
Sinn Féin MLA Caitriona Ruane has said recently released figures revealing housing association rents have risen by over 60% over the past 10 years, twice as much as the Housing Executive, shows that social housing tenants need to be protected. Speaking to Newry Times, Ruane said, “With a review of housing structures imminent and concerns […]
Jun 9 2013 | Posted in
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Armagh are the Ulster Under 21 champions after a stirring victory over bitter rivals Tyrone in their own Cookstown backyard. Rising star Fionnuala McKenna showed she has the hunger and durability to go with her exciting talent as the emerging Orchard crop booked their place in the All Ireland semi-finals with a 1-12 to 1-11 […]
Jun 8 2013 | Posted in
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Sinn Fein MLA Megan Fearon has congratulated all those involved in the Tourism Board accolade recently secured by Slieve Gullion Play Park. “The development of the attractions at Slieve Gullion has been a major success story for South Armagh,” Fearon enthused. “The forest trails, play facilities, coffee shop and beautiful scenery has made a massive […]
Jun 8 2013 | Posted in
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Sinn Féin MLA Caitriona Ruane has handed in a petition to Regional Development Minister Danny Kennedy calling on him to grant the bridge order on the Narrow Water Bridge as soon as possible . Speaking to Newry Times, Ruane said, “Myself and Independent MLA John McCallister handed in a petition as part of the consultation […]
Jun 8 2013 | Posted in
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Police in Newry are appealing for information following an incident at Windsor Manor. Around 11.55pm on Tuesday, 4th June, three masked males approached a house and attempted to force entry through the front door. One of the males had a claw hammer in his possession. A window was also smashed before the males made off […]
Jun 7 2013 | Posted in
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Northern Ireland’s beaches provide the perfect place for a fun day out and today 7th June, awarding body TIDY Northern Ireland, in association with Northern Ireland Tourist Board announced that twenty beaches and two marinas will receive awards for meeting tough quality standards. So, with the weather finally hotting up for summer, TIDY Northern Ireland […]
Jun 7 2013 | Posted in
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Police in Newry are appealing for information following a road traffic collision on Dublin Road. Around 11am on Thursday, 30th May, nine bails of hay fell from a lorry, damaging a car travelling behind. Police are appealing to the driver of the lorry to contact them in Newry. They would also like to hear from […]
Jun 7 2013 | Posted in
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The potential ‘feel good’ factor that arises from the prospect of better summer weather could be likened to the satisfaction of getting the most out of your hard earned profits. Whilst a key consideration might be maximising the cash at your disposal for the minimum tax cost – are you optimising the potential of tax […]
Jun 6 2013 | Posted in
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The international development charity, Concern Worldwide (Concern) would like to thank the local community for the generosity shown during its recent street collection in Newry city centre on Saturday 25th May. A total of £228.88 was raised. Amy McKeown, Community and Events Assistant said, “I would like to say a huge thank you to everyone […]
Jun 6 2013 | Posted in
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A resident at HC-One Rockfield Care Centre in Newry received a helpful hand from his local B&Q who presented him with a new wheelbarrow and some lovely new plants for the garden after the wheelbarrow he used for gardening was stolen. At 92 years of age, resident Brian McKendry is still a keen gardener having […]
Jun 6 2013 | Posted in
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