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Archive for: April, 2013

Rostrevor Mountainbike Festival riding into Rostrevor

From this Spring, Mountain bikers will be a familiar sight throughout Northern Ireland. Excitement has been building with the forthcoming opening of 4 world class trail centres and they will put Northern Ireland firmly on the map of top mountain biking destinations. Rostrevor will be offering 26km of red/black graded cross country trails and 2 […]

Letters to the Editor, ‘Local bike shop anger at Cycle Scheme and Newry Council’

Dear Editor, As a sole trader of many years who has managed to survive thus far against all odds (including the hammering of the local economy by our not so friendly but infamous local Rates Office). It was with disbelief that I was informed by my customers on the Newry & Mourne District Council Payroll […]

Councillor calls for Translink rethink on local bus service

Crotlieve Sinn Féin Councillor Mick Murphy has called for an urgent rethink on Translink’s decision to cut evening bus services from Newry to Warrenpoint and Kilkeel, meaning the last bus from Newry to Warrenpoint and Kilkeel is now 6.15pm. Speaking to Newry Times, Councillor Murphy said, “I was horrified to hear that Translink will be […]

Hazzard encourages local farmers to attend meeting with Minister

South Down Sinn Féin MLA Chris Hazzard, who is also a member of the DARD committee, has encouraged local farmers and rural residents to come along to a public meeting with the Minister for Agriculture Michelle O’Neill. The meeting is being hosted in the Downshire Arms Hotel, Hilltown, on Wednesday 17th April. Hazzard said it […]

Man charged with possession of drugs

A 27 year old man has been charged with possession of a class B drug and possession of a class B drug with intent to supply. This arrest followed a planned search of a house in the Cloughan Court area of Newry on Friday, 5th April when a quantity of Class B Drugs worth an […]

First gorse fires of the year spark NIFRS gorse fire appeal

Northern Ireland Fire & Rescue Service (NIFRS) is warning people to think about the consequences of deliberate fire setting in the countryside and mountains. The appeal comes as NIFRS received 548 emergency calls relating to gorse fires in the first 7 days of April alone, resulting in Firefighters responding to 387 gorse fires. Over the […]

‘Many South Down families closely watching US immigration developments’ – Rogers

As the immigration debate in the United States reaches yet another critical stage many parents in South Down will share the anxious days that their undocumented family members in the USA are about to endure. Explaining the current situation in America SDLP Assembly Member Sean Rogers said, “It is expected that the Comprehensive Immigration Reform […]

Alliance calls on Executive to explore all options to avoid ‘Bedroom Tax’

Alliance Party South Down spokesperson Councillor Patrick Clarke has responded to arguments from the Northern Ireland Federation of Housing Associations and the Chartered Institute of Housing which suggests that it would cost £21million to implement the ‘Bedroom Tax’ in Northern Ireland while only saving £17million, by calling on the Social Development Minister and the Executive […]

‘Retailers have major concerns over bag levy’ – NIIRTA

With today (8th April) seeing the introduction of the Carrier Bag Levy, the Northern Ireland Independent Retail Trade Association (NIIRTA) has expressed major concerns over the scheme but pledged to work with the DOE on its implementation. NIIRTA Chief Executive Glyn Roberts said, “While we have major concerns with the Carrier Bag Levy we will […]

Tesco recruitment process angers local community

Members of the local community have expressed their anger and frustration with the Tesco recruitment process for its new Newry store. After last week’s announcement by the Department of Employment and Learning that over 200 new jobs will be created when the new store opens on 6th June 2013, Newry Times was inundated with calls […]







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