
The Health and Social Care Board are reminding older people to beware of bogus telephone callers, pretending to be from their GP surgery or local hospital. Health and Social Care staff across Northern Ireland have been receiving reports of such callers contacting individuals by phone, trying to sell health care products and to obtain bank […]
Nov 12 2015 | Posted in
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130 Upper Sixth pupils at Sacred Heart College, Newry have attended an interactive ‘2 Young 2 Die’ road education workshop. The ‘2 Young 2 Die’ campaign uses hard-hitting content including real life case studies, videos, statistics and discussion-based workshops, to help young people think about issues such as speed, alcohol and drugs and the consequences […]
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SDLP Assembly Member for Newry and Armagh Dominic Bradley and local representative Justin McNulty have met with the Southern Health and Social Care Trust Chief Executive, Paula Clarke, to express their ‘deep concerns’ over the future of 24/7 Consultant cover at the Emergency Department at Daisy Hill in Newry. Speaking to Newry Times, Bradley explained, […]
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Newry, Mourne and Down District Council have recently established District Electoral Area Forums (DEA’s) to proactively work in partnership with the community to deal with locally identified issues. The seven Forums will operate across the following areas: Slieve Gullion, Slieve Croob, Rowallane, Downpatrick, The Mournes, Crotlieve and Newry. DEA Fora are being developed as a […]
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Sunbeds are a popular way to top up a fading summer tan or to get one in time for the Christmas party season, but with evidence of health risks associated with sunbed use, the Public Health Agency (PHA) and Cancer Focus Northern Ireland are encouraging people to think twice before using them – it isn’t […]
Nov 11 2015 | Posted in
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Police are appealing for information following the theft of a vehicle from Ferryhill Road. psniAt around 5.30am on Monday, 2nd November, entry was forced to a house and vehicle keys, a wallet and cash taken. A blue Toyota Landcruiser was subsequently stolen from outside the property. The vehicle was found around 10.20am in Malachy Conlon […]
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Newry City Sinn Fein councillors Valerie Harte and Charlie Casey organised a meeting recently with Transport NI to discuss residents’ concerns about traffic congestion and speeding. Speaking about the meeting Cllr Harte said, “This meeting was arranged to try and address some serious issues which have been raised by residents regarding ever increasing traffic problems. […]
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Sinn Féin MLA Chris Hazzard has said that the potential of tourism to the economy of South Down can be maximised if there is an agreed strategy in place. Speaking after meeting with Stephen Bill, Regional Manager Tourism NI and Mark Mohan, Tourism Initiatives Manager with Newry Mourne and Down District Council Hazzard said, “I […]
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Police in Newry are appealing for information after tools were stolen from a van. Sometime between 7am and 6pm on Wednesday, 4th November, entry was gained to a white Citroen Relay van, parked at Sheepbridge Park and Ride. A welder and two drills were stolen. Speaking to Newry Times, Constable Niamh Mulholland said, “This is […]
Nov 10 2015 | Posted in
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Police are appealing for information following the theft of items from a car on Chapel Road, Meigh. Sometime overnight between Sunday, 1st November and Monday, 2nd November, a blue Volkswagen Tiguan was entered and driving licence and bank cards stolen. Speaking to Newry Times, Constable Tom Nugent said, “We would like to hear from anyone […]
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