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Archive for: May, 2012

Vitamin D and the power of sunshine

Most people love to feel the sunshine on their skin. It promotes happy, fun memories. Life feels and looks better when the sun is shining. Unfortunately in Ireland, we don’t see too much sunshine and this can affect our health. We know a tan is not healthy, especially now with skin cancer levels on the […]

‘Local partnership key to driving regional tourism’ – Foster

Tourism Minister Arlene Foster has said partnerships between the public and private sector at a local level will drive faster growth in regional tourism. The Minister said there is a key role for local councils and communities to develop regional tourism destination plans. Foster said, “It makes sense to harness knowledge, commitment and resources at […]

‘Crime in Newry and Mourne down by 4.7%’ – Police

Police in Newry have revealed today that crime has gone down in Newry by 4.7% and they insisted that they are ‘driving down crime and finding those responsible’.According to the latest annual PSNI crime statistics, crime in Newry has fallen by 4.7%, a reduction of 250 crimes. In 2011/12 and incidents of antisocial behaviour dropped […]

‘People must report those who dump toxic waste’ – Donnelly

SDLP Newry and Mourne Councillor Geraldine Donnelly has reacted angrily to news that the actions of fly-tippers of toxic waste are costing taxpayers in the area tens of thousands of pounds. Councillors were sent information by council officers last week which showed that there had been five incidents reported in the last 24 hours alone […]

SDLP meets with Foster over Narrow Water Bridge

SDLP South Down MP Margaret Ritchie has led a delegation of Warrenpoint representatives to meet with Enterprise Minister Arlene Foster to discuss the proposed Narrow Water Bridge project. She was joined by Seán Rogers MLA and representatives of the Warrenpoint, Burren and Rostrevor Chamber of Commerce to discuss the bridge, which would link Warrenpoint with […]

‘Meeting with Solicitors Association was positive’ – Ruane

Sinn Féin MLA Caitriona Ruane has met with Ronan McGuigan, Chairperson of Newry and Banbridge Solicitors Associations and Warrenpoint solicitor Rosemary Connolly to discuss how legal services can be maintained and accessible to everyone, especially those on low incomes. Speaking to Newry Times Ms. Ruane said the meeting was ‘positive’. According to Ruane, they discussed […]

Woman suffers head injury after Newry assault

A woman has become the latest victim of assault in Newry City Centre after she was set upon by a man and woman and required hospital treatment. Police spoke to Newry Times and said the assault took place on Tuesday 8th May at approximately 6pm in the Monaghan Street area of the city. According to […]

Passion Disco on the move

Newry Rainbow Community’s monthly Passion disco for the local gay community and friends has moved across town to Bellinis on Merchants Quay and from next Saturday the 12th of May it will be in the Bellagio Suite on the first floor of Bellinis. A spokesman for the event spoke to Newry Times and said, “The […]

Irwin expresses concern at Keady Police Station closure

Newry & Armagh DUP Assemblyman William Irwin MLA has spoken of his concern following the Policing Board decision to permanently close Keady Police Station in South Armagh. Mr Irwin, who was a vocal advocate of retaining the South Armagh station, said the decision to close the facility would “send the wrong signals” to criminals. Speaking […]

Etape Cycling Event – Sign up now!

Have you signed up yet for Northern Ireland’s first ever Etape Cycling event which will take place on Sunday 27th May? If not, and you would like to find out more about this spectacular event, Newry and Mourne District Council has organised a Information/Sign up Night in the Sean Hollywood Arts Centre on Thursday 10th […]







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