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Newry MLA calls for increase in childcare basic allowance to 20 hours

13-Sep-2017
SDLP MLA for Newry and Armagh Justin McNulty has said that increasing the basic allowance of free childcare available to working parents would have a transformative effect on the lives of children and their families.  The Newry and Armagh Assembly ... read more
Source: Newry Times

Call for trial night bus run to South Armagh from Newry

12-Sep-2017
Sinn Féin Councillor Terry Hearty has called on Translink to trial run a night bus to South Armagh. The Slieve Gullion Councillor made the call after being inundated with complaints from young people from the area who cannot use services in Newry as ... read more
Source: Newry Times

Urgent appeal for foster carers to look after vulnerable teenagers

12-Sep-2017
Barnardo’s NI foster carer Avril Kenwell from Ballynahinch is backing an urgent Barnardo’s appeal for more foster carers to look after vulnerable teenagers in Northern Ireland. Speaking to Newry Times, Avril (pictured right), who together with her ... read more
Source: Newry Times

Local MLA to lead cross-party meeting on schools’ coaching scheme

12-Sep-2017
SDLP Assembly Member for Newry and Armagh Justin McNulty  is to meet David Sterling, Head of the Civil Service to discuss the future of the Curriculum Sports Programme in local primary schools.  He has asked a representative of all other political ... read more
Source: Newry Times

Public Meeting in Newry to discuss Trust savings plans

11-Sep-2017
The Southern Health and Social Care Trust is hosting public meetings as part of its consultation on its draft Savings Plan for 2017/2018. Health and Social Care Trusts across Northern Ireland have been tasked by the Department of Health with developing ... read more
Source: Newry Times

Support available to help Newry residents get on the property ladder

11-Sep-2017
Newry, Mourne and Down District Council Chairperson, Councillor Roisin Mulgrew, recently met with Co-Ownership Housing Director of Customer Services, Glynis Hobson, to learn more about the work of Co-Ownership Housing during its Shared Ownership Month ... read more
Source: Newry Times

‘The EU gets the border problem even if Britain doesn’t’ – Newry MLA

11-Sep-2017
SDLP MLA for Newry and Armagh Justin McNulty has welcomed the publication of the European Commission’s paper on Ireland and has described it as yet another important milestone in the Brexit process. Speaking to Newry Times, McNulty said, “Michel ... read more
Source: Newry Times

‘McCreesh Park lighting system is important investment’ – Brady

11-Sep-2017
Sinn Féin MP Mickey Brady has called the installation of a new lighting system in Raymond McCreesh Park a ‘crucial investment’ for the facility and wider area. He was speaking following the announcement that a new system of lights would be ... read more
Source: Newry Times

FREE Stress Control Courses in Newry and Mourne

08-Sep-2017
The Southern Health and Social Care Trust is running a series of free Stress Management classes.  Funded by the Public Health Agency, the classes aim to help anyone of any age who feels they are suffering from stress, anxiety or depression. The six week ... read more
Source: Newry Times

Newry school parents asked to pay for pencils and paper

08-Sep-2017
A primary school warns budget cuts will mean staff reductions and asks parents for ... read more
Source: BBC

Newry MLA meets health chiefs on local services

07-Sep-2017
SDLP MLA for Newry and Armagh Justin McNulty has met with the Chief Executive of the Southern Health and Social Care Trust and has raised a number of issues with him. McNulty was joined in the meeting with Francis Rice by South Down MLA Sinead Bradley. ... read more
Source: Newry Times

‘Prescription drug abuse needs tackled urgently’ – Newry MLA

07-Sep-2017
SDLP Assembly Member Justin McNulty has called for urgent action on drug abuse across the North including prescription drugs following comments made by Coroner Joe McCrisken. McNulty told Newry Times, “The abuse of prescription medication is an ... read more
Source: Newry Times

Byrne calls for ‘transparent debate’ on Council Health Committee formation

07-Sep-2017
SDLP Slieve Gullion Councillor Pete Bryne has called for openness and transparency in the process of the formation of a Health Committee at Newry, Mourne and Down District Council after new proposals downgraded the new Committee to a Health Working ... read more
Source: Newry Times

Broadband Services in Newry and Armagh discussed at meeting

06-Sep-2017
SDLP MLA for Newry and Armagh Justin McNulty has met with BT to discuss Broadband Services in Newry and Armagh. Speaking to Newry Times, McNulty explained, “Broadband services, or the lack of them, are a major issue for many people across Newry and ... read more
Source: Newry Times

Newry Irish language protest outside Bank of Ireland

06-Sep-2017
FóramanDúin agus Oirialla said were delighted with the turn-out at their protest outside the Newry branch of Bank of Ireland on Friday 1st September. The protest was about their decision to no longer provide an Irish-language option on new LATMs. This ... read more
Source: Newry Times

‘Elderly last week, children this week, who’s next?’ – Newry MLA

05-Sep-2017
SDLP MLA Justin McNulty has reacted strongly to the news that school budgets are to be the target of further cuts from the Department of Education, with the common funding formula being reduced by £56 per pupil. Speaking to Newry Times, McNulty said, ... read more
Source: Newry Times

Two men due in Newry Court on drugs charges

05-Sep-2017
Detectives have charged two men with various drugs offences. A 31 year old man has been charged with possessing Class B controlled drug with intent to supply and possession of a Class B controlled (2 x counts).     He was also charged with ... read more
Source: Newry Times

Newry well represented at Ulster Tatler Awards 2017

05-Sep-2017
Newry and Mourne will be well represented at this year’s Ulster Tatler Awards with no fewer than eight individuals and businesses shortlisted for a prize at the prestigious ceremony. The Ulster Tatler Awards celebrate the achievements of local ... read more
Source: Newry Times

Letters to the Editor, ‘Public meeting in Newry on future of stroke service’

04-Sep-2017
Dear Editor, As many of your readers will know, stroke is devastating and affects more than 4000 people each year in Northern Ireland. Stroke is a leading cause of disability but unfortunately many stroke survivors and their families struggle to access ... read more
Source: Newry Times

Newry businesses advised to be alert to new phishing scam

04-Sep-2017
Detectives from PSNI’s Cyber Crime Centre are advising local businesses to be on the alert for a phishing scam. Speaking to Newry Times, Detective Constable Samuel Kinkaid said, “This latest phishing scam is in the form of an email asking people for ... read more
Source: Newry Times
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