10, when the […]

Newry ‘awash with drugs’, claims local councillor after spate of assaults

Newry Sinn Féin councilor Charlie Casey has called on people to be vigilant following several assaults on local people. Speaking about the latest incident Cllr Casey said, “I have been approached by a man who was the victim of an unprovoked attack on the Meadow Road over the weekend where he and another person were […]

Concern at Newry ‘rat infestations’

Local Sinn Fein Councillor Charlie Casey has called for a multi-agency approach to deal with the problem of rat infestations in parts of Newry. “I’ve been approached by a lady living in the College Gardens area of the city who has been trying to get an issue with rats sorted for over a year,” he […]

£1,000 payment for flood victims

Environment Minister Mark H Durkan has activated, with immediate effect, an emergency scheme for householders affected by the recent flooding across Northern Ireland. Activation of the scheme was approved following the recent heavy rainfall and flooding. Mark H Durkan said, “Individual householders will be eligible for a £1,000 payment as an offer of practical assistance […]

5,000 landlords to be refunded following Registration Scheme change

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Around 5,000 landlords will have a registration fee refunded to them as a result of an important change to the Landlord Registration Scheme. The change to the scheme, announced by the Social Development Minister, Mervyn Storey MLA, means that only one registration fee now needs to be paid in the case where there are joint […]

Avoid empty Christmas stockings with Consumer Council postal advice

With a third of online retailers applying delivery restrictions to Northern Ireland the Consumer Council is providing some timely delivery tips to avoid any empty Christmas stockings. Kellin McCloskey, Head of Postal Services at the Consumer Council said, “Online shopping is an increasingly popular way for consumers to do their Christmas shopping. “With almost half […]

Calls for enhanced cyber-bullying legislation

SDLP Education spokesperson Seán Rogers MLA has welcomed legislation aimed at addressing bullying in schools to be debated in the Assembly. The former school principal called for more robust regulations to tackle cyber-bullying, which has blighted the lives of many children. Speaking to Newry Times, he said, “As a former school principal, I’ve seen first-hand […]

‘Respect for Irish language key to multicultural society’ – Ó Muirí

Local Sinn Féin Irish language spokesperson, Barra Ó Muirí, has said the Irish language can play a key role in promoting reconciliation. “The Irish language belongs to everybody and threatens no one,” he said. “There is no contradiction in unionists seeking to learn or speak Irish, or for republicans to be interested in orange culture […]

Newry residents urged to be vigilant after recent incidents

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Sinn Fein councillor Liz Kimmins is urging residents in Newry to be vigilant of their property and to look out for neighbours. The local councillor issued the warning after a number of incidents in the Barcroft and Carrivemaclone areas. “At around 3.30am on Tuesday morning a man was spotted lurking at the back of a […]

Man, 39, suffers head injuries in Newry assault

Police in Newry are appealing for information following an assault in Clanrye Avenue. At around 5am on Sunday, 29th November, police received a report of a number of people involved in a fight. Officers attended the area and found a 39 year old man with head injuries. The man required medical treatment. Speaking to Newry […]







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