
South Down SDLP MLA Seán Rogers has called on the Minister for Agriculture and Rural Development in Stormont, as well as the Minister with responsibility for Agriculture, Food and Marine in the South to investigate and rectify the erroneous issue of beef labelling. Speaking to Newry Times, Rogers said, “Following on from the Horsemeat scandal, […]
May 2 2013 | Posted in
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Teresa McKinley, a student from Sacred Heart Grammar School, Newry was a special guest at the SWaMP (Southern Waste and Management Partnership) Joint Committee April meeting. Teresa was invited to attend the meeting to recognise her achievement in winning the 2013 Northern Ireland Senior Environmental Youth Speak title and to deliver her winning speech “The […]
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Six Year 9 pupils from St Paul’s High School, Bessbrook, were recently selected to represent the southern area in the upcoming Netball Northern Ireland U13 Regional Development Academy Tournament, to be held in Antrim Forum on Saturday 11th May. These girls will join a squad of 18 other girls from schools in the southern area, […]
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Police in Newry are appealing for information following the robbery of Newry Credit Union in Hill Street this afternoon. Just after 2pm, two men entered the premises, one of whom police believe was possibly armed with a firearm, and demanded money. The men made off on foot with a sum of money in the direction […]
May 1 2013 | Posted in
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Dear Editor, NI Water would like to address some concerns that have arisen in relation to NI Water’s overall commitment to Rostrevor and in particular a scheme aimed at alleviating some of the ongoing flooding problems in the area. It is worth noting at the outset that Rostrevor has received substantial investment, in the region […]

A busy period of recruitment has seen a number of new faces taking up positions in Mourne Heritage Trust over recent months. Trust Chairman, Mr Desmond Patterson, welcomed the developments saying, “While the Trust’s core funding has been under pressure in the last few years, the core team has worked very hard to secure funds […]
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Dear Editor, The Department of Education’s sustainable schools policy sets out six key criteria to be considered in assessing a school’s viability. The six criteria are quality educational experience; stable enrollment trends; a sound financial position; strong leadership and management; accessibility; and strong links with the community. The provision of quality education is the overriding […]

Plans for a consultation regarding the future provision of Care Homes locally have been described as a ‘sham’ by the SDLP leader on Newry and Mourne Council. And as a result a call has been made by Councillor Connaire McGreevy for a cross party political campaign in support of keeping open Statutory Residential Care Homes […]

SDLP South Down MP Margaret Ritchie has argued for the implementation of a task force to deal with the restoration and renewal of upland farms. Ritchie was speaking recently during an adjournment debate in the House of Commons on the effect of weather conditions on upland sheep farmers. Speaking to Newry Times, she stated, “This […]
May 1 2013 | Posted in
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As spring is in the air, it’s a traditional time for householders to tidy and clean up their homes. Northern Ireland Fire & Rescue Service (NIFRS) is encouraging people to include an additional but lifesaving task – spring clean your smoke alarm. Lloyd Crawford, Southern Area Group Commander, Northern Ireland Fire & Rescue Service explained, […]
May 1 2013 | Posted in
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