
Although spring is in the air, further frost and snow is forecast for the week ahead. With this in mind NI Water is calling on customers to follow the two step pipe check and ensure their property is adequately protected against the cold weather. Speaking to Newry Times, Sean McAleese, Head of Networks Water NI […]
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Police in Newry are appealing for information following an assault in Heather Park. At around 2.30pm on Sunday, 3rd February, a 30 year old man was approached by two males and pushed down the steps. A glass object was used to strike him, causing cuts to his arm. The man was later treated in hospital […]
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Sinn Féin MLA Mickey Brady has said that it is important that public confidence in Irish meat is not undermined by the recent discovery of horsemeat at a food processing plant in Newry. As Newry Times reported earlier today, the horsemeat was among a consignment at Freeza Meats, based in Newry’s Greenbank Industrial Estate. According […]
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SDLP Education spokesperson Sean Rogers has pressed the Minister for Education and the Minister for Regional Development to adopt a joint up approach when it comes to pursuing free public transport for all school pupils. Rogers was speaking ahead of an Assembly debate on the feasibility of free school transport. Speaking to Newry Times, he […]
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Sinn Féin MP for Newry & Armagh Conor Murphy has called on anyone with any information relating to the killing of Garda Adrian Donohoe to bring it to An Garda Síochána or the PSNI. Speaking to Newry Times, the Sinn Féin MP said, “Anyone with any information relating to the death of Garda Adrian Donohoe […]
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Horsemeat has been found in beef in a Newry cold store, the Food Standards Agency has revealed. The Food Standards Agency said the horsemeat was among a consignment at Freeza Meats, based in Newry’s Greenbank Industrial Estate. According to the agency, 12 samples were carried out at Freeza Meats and two came back positive for […]
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Stephen Harold is one of Armagh’s brightest young prospects. The tall, strong and skillful Carrickcruppen man has steadily progressed up the ranks of the Armagh underage system and is aiming to make a big impact in this year’s senior league and Championship campaign with the Orchard County. Newry Times’ Seán Ó Sirideán caught up with […]
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A new scheme announced today by Social Development Minister Nelson McCausland will focus on solving the issue of deposit disputes between tenants and landlords in the Northern Ireland private rental sector. In a first for Northern Ireland the scheme – known as the Tenancy Deposit Scheme – will take effect from April 1st 2013 and […]
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Newry and Mourne Councillor Pat McGinn has said that the recent tragic death of a young migrant worker has highlighted the growing trend in suicides amongst the migrant population. McGinn insists there is a need for a cohesive and campaigning suicide prevention movement which would be accessible to those who encounter linguistic and cultural barriers […]
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Sinn Fein councillor Terry Hearty has commented on the news that the rental contract for the Jobs and Benefits office in Crossmaglen is not to be renewed after April, saying if this office is to close it will have a devastating effect on to the community. Speaking to Newry Times, Councillor Hearty stated, “This news […]
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