
Sinn Féin MLA Mickey Brady has called for an urgent review into the awarding of points for Housing Executive properties. Speaking to Newry Times, the Newry Armagh MLA said that due to the high level of demand for housing in some areas of Newry the points needed to access a property are set even higher. […]
Sep 7 2012 | Posted in
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Police in Newry are appealing for information following an arson attack on a car in the Erskine Street area on Monday 3rd September. At around 10.30pm police received a report that a number of youths had broken into a red Peugeot car and set it alight. The car sustained minor damage. Police would ask anyone who […]
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Newry and Armagh SDLP Youth recently launched their Jobs, Unemployment and Young People Survey on the streets of Newry. The ‘Jobs for Our Generation’ campaign is being rolled out across Ireland over the course of September in advance of the SDLP Youth’s Jobs Strategy for a New Generation. Local Chairman Brian Watters explained, “Young people […]
Sep 7 2012 | Posted in
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SDLP MP for South Down Margaret Ritchie has welcomed the announcement of an OFT review into fuel prices. Ms Ritchie, who leads on energy issues for the SDLP in Westminster, has said the report must make clear recommendations and pave the way for a more effective fuel market. Speaking to Newry Times, she said: “This […]

Sinn Féin MLA Caitriona Ruane has welcomed the news that Newry and Mourne Council have agreed in principle to lease a site to the side of the Community Centre in Mayobridge from the Community Association to develop a play park for the village. Speaking to Newry Times, Ruane stated, “The provision of proper play facilities […]
Sep 6 2012 | Posted in
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Local Sinn Féin activist Noeleen McPolin, speaking from Perth, Australia where she is part of a visiting Sinn Féin delegation including Pearse Doherty TD, has said that the reception has been immense from the local Irish population. Speaking to Newry Times, Ms. McPolin said, “As part of a four city visit to Australia, including Perth, […]
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Police in Newry are appealing for information following an assault on the Newry towpath. At around 7pm on Saturday, 25th August a 19 year old female was assaulted by a male on the towpath, which runs from Edward Street to the rear of Clanrye Swimming Pool. The male struck her with a bottle on the path […]
Sep 6 2012 | Posted in
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Dear Editor, As a Mourne woman born and bred on agricultural land I understand the values, culture and heritage of everyone in my community, including farmers, tradesmen and businesses. We are continually drifting towards interacting with our neighbours through Facebook rather than ‘over the fence’ due to the high numbers of young adults migrating overseas. […]

Sinn Fein Councillor Sean Doran has stated that he is ‘relieved’ that the marching season is all but over. The Kilkeel representative said, “Like most people in Kilkeel I am relieved to see the back of the last Saturday in August as it heralds the end of the marching season in the town. It is […]
Sep 6 2012 | Posted in
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The debate over whether the Mournes should be designated as a National Park looks set to rumble on after a meeting last night in Newcastle. Support for and against the prospect of National Park status for the Mournes – which is one of four sites being considered – appears to be evenly split and more […]
Sep 5 2012 | Posted in
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