
Newry & Armagh DUP Assembly man William Irwin has spoken of his concern following the removal of a 40% subsidy on new electricity connections for customers. Irwin said the removal of the subsidy would mean customers paying an extra 40% on new connections, something he felt would have an adverse impact on farmers, rural businesses […]
Oct 23 2012 | Posted in
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Slieve Gullion area Sinn Fein Councillor Anthony Flynn has said that the early morning reckless use of fireworks in the Bay View Estate Jonesborough has angered and disgusted many local people. Speaking to Newry Times, Flynn explained, “In the early hours of Sunday morning fireworks were let off, many fired indiscriminately at homes and cars. “Residents, […]
Oct 22 2012 | Posted in
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Police in Newry are appealing for information following an incident on Chapel Hill when a car was damaged. A red Hyundai I30 was parked outside Newry Technical College around 5.40pm on Tuesday, 16th October. When the owner returned to the vehicle they discovered that damage had been caused to both passenger side doors. It is believed the damage was […]
Oct 22 2012 | Posted in
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Police in Newry are appealing for information following an incident of criminal damage. Around 3am on Sunday, 21st October, a corrosive substance was poured on to a white Toyota Hiace van. A 26 year old man was arrested and later released on bail pending further enquiries. Police are appealing to anyone who witnessed this incident […]
Oct 22 2012 | Posted in
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Regional Development Minister Danny Kennedy today launched a parking enforcement awareness campaign to help drivers park more safely – and avoid penalty notices. The Minister said, “As our streets get busier it is imperative that motorists endeavour to park their vehicles properly. No one likes to get a parking ticket and our campaign will advise […]
Oct 22 2012 | Posted in
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Premier Division Honours even between ‘Strollers and Damolly Damolly and North End Strollers earned a point apiece in a physical encounter at Olympic Park. The ‘Strollers failed to take advantage of their dominance in the first half, leaving the sides goalless at half time. The Armagh Road side broke the deadlock early into the second […]
Oct 22 2012 | Posted in
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Councilor Connaire McGreevy recently called on the Council to write to O2 outlining concerns over their mobile network coverage in Newry and Mourne. McGreevy raised the matter in the Council chamber after being contacted by residents in Killowen and Rostrevor. Speaking to Newry Times, McGreevy said: “The service between Rostrevor and Kilkeel is totally unacceptable […]
Oct 22 2012 | Posted in
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Police in Newry are appealing for information following the theft of metal from a property on Armagh Road, Newtownhamilton. Sometime between 4pm on Sunday, 14th October and 2pm on Tuesday, 16th October, a copper tank, copper piping and lead were taken from a house undergoing renovation. Police are appealing to anyone who has information in […]
Oct 21 2012 | Posted in
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Rostrevor Sinn Féin Councillor Mick Murphy has welcomed the news that a new safety device lock has been added to the children’s play park in Kilbroney Park. Speaking to Newry Times, Councillor Murphy said, “I have received a number of queries regarding this issue from concerned parents. They felt that there was a present and […]
Oct 21 2012 | Posted in
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SDLP South Down MLA Karen McKevitt said she is seeking a meeting with Power NI to find out why customers paying by direct debit are suddenly finding themselves paying far more for electricity. Speaking to Newry Times, McKevitt said her constituency office in Warrenpoint has been inundated with visits and calls from people who want […]
Oct 21 2012 | Posted in
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