
SDLP South Down MP Margaret Ritchie has welcomed the findings of the Office of Fair Trading (OFT) who have provisionally decided to refer the private motor insurance market to the Competition Commission. Ritchie was speaking following a report published this week by the OFT which found evidence that insurers compete in a dysfunctional way that […]
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Louth Sinn Féin County Councillor Jim Loughran has welcomed the decision by the Special European Union Programmes Body (SEUPB) to reinstate the Narrow Water Bridge project for consideration for funding. Speaking to Newry Times, Loughran said it was great news for the region of Louth and South Down and will ‘add impetus to the project’. […]
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Elected representatives in the SDLP South Down Team want local people who make their living from tourism to speak up and make their voice heard in the corridors of power. Their first opportunity will come on 8th June when local tourism and accommodation providers are invited to come to Warrenpoint Town Hall to meet each […]
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Recently Newry Times caught up with Newry City Ladies Defender, Nicola Clements to find out a little more about her: Name: Nicola Clements. Age: 25. Position: Centre back. Previous clubs: Armagh City Ladies, Dromore Ladies. Greatest achievement so far in your career? Winning the Rebok 5 a-side competition at under 16 level over in Bolton. Best player […]
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This picture taken at the Leinster Junior football championship on Wednesday night where Kildare swept Kilkenny away with ease. Perhaps looking at this gem of a picture, we can see why it was no surprise that the Lilywhites beat the Cats by a most sizable margin. The picture, which originated from Twitter user @truefergallynch and […]
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Budding sculptors, architects and those who simply thought they would try their hand at building sandcastles appeared on Newcastle beach recently armed with buckets and spades. While building control may have questioned some of the final masterpieces, a fun filled afternoon was had by all. A professional sculptor set the standard with his ‘toilet’ image, […]
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Police are warning members of the public to be wary of bogus telephone calls in relation to PPI claims.Members of the public are reminded never to give out personal details over the phone to unsolicited callers. If you are unsure of a caller or feel that something is not right then ask for details to […]
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SDLP South Down MLA Karen McKevitt said that Minister Kennedy had responded to her request to extend the car parking facilities at the Sheepbridge and Derrycraw, Park’n Share locations. Investigations confirmed that there is a requirement for almost twice as many vehicles as can be catered for and to expand and complete both locations it […]
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