Independent News, the company which owns and prints the Belfast Telegraph, has transferred some of its production from Belfast to it’s Newry plant, at the cost of 24 jobs in the Belfast area. The company is downsizing it’s workforce in Northern Ireland from 175 to 151. Deputy chief executive for Independent News, Richard McClean spoke […]
Newry and Mourne District Council has expressed its delight on achieving a recycling rate of 33% (2010/11), and has encouraged everyone to continue with their efforts for 2012. With 7 Household Recycling Centres and 36 Bring Sites located throughout the district recycling has never been easier. However, over the past month, Newry and Mourne Officers […]
Newry and Armagh MLA Cathal Boylan has commented on proposals in which new technology could be used to reduce motor insurance costs in the north. Currently, insurance in the north is on average 11% higher than that in England. However, in some areas motorists are required to pay up to 70% more – a statistic […]
Work began this week in Newry as part of a new £1.8 million environmental improvement scheme. The work which aims to enhance the look of the city centre will include the following schemes: Upgrading of footpaths and road surfaces; Increased and improved lighting provision; Under-grounding of overhead services; and Additional street furniture and foliage throughout […]
Fire crews have rescued a woman from a house fire in Newry. The fire broke out in the St Mary’s Street area of the city tonight (Thursday). The woman is believed to be in her 50s and was taken to hospital where she was treated for smoke inhalation.
An emergency run/walk/cycle has been organised tonight in Newry in support of a little local girl who is in hospital. The event is called ‘Make it light for Alannah’ and anyone attending is advised to bring lights, torches and reflective gear. Participants can either choose to walk 5/10km, run 5/10km or cycle the 5/10km route. […]
St Bronagh’s ABC of Rostrevor held their annual fight night in the Balmoral, Warrenpoint at the weekend and it turned out to be a great night of boxing. Head coach Gavin Dougan organised a great fight card of boxing with fifteen thrilling contests. Two times Ulster Champion Shane McGarry produced a stand out performance, winning […]
This February 2nd, World Wetlands Day, staff from Newry and Mourne District Council and the Action for Biodiversity project , together with hundreds of children from schools in the district will be celebrating wetlands at the Eco-schools celebration event. Wetlands are unique habitats, ranging from fast flowing rivers, standing ponds, marshy fens and reedbeds. These […]
Armagh City Councillor Cathy Rafferty has urged people to be alert to various post and telephone scams which are currently in circulation. The Sinn Féin representative is speaking from personal experience as her husband received one of these scam letters in the past few days. Councillor Rafferty said, “We received a letter to our work […]
A new Cross-Border Conference on Addiction has recently been launched by Sr Consilio. Speaking to Newry Times Sr. Consilio, Director of Cuan Mhuire NI said, “It is an opportunity to help deliver new facilities and supports to meet increased demands for services in Northern Ireland, and in Border counties. A ‘New’ Cuan Mhuire Regional Addiction […]
