
South Down Alliance Party spokesperson Councillor Patrick Clarke has responded to comments from DUP Leader Peter Robinson that dismissed an Alliance proposition for the regulating displays of flags and symbols in shared public space. Clarke has in turn stressed the importance of addressing any matter which creates division and intimidation if we are to build […]
Jan 22 2013 | Posted in
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The Ulster Unionist Party leader, Mike Nesbitt MLA was the guest speaker at the South Armagh branch meeting of the Ulster Unionist Party in Bessbrook Town Hall last Thursday night. Local MLA Danny Kennedy was also in attendance. Earlier in the evening, Mike Nesbitt and Danny Kennedy had a private meeting with Alan Black, the […]
Jan 22 2013 | Posted in
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SDLP representatives in Newry & Mourne have challenged proposals by Roads Service to get rid of manned car parks in Newry city centre. In a special adjournment debate raised by her colleague Dominic Bradley, South Down MLA Karen McKevitt highlighted the basic unfairness of pay-and-display as opposed to paying at a kiosk when leaving a […]
Jan 22 2013 | Posted in
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SDLP MP Margaret Ritchie has criticised Ulster Bank for what she described as ‘double standards’ after it was reported that a branch in Ardglass is earmarked for closure. This comes despite assurances from the bank that it would not close a branch where no other banking institution existed. Speaking to Newry Times, Ritchie said, “There […]
Jan 22 2013 | Posted in
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Newry Sinn Féin councillor Brendan Curran has called for immediate action to address the daily log jam that occurs at the top of the Camlough Road roundabout before there is a serious accident. Curran pointed out that the road markings that are currently employed are what he described as ‘totally inadequate and confusing’. Speaking about […]
Jan 21 2013 | Posted in
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Are word of mouth referrals an important part of your business? An opportunity exists for business owners in Newry & Mourne to dramatically grow their businesses, in the most cost effective manner, by focusing on referrals. Newry & Mourne Business Networking Group are a not for profit networking group consisting of local businesses, from start-ups to […]
Jan 21 2013 | Posted in
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Police in Newry have revealed that they helped a man in distress to safety during treacherous weather conditions over the weekend. On Sunday afternoon, 20th January, police were alerted to a distressed man who was missing in a wood filled, mountainous area, close to Camlough Lake. Officers worked to establish communication with the missing person […]
Jan 21 2013 | Posted in
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Over one hundred local businesses attended a Northern Ireland Tourist Board (NITB) Industry Development Seminar last Thursday evening to hear how the local economy can benefit from the flagship mountain bike trails currently under construction in Kilbroney Forest Park. Due to be launched in the Spring, this 26km network of sustainable mountain biking trails – […]
Jan 21 2013 | Posted in
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Sinn Fein councillor Michael Ruane has called on members of the local community to exercise vigilance with regard to the difficulties faced by many citizens as a result of the recent cold snap. Hundreds of homes across Newry and Mourne and in South Down have been left with no electricity for periods over the past […]
Jan 21 2013 | Posted in
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Sinn Fein councillor Terry Hearty, a member of the Policing and Community Safety Partnership (PCSP), has encouraged farmers to get involved in the Trailer Marking Scheme, after the successful event held in Newtownhamilton mart on Saturday. Speaking to Newry Times after the event Hearty said, “Today’s ‘Trailer Marking’ event was informative for farmers as trailers are […]
Jan 21 2013 | Posted in
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