
The 2012 Budget has left local political representatives seething with rage after British Chancellor George Osbourne announced cuts across Northern Ireland. Sinn Féin’s Economic Spokesperson Conor Murphy said, “While we will study the implications of the British government’s budget on spending in the north, on cursory examination it would seem that there is little relief […]

SDLP Newry and Armagh MLA Dominic Bradley has said the SDLP does not support the decision of the Independent Financial Review Panel to give MLAs an 11% pay increase. Speaking to Newry Times, Mr Bradley said, “The SDLP is completely opposed to this decision to award an 11% pay increase to MLAs and this attack […]
Mar 22 2012 | Posted in
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SDLP South Down MLA Karen McKevitt said her party voted against the DUP/Sinn Fein Programme for Government (PfG) which lacks both detail and ambition and doesn’t provide a safety net for the most vulnerable in our society. She said “The Programme for Government looks good with 60 pages full of glossy pictures and 82 ‘commitments’ […]
Mar 22 2012 | Posted in
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Sectarianism is not a new phenomenon in the GAA, if you were to ask any seasoned follower of inter-county football they would tell you that it happens quite often. What happened to Ciaran McKeever is nothing short of scandalous and should be addressed immediately by the GAA. The Laois County Board’s refusal to accept reality […]
Mar 22 2012 | Posted in
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There has been a mixed reaction to the 2012 Budget in the local community, with many people stating that they will reserve judgement on it until they see how it is implemented. At first glance, low income families appear to be no better off, which Finance Minister Sammy Wilson expressed anger about. Wilson also expressed […]

Detectives from the PSNI’s Rape Crime Unit have charged a 21 year old man with rape. He is due to appear at Newry Magistrate’s Court tomorrow (Thursday 22nd March). As is normal procedure the charge will be reviewed by the Public Prosecution Service. The charges relate to reports of a rape in Newry City Centre […]
Mar 21 2012 | Posted in
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The Armagh county board have this week issued a statement claiming their players were subjected to “partitionist” abuse during Armagh’s defeat to Laois on Sunday. The statement follows the game in which Ciaran McKeever saw read for allegedly kicking an opponent in the tunnel during half time, an incident which could see the current Armagh […]
Mar 21 2012 | Posted in
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Police in Warrenpoint are appealing for information following a second incident of criminal damage at the Methodist Church on Church Street. Some time overnight between Saturday 17th March and Sunday 18th March two windows were broken. Nine panes were broken at the church during the previous weekend. It is believed that people may be congregating […]
Mar 21 2012 | Posted in
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Sinn Féin councillor Cathy Rafferty has called on the council to carry out a business survey as a matter of urgency. This follows reports from some city traders that their takings for St Patrick’s Day dropped by over £1,000 due to early closing because of the contentious loyalist parade. “St Patrick’s Day was an economic […]
Mar 21 2012 | Posted in
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Newry Jobs and Benefits Office Sports Association have donated a fantastic total of £1100 to local breast cancer charity Pretty ‘n’ Pink. Pretty ‘n’ Pink was nominated as the 2011 charity of the Newry branch by staff who fundraised tirelessly throughout the year by organising events such as coffee mornings, book sales, pink days at […]
Mar 21 2012 | Posted in
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