
SDLP South Down MP Margaret Ritchie has received an assurance that the British Government is confident and determined on the issue of regional powers for fisheries management. Speaking to Newry Times, Ritchie said, “Regionalisation of fishery management powers and the formation of Regional Advisory Forums have the potential to improve management of fish stocks and […]
Mar 8 2013 | Posted in
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Alliance Party Newcastle Councillor Patrick Clarke has met with PSNI Area Commander Inspector Martin Trainor and Neighbourhood Sergeant James Mcllveen in Dundrum recently following a written request from Clarke regarding ongoing speeding by drivers. Speaking to Newry Times, Clarke explained, “I welcome the meeting between PSNI Area Commander Inspector Martin Trainor and and myself in […]
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Police are appealing for information following the death of a 27 year old man in a fatal road traffic collision on the Old Warrenpoint Road, Newry, yesterday morning, Wednesday 6th March. 27 year old man, Jaroslaw Lewandowski died as a result of the collision between a white Citroen van with a trailer and a bicycle […]
Mar 7 2013 | Posted in
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The Equality Commission is to conduct an investigation into a decision made by Newry and Mourne District council to retain the name “The Raymond McCreesh Park” for a Council-owned play park in Newry. The children’s play park in the Patrick Street area of Newry was renamed after a former Provisional IRA member after councillors in […]
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John Corless from Newry is among 22 recent graduates from the Software Testers’ Academy who have gained a recognised qualification and the skills needed to pursue a career in the thriving IT industry in Northern Ireland. Employment and Learning Minister, Dr Stephen Farry, and Enterprise, Trade and Investment Minister, Arlene Foster jointly hosted an awards […]

Speaking in a debate in the Northern Ireland Assembly this week MLA Karen McKevitt informed the Minister for Social Development of the crucial role that independent welfare advisors play in encouraging and increasing Benefit Uptake. Speaking to Newry Times, McKevitt said it was up to the Assembly to ensure that people have access to independent […]
Mar 7 2013 | Posted in
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Newry Cancer Fundraising Committee is hosting its 15th Annual Big Breakfast Charity Event on Friday 22nd March 2013 in aid of raising much-needed funds for Cancer Research UK – Northern Ireland. The fundraising committee invite the people of the greater Newry & Mourne area to come along and support the event, which will commence at […]

SDLP MP for South Down Margaret Ritchie MP has hit out at the Conservative-led government’s plans for welfare reform. Speaking from Westminster following Northern Ireland Question time, she stated, “We in the SDLP believe in real welfare reform not this unfair reform. I am deeply concerned that the introduction of Universal Credit and the bedroom […]
Mar 7 2013 | Posted in
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South Down Alliance Party spokesperson Councillor Patrick Clarke has told delegates at the Party’s annual Conference that other parties should take lessons from Alliance and show ‘true commitment’ to a shared society. Speaking after the 42nd annual Alliance Party Conference at the LaMon Hotel on Saturday 2nd March South Down Alliance Party spokesperson and Councillor […]
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Sinn Féin Councillor Brendan Curran has extended his sympathy to the friends and family of a young Polish man after the news of his tragic death on the Old Warrenpoint road today. Speaking to Newry Times, Curran said, “This is a terrible tragedy; this young Polish man has travelled to Ireland in search of a […]
Mar 6 2013 | Posted in
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