
Sinn Féin MLA Mickey Brady has welcomed the announcement that a pilot study of body scanners in Magilligan Prison and Hydebank Centre will begin in September. Speaking to Newry Times, Brady said: “We welcome the fact that the Justice Minister has now announced the beginning of a trial period of the use of body scanners […]
Sep 2 2012 | Posted in
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Five thousand pounds, seized from an illegal drinking den in Kilkeel, will be used to fight crime following a ruling at Newry Magistrates’ Court. More than £6,000 was seized by police officers after the discovery of a ‘shebeen’ in the Mourne Esplanade area of Kilkeel in June 2010. Owners of the property were convicted of selling alcohol without a […]
Sep 1 2012 | Posted in
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Sinn Féin local agriculture spokesperson Terry Hearty has advised farmers that the DARD Farm Modernisation Programme will be open for applications from 4th September until 19th October 2012. Explaining the scheme Councillor Hearty spoke to Newry Times and stated, “This programme has been designed to help farmers modernise their farm equipment to make their farm […]
Sep 1 2012 | Posted in
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