
Environment Minister Alex Attwood today announced his decision to grant planning permission for a significant new development at Greenbank in Newry. Greenbank Industrial Estate on the Warrenpoint Road will be transformed with cafes and restaurants, an Enterprise/Innovation Centre, fifty apartments for use as social housing, a food store, non-food retail units, a covered mall and […]
May 23 2012 | Posted in
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Get in shape for summer with the help of Buttercrane Centre’s latest customer initiative, ‘Transform Yourself’ which kicks off with an Open Day on Saturday 26th May 2012 and runs for six weeks. All shoppers are welcome to attend the free Buttercrane ‘Transform Yourself’ Open Day in the mall on 26th May, which will host […]
May 23 2012 | Posted in
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SDLP South Down MP Margaret Ritchie has called on the Consumer Council to investigate the substantial increase in the standing charge for Calor Gas cylinders from £35 to £142. Speaking to Newry Times, she said: “I have been inundated with inquiries from constituents regarding the increase in standing charge for Calor Gas tanks from £35 […]
May 23 2012 | Posted in
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The summer of 1988 saw a dramatic increase in the number of conflict-related incidents. On Sunday 15th June 1988 the Provisional IRA detonated a bomb in Lisburn which killed six off-duty British Army soldiers. On the same day the Belfast brigade of the Provisionals assassinated a UVF member, setting the scene for a long and […]
May 23 2012 | Posted in
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Sinn Féin MLA Caitriona Ruane last week joined in the celebration of the history of Carrick Primary School. Speaking to Newry Times, Ms Ruane stated, “I had the pleasure of visiting the Carrick Primary School today to join in the celebration of its long history. I was delighted at seeing the displays and reading about […]
May 23 2012 | Posted in
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Dear Editor, The Northern Ireland Council for Voluntary Action (NICVA) has been actively working on the issue of educational disadvantage, given the positive response so far from the voluntary and community sector and the seriousness of the problems; we are committed to continuing this work. With that in mind there are upcoming events in Newry […]

SDLP South Down MLA Karen McKevitt has said she is concerned about the decision by Social Development Minister Nelson McCausland to suspend the roll-out of double glazing in Housing Executive properties on grounds of cost. Speaking to Newry Times she said: “Many Housing Executive properties are long overdue this basic improvement. People who need social […]
May 23 2012 | Posted in
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By Richard Bullick Star player Caroline O’Hanlon is set to win her 50th cap for Nothern Ireland this weekend at the European Netball Championships in Sheffield. Barring injury, the Bessbrook woman will reach the notable landmark in Saturday’s game against Scotland but as always winning will be the only thing that matters to Northern Ireland’s […]
May 22 2012 | Posted in
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Sinn Féin MLA Caitríona Ruane has welcomed the presentation by PIPS Suicide Safer Communities to the Rostrevor & District Community Association. Speaking to Newry Times, Ruane said, “Suicide is a major issue affecting every community and in recent years there has been a rise in the number of young people who have taken their own […]
May 22 2012 | Posted in
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Alliance Newcastle Councillor Patrick Clarke has expressed his serious concern at the lack of details in the Social Investment Fund plans that have been recently unveiled by the Office of First Minister and Deputy First Minister (OFMDFM). Clarke stated: “Whilst I welcome any proposals that will help us tackle deprivation, unemployment and social issues, however, […]
May 22 2012 | Posted in
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