
Local people working in the Clinton Cards store in the Quays in Newry are coming to terms with revelations today that their store will close tomorrow (Friday, 6th July). Newry Times exclusively reported back in May that Clinton Cards’ two stores in Newry were being considered as possible options for closure so the news today […]
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Alliance Newcastle Councillor Patrick Clarke has welcomed the launch of the Youth Employment Scheme by the Minister for Employment and Learning Stephen Farry MLA. The scheme contains a series of initiatives aimed at getting those not in education, employment or training aged 16 – 24 into employment. Around £41 million will be spent on this scheme over […]
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Alliance Newcastle Councillor Patrick Clarke has called on DRD Roads Service to install horse warning signs on the Bannonstown Road in Castlewellan. Clarke said he has make written representations to DRD Roads Service requesting the horse warning signs be erected as a safety precaution to alert motorists that horses and riders are entering and leaving […]
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Sinn Féin MLA Cathal Boylan has welcomed the commitment from Department of Environment Minister Alex Attwood to include councillors being part of local planning groups working on the Review of Public Administration. Speaking to Newry Times, Mr Boylan said, “I have got a commitment from the Minister Alex Attwood during a meeting of the Environmental […]
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DLP South Down MP Margaret Ritchie has questioned the Northern Ireland Secretary on what discussions he has had with Justice Secretary Ken Clarke on the progress of government plans for so-called Closed Material Proceedings. These court cases would be held in secret where evidence is regarded by the government as being of particular sensitivity in […]
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Local Assemblyman Chris Hazzard and his Down District Colleague Cllr Stephen Burns have reacted strongly to news that a branch of the Ulster Bank has been robbed at gunpoint in Castlewellan, Co Down. Speaking to Newry Times, Mr Hazzard said; “A man armed with a gun entered the premisies in the town this morning and […]
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Councillor Charlie Casey has called on Newry & Mourne Council to honour the teachers and pupils of Morgan Dance Academy following their multiple wins at the Dance World Cup in Austria. Speaking to Newry Times, Casey said, “Taking this large group of young people to Austria to compete in the Dance World Cup was a […]
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SDLP South Down MLA Karen McKevitt has called on people preparing for the twelfth celebrations to be more safety-conscious. Speaking to Newry Times, she said: “A temporary sign was put up on Glenvale Road, Newry encouraging people to dump wood for a bonfire. Unfortunately with strong winds last week it blew down, smashing a street […]
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The Ballyholland Charity Tractor Run and Family Day out will take place this Sunday 8th July. The action packed family day begins at 1:30pm at Ballyholland INF and the event will raise vital funds for the Northern Ireland Kidney Patients Association.
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Police in Newry are advising motorists of traffic disruption in the city on Thursday as the Twelfth of July parade takes place. Motorists should expect delays in the Belfast Road, Downshire Road and Carnbane Way areas between 12 noon and 6pm and should allow extra time for their journeys. A spokesman for the PSNI spoke to Newry […]
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