A man has died following a two vehicle road traffic collision on the Dublin Road in Newry around 9:20am this morning. Police say the man is 51 year old Paul Connolly from Jonesborough. The road remains closed between the Cloghe roundabout at the Forkhill Road and the border and diversions remain in place. Anyone who […]
Argento, Northern Ireland’s largest jewellery retailer has launched its sixth consecutive design collaboration with Concern Worldwide (Concern). The local business has commissioned the design of a unisex friendship bracelet embossed with the Concern logo, which is to be sold in its Buttercrane Shopping Centre store and online, with 100% proceeds going to the international development […]
SDLP Irish language spokesperson Dominic Bradley has said now is the time for the Irish language to be promoted across the community and at the Executive table. The Newry and Armagh was speaking in the SDLP’s official response to the Department for Culture, Arts and Leisure’s consultation on an Irish Language Strategy. Speaking to Newry […]
Police in Newry and Mourne are reminding motorists to secure their vehicles this Christmas and avoid becoming a victim of thieves. Speaking to Newry Times, Crime Prevention Officer, Paula Crowe said: “In the run up to Christmas more people are out and about shopping and buying presents and no one wants the festive season to be ruined by thieves […]
South Down MLA Chris Hazzard has said that he supports the continuation of Single Farm Payment/Less Favoured Areas Compensation Allowance dual use claims for at least another year, until CAP reform measures post 2013 are in place. The Local Assemblyman, who is a member of the Assembly’s Agriculture committee, was speaking after the committee met […]
The second annual Women in Business NI Awards, in association with Invest Northern Ireland, has recognised the women at the cutting edge of our economy. More than 470 women packed into the Ramada Hotel, Belfast this week to celebrate the success of business leaders, entrepreneurs and senior managers at the only ceremony of its kind […]
DUP Assemblyman for Newry and Armagh, Cllr. William Irwin, has announced his support for Age Sector Platform’s ‘Silver Saver’ campaign calling on food retailers to introduce a discount day for pensioners. The campaign, which was prompted by one of the most popular motions passed at the Northern Ireland Pensioners Parliament earlier this year, has allowed […]
Social Development Minister Nelson McCausland is seeking the views of the public on proposed changes to the law on street trading. The changes are needed to bring the law in Northern Ireland into line with a European Services Directive. Similar changes are being proposed for the law in England, Wales and Scotland. Minister McCausland is […]
Sugar, spice and all things nice – that’s what will be on offer at Buttercrane Centre during the forthcoming special Customer Christmas Evenings that take place on Thursday 6th and Thursday 13th December. At Buttercrane it’s beginning to look a lot like Christmas, particularly for families with young children, as Santa’s Grotto will be half price […]
SDLP finance spokesperson Dominic Bradley has said that the Assembly should have the opportunity to fully scrutinize any legislation in relation to the reform of public service pensions. The Newry and Armagh MLA was speaking after a debate on the issue in the Assembly on Monday. Bradley said, “This is an issue that will have a […]
