
Sinn Féin Spokesperson on the Economy, Conor Murphy MP has accused Assembly Finance Minister Sammy Wilson of attempting to cloud the discussion on fiscal autonomy by substituting ‘assumptions and apportionments’ for fiscal accuracy. Speaking to Newry Times, Murphy said, “Sammy Wilson should remember that as Finance Minister he has a responsibility to provide financially accurate […]
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SDLP MP for South Down Margaret Ritchie has criticised the UK Treasury’s plan to implement a welfare cap which could further cut the welfare budget in Northern Ireland. Speaking in response to her Parliamentary Question Ritchie stated, “We must not be misled by the Conservative-led government’s attempt to shift the blame for their own economic […]
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Eleven teams, 57 dancers and a 400-strong audience packed into Saval GAC last weekend and raised much needed funds to help pay for a new mobile classroom at St Colman’s Primary School in Sheeptown. The ‘Try To Dance’ extravaganza on Saturday June 22nd was a huge success and the Saval Flatleys walked away with the […]
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SDLP MP for South Down Margaret Ritchie has demanded clarification from the UK government over the implementation of further restrictions to the welfare budget announced by the Chancellor. Speaking following the Spending Review she stated, “I have tabled a series of Parliamentary questions regarding the impact of these measures in Northern Ireland. “While the block […]
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SDLP MP for South Down Margaret Ritchie has spoken out on the floor of the House of Commons about the high cost of car insurance premiums. Speaking following her questions to the Secretary of State for Justice Ms Ritchie stated, “It is vital that the current Competition Commission investigation resolves the key issues which are […]
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Police in Warrenpoint are appealing for information following a suspected arson attack at the rear of a property in the Rossmara Park area in the early hours of Friday 28th June. Shortly after 2.30am police received a report that an oil tank and an old sofa had been set alight to the rear of the […]
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With today being Independents Day the business organisation representing local traders has urged the whole community to make a supreme effort to buy at least one item in a local independent retailer in a bid to keep small shops alive. The Northern Ireland Independent Retail Trade Association (NIIRTA) has urged local consumers to make it […]

Sinn Féin Newry Town councillor Valerie Harte has condemned a number of incidents which occurred in the Barcroft Park area over the past weekend. The first two incidents were serious assaults on two young men as they made their way home in the early hours of Sunday morning. Councillor Harte told Newry Times the incidents […]
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Today Social Development Minister Nelson McCausland announced an improvement programme that could see the refurbishment of more than 2,000 Housing Executive homes over the next three years. If tenants vote in favour, their homes will be transferred to housing associations that will match government funding with private investment to enable extensive refurbishment of these properties. […]

Police in Warrenpoint are appealing for information following the report of a road traffic collision on the Rostrevor Road in Hilltown on Friday 28th June. It was reported that at around 4.15pm a white car which was the third car in a line of four travelling in the direction of Rostrevor collided with a vehicle […]
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