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Archive for: June, 2012

Hyland claims PSNI harassment

Independent republican councillor Davy Hyland has told Newry Times that he is being ‘harassed’ after the PSNI stopped and questioned him last week along with a number of other members of the public. The elected representative claims he was stopped and questioned by the PSNI using section 21 of the Justice & Security act outside […]

‘Greater deterrent needed to make drivers park properly’ – Kennedy

Newry and Armagh MLA and Regional Development Minister, Danny Kennedy has insisted that a greater deterrent is needed to reduce the increasing number of drivers who ignore parking restrictions. Kennedy was addressing the Committee for Regional Development, at Stormont this week. Kennedy stated, “Over the last year we have seen a rise of over 7,000 […]

Newry Bathtub Race promises to be a fun-filled family day

For many years a novelty raft race called the Bath-Tub was a traditional summer event on the canal in the centre of Newry and generations of people remember it with fondness. After a lapse of 20 years the Newry & Portadown branch of the Inland Waterways Association of Ireland (IWAI) revived the race in 2010 […]

‘Sewerage issues must be dealt with immediately’ – Harte

Sinn Féin elected representative Valerie Harte has told Newry Times she has been working on behalf of residents of John Mitchell Street Flats to resolve issues of raw sewerage seeping into properties. Councillor Harte said, “A resident of John Mitchell Street flats contacted me to request assistance with sewerage problems. I could not believe my […]

Retailer fined £250 for unauthorised work on Newtownhamilton listed building

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A Co Down woman has pleaded guilty at Newry Magistrates’ Court this week to making unauthorised alterations to a listed building. Ms Hughes was prosecuted under Article 44 of the Planning (NI) Order 1991, as amended, as it is an offence to carry out any works for the demolition of a listed building, or for […]

Autoline Launch Revolutionary Scheme to Reduce Car Insurance Premiums

Local insurance broker, Autoline Insurance Group this week unveiled an exciting, new downloadable Android smartphone app which will monitor driving patterns and charge insurance premiums accordingly. The sophisticated technology provided by MyDrive Solutions will, for the first time, enable drivers to choose an insurance product which will charge premiums based on how they drive rather […]

Launch of the Slieve Gullion Forest Adventure Park

New Lord Mayor for Newry, John McArdle officially opened the new Slieve Gullion Forest Adventure Park on Monday 18th June 2012. This EU funded development scheme was led by Newry and Mourne District Council after the Forestry Service agreed to lease a portion of their land at the Slieve Gullion Forest Park to the Council […]

Suspect appears in court on double murder charge of Newry women

Eyup Cetin, the father of Turkish murder accused Recep Cetin, will appear in court today charged with the murder of two local women. The horrific murder of the two Newry women left the local community in shock. Marion Elizabeth Graham (54) and Kathy Dinsmore (54), were stabbed to death in a wooded area, which the […]

Gaelscoil na mBeann grant aided status

Sinn Féin MLA Caitriona Ruane has welcomed the decision by Education Minister John O’Dowd to award Gaelscoil na mBeann in Kilkeel grant aided status. Speaking to Newry Times, Ms Ruane said, “Recently I accompanied a delegation from Gaelscoil na mBeann to meet with Education Minister at Stormont to lobby for grant aided status for the […]

‘Wilson must get off high horse and explain document delay’ – Bradley

SDLP Finance spokesperson Dominic Bradley MLA has said the Finance Minister, Sammy Wilson, displayed arrogance and scorn toward the Assembly’s Finance Committee during a Stormont debate this week about the Supply Resolution Main Estimates. Speaking to Newry Times, the Newry and Armagh MLA said: “The Minister has failed to provide the Finance Committee with the […]







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