
Newcastle Alliance Councillor Patrick Clarke is encouraging local business owners in Down District to take advantage of the Empty Premises Relief which came into effect on 1st April 2012. Business ratepayers who move into premises which were previously unoccupied for 12 months or more can claim a one year concession, during 2012/13, that will allow […]
May 12 2012 | Posted in
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Alliance Newcastle Councillor Patrick Clarke has welcomed plans for legislation to be introduced to regulate on street café provision, which will allow District Councils to promote street cafes. Speaking to Newry Times, Councillor Patrick Clarke stated, “I welcome the fact that the Social Development Minister has committed to bringing forward this legislation. It is something […]
May 12 2012 | Posted in
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Newry & Armagh DUP Assemblyman William Irwin MLA has claimed that more and more people in traditionally nationalist areas like Newry & Mourne are now laising with police. Irwin was reacting after Newry Times broke the news yesterday that crime in the area had decreased by 4.7%. Irwin commented, “It is good news that reported […]
May 11 2012 | Posted in
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SDLP South Down MLA Karen McKevitt has congratulated the county Camogie Minor team for its All-Ireland victory over Kerry. The girls won with an outstanding score of 0-10 to 1-16. Speaking to Newry Times she said, “It’s great to see these young girls going out to play at this level and coming home victorious. A […]
May 11 2012 | Posted in
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Explore the jewel in the crown of the Ring of Gullion on Saturday 12th May 2012 on a guided walk to the summit of Slieve Gullion and beyond! Bring all the family along to enjoy the landscape and embrace breathtaking views of the Ring of Gullion Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty as your guides lead […]

Newry & Armagh DUP MLA William Irwin has reiterated his call for DARD Minister Michelle O’Neill to improve her department’s response to Bovine TB. Mr Irwin said that whilst farmers are clearly very committed to eradicating the disease, the department needed to improve its approach and speed up its response. He said that compensation costs […]
May 11 2012 | Posted in
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Warrenpoint Sinn Fein Councillor, Michael Ruane has expressed his dismay at the failure of Roads Service to complete urgent resurfacing work on the Bridal Lonan in Warrenpoint, which he described as ‘being in an appalling state of repair’. Speaking to Newry Times, Ruane said, “I warned the Roads Service as far back as October 2011 […]
May 11 2012 | Posted in
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Newcastle Alliance Councillor Patrick Clarke has said he is very concerned by the Department of Social Development Minister Nelson McCausland’s decision to suspend the double-glazing scheme he recently rolled out across Housing Executive properties. Clarke was speaking after the DSD Minister said he was forced to suspend the scheme on the grounds of cost. Speaking […]
May 11 2012 | Posted in
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Recently Newry Times caught up with the talented U-18’s Defender Joel Annett, who has enjoyed a very busy season at The Showgrounds, playing weekly for the U-18s, Reserves and also deservedly making his debut for the First Team. Name: Joel Annett. Age: 17. Position: Centre back. Previous clubs: Banbridge Town, Hillsborough, Rathfriland and Seapatrick. Greatest achievement so […]
May 11 2012 | Posted in
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Margaret Ritchie, the SDLP MP for South Down, has questioned the Conservative-led government’s proposals outlined in the Queen’s speech at Westminster. Speaking following the announcement Ms Ritchie challenged the government to start growing the economy, saying: “This was a notably minimalist programme for government from a Tory- led coalition that has delivered little more than […]
May 11 2012 | Posted in
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