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Bradley urges vigilance after armed robberies

SDLP Newry and Armagh MLA Dominic Bradley has said those who robbed a filling station in Killeen on Thursday and Forkhill Credit Union on Friday in separate incidents need to take a hard look at the consequences their actions have on the lives of staff members and business owners. Speaking to Newry Times, Bradley said […]

Trees For Mourne project launched

The Mourne Heritage Trust has invited landowners interested in creating new Oakwood to participate in their Trees For Mourne project. The Trust will supply and plant the trees plus supply and install tree guards. Trees would be planted at 7-10m spacing = 40 – 50 trees per acre. The landowner contributes by deciding there is […]

Burns congratulates Silverbridge woman on volunteer award

Sinn Fein councillor Colman Burns has congratulated Sabina Reel from Silverbridge on receiving yet another award for her contribution to volunteering. Speaking to Newry Times, Councillor Burns said it was a well deserved award for a very popular lady. “Sabina has been to the forefront in volunteering and has given her services to the community […]

McDonald condemns latest fuel waste dumping

Sinn Féin councillor Packie McDonald has condemned the latest incident in a long list of fuel dumping cases. Fuel cubes were discovered this week on Grants Road, Jonesborough, which Councillor McDonald said had caused major inconvenience to the residents of the area after it was set on fire. “It has not only partially blocked the […]

Burns expresses ‘disgust’ at BT response times for pensioner

Sinn Fein councillor Colman Burns has said he is disgusted with BT’s poor response times in repairing faults on telephone lines. He was speaking after visiting an 88 year old lady from Dorsey, who was still unable to make or receive calls on her phone, fourteen days after the fault was reported. Speaking to Newry […]

Bradley welcomes funding for young computer programmers

SDLP MLA for Newry and Armagh has welcomed the allocation of £50k to help support young people learning computer programming in Coder Dojo clubs. Commenting on the news, Mr Bradley said, “There is a huge need for computer programmers in our economy which we must endeavour to meet, especially in relation to the creative industries. […]

‘Narrow Water Bridge needs continuing support’ – McKevitt

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SDLP South Down MLA Karen McKevitt said the whole region around Carlingford Lough needs to keep the pressure on to make sure that the Narrow Water Bridge is completed by the summer of 2015. Speaking to Newry Times after the Assembly backed her motion in favour of the bridge, she said: “I was pleased with […]

Invest NI’s Propel Programme invites entrepreneurs to ‘go global’

Invest Northern Ireland’s Propel programme, which has helped many local entrepreneurs to take their ideas to a global marketplace, is now inviting applications for its 2013 intake. Propel is designed for entrepreneurs with ideas for businesses that have the potential to scale up and reach significant export growth. It has already helped many local entrepreneurs to set up […]

New road markings at Fords Cross, Crossmaglen

Sinn Fein Councillor Colman Burns has received assurance from Roads Service that the road at Fords Cross junction will receive new road markings in the coming weeks. The councillor was speaking after a meeting with the roads authorities in Crossmaglen Community Centre last week. Speaking to Newry Times, Councillor Burns said, “Local councillors have frequently […]

SDLP urges response to Autism strategy and action plan

SDLP MLA for Newry and Armagh and Chair of the Assembly’s All Party Group on Autism has urged groups and individuals to respond to the Autism Strategy and Action Plan which is currently being consulted on by the Department of Health. Commenting on the document Mr Bradley said, “The Strategy sets out the strategic direction for […]







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