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‘Cooperation vital to tackle challenges facing agri-food industry’ – O’Neill

There is a need to rethink the traditional understanding of the supply chain to rebuild trust across the agri-food industry. That was the key message today from Agriculture Minister Michelle O’Neill to delegates at a high-level conference of producers, processors, retailers and other senior representatives connected to the north’s agri-food industry. Speaking as she opened […]

Attempted ATM theft at Newry shop

Local detectives are investigating the attempted theft of an ATM from a shop in Newry overnight. An angle grinder was used to gain entry to the Forkhill Road Eurospar at around 2.30am on 14 October and an attempt was made to remove the ATM. Speaking to Newry Times, Detective Inspector David Henderson said, “We would […]

Newry ‘Style Heroes’ crowned at Buttercrane Shopping Centre

Five local ‘Style Heroes’ got the chance to walk the catwalk last weekend at Buttercrane Shopping Centre Fashion event. Style Heroes were nominated and voted for via social media and the winners were invited to take part in an Autumn Winter Style and Beauty Showcase styled by TV3, Expose and Irish Times Stylist Carmel Ann […]

Achievements of Newry groups celebrated

The work of Newry-based community organisations has been recognised at a special 30th anniversary reception at Stormont organised by the Lloyd’s Bank Foundation for Northern Ireland. Among those who received help from the Foundation were Dominican at Orana Pre-school Playgroup, which received £1,500 to purchase toys and Home-Start Newry and Mourne, which received £4,200 towards […]

Short Breaks Scheme for local carers celebrated

The Southern Health and Social Care Trust held a fun-filled day at Gosford Park to celebrate the Short Breaks Scheme, which has been a huge success over the past 18 years. Short Breaks Carers give parents of children with disabilities the opportunity to take a break on a regular basis, whilst also providing children with […]

Top Social Workers meet in Southern Trust

The most Senior Social Workers from across Northern Ireland have come together in the Southern Trust for the first in a round of ‘Meet the Director’ events. Executive Directors of Social Work from all Health and Social Care Trusts will be meeting with social care staff throughout Northern Ireland in the coming weeks to help […]

Newry stroke survivor calls on people to ‘Give a Hand’

Newry resident Anna Corr McCracken, who had a stroke on the day after her 32nd birthday, is challenging people across Newry to ‘Give a Hand’ to the Stroke Association. The charity’s fundraising initiative ‘Give a Hand’ will see people across Northern Ireland complete an everyday activity using the hand they wouldn’t normally use from 26th […]

Home Starter Packs give best start to those in new homes

People who have moved into a new tenancy after a period of homelessness are benefitting from a Public Health Agency ‘Home Starter Pack’ scheme which provides essential hygiene and toiletry items as well as small household appliances and utensils. PHA funding of £53,000 has allowed the purchase of approximately 2,000 hygiene packs and 275 Home […]

Flu vaccine available for those ‘at risk’

The seasonal flu vaccination programme for 2015/16 is under way with ‘at risk’ people being urged to get the vaccine. GPs across Northern Ireland will be inviting people over 65, pregnant women and ‘at risk’ children and adults to have the flu vaccine, as flu can be particularly serious for these groups. Influenza or ‘seasonal […]

Ford urges public to apply for fireworks licence in time for Halloween

Justice Minister David Ford has reminded the public that anyone wishing to buy, possess or use fireworks requires a licence. Applications for the use of fireworks over the Halloween period must be submitted to the Department of Justice no later than Friday 23rd October 2015. David Ford said, “The law is very clear. For safety […]







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