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New PSNI Local Policing Teams launched in Newry and Mourne

The Police Service of Northern Ireland’s new-style Local Policing Teams (LPTs) went live in Newry, Mourne and Down District, on Monday, 28th September, as part of a phased plan. Superintendent Simon Walls, PSNI District Commander for Newry, Mourne and Down District explained, “Communities in Newry, Mourne and Down District will have LPTs, based in Newry, […]

McKevitt welcomes lottery funding for local groups

SDLP South Down MLA Karen McKevitt has welcomed the announcement of big lottery funding for a number of local groups across South Down. Speaking to Newry Times, she said, “The award of over £50,000 in Big Lottery funding to projects in South Down is great news for the local community and all the groups who […]

Calling all workplaces – take the stop smoking challenge!

The Public Health Agency (PHA) is calling on businesses across Northern Ireland to take part in the ‘Workplace 28 day stop smoking challenge’ to help employees who smoke to give up their habit. Smoking is the single greatest cause of preventable illness, premature death and health inequality throughout Northern Ireland. Each year around 2,300 people […]

Newry cross-community group enjoys ‘amazing’ Youth Exchange programme

Over the summer 14 young people from a cross-community group in Newry & Mourne and 15 young people from Bavaria in Germany developed a partnership to manage a youth exchange programme. The theme was ‘How your culture shapes your identity’. One of the local group members, Thomas Hanna, reflected on the experience, labelling it as […]

Fearon welcomes progress of Children’s Bill

Sinn Féin MLA Megan Fearon has welcomed the progress of the Children’s Bill through the Assembly. “The latest progress of the Children’s Services Cooperation Bill is to be welcomed,” Fearon said. “It places a legal requirement on children’s authorities to work together to improve services. This will lead to better outcomes for children as it […]

Former British military site transformed into £2.2m social housing development

A disused military compound in the hills of the Ring of Gullion in Newry has been given a new lease of life by Fold Housing Association with the official launch of a £2.23m social housing development. Park Urney in Forkhill village is a high-quality new build scheme which consists of 22 properties in total. The […]

Social Investment Fund ‘Work It’ Programme launched in Newry

The Northern Ireland Executive has allocated £80 million towards the Social Investment Fund (SIF) which is being delivered in partnership with communities across nine zones throughout Northern Ireland. This fund aims to make life better for people living in deprived areas by reducing poverty, unemployment and physical deterioration. The Southern Zone covers the three new […]

Irish Government urged to show more support for Narrow Water Bridge

SDLP MP for South Down Margaret Ritchie has called on the Irish Government to show more support for the implementation of the Narrow Water Bridge. Speaking after the publication of the Capital Investment Plan, Ritchie said, “I note that the Irish Government has outlined a number of proposals to invest in the infrastructure of the […]

Anger over Health Minister’s absence at ‘crucial debate’ on Daisy Hill Hospital

Sinn Féin MLA Caitriona Ruane has expressed her shock and dismay that acting DUP Health Minister Simon Hamilton failed to attend a vital adjournment debate on Daisy Hill Hospital on Friday. Speaking to Newry Times, Ruane said, “Given the importance of this debate to so many people across large parts of South Down and Armagh […]

Two great performances launch a month of music

Down Arts Centre has a great line up of live events this October, including five fantastic live music performances. Getting the ball rolling are Stella Bass and her band with A Little (Jazz) Night Music, celebrating the music of Stephen Sondheim, on Friday 2 October at 8pm, and back by popular demand, The 4 of […]







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