Sinn Féin councillor Packie McDonald has urged home owners in Meigh and the surrounding areas to be vigilant following a spate of burglaries in the area. Councillor McDonald told Newry Times, “There has been a number of house break ins over the past weeks with thieves stealing predominantly cash and jewellery. “A worrying feature of […]
Jul 25 2013 | Posted in
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Police in Newry are reminding homeowners to be mindful of their home security especially if they are going on holiday or leaving their premises overnight. Householders can take sensible steps to protect their home and their belongings against thieves. In more than 50% of domestic burglaries reported to police, the criminal has gained entry to […]
Jul 25 2013 | Posted in
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Newry Chamber of Commerce & Trade is calling on its members to complete the revaluation form issued by Land & Property Services (LPS) for the 2015 business rates revaluation. Business owners will have received letters urging them to complete a Form of Return (FOR) as part of the non domestic revaluation process. Cathal Austin President […]
Jul 24 2013 | Posted in
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Alliance South Down spokesperson Councillor Patrick Clarke has said action must be taken to help and support the valuable post office network across Northern Ireland. Clarke told Newry Times, “Post Offices are at the heart of many town centres and villages across Northern Ireland, providing a much needed valuable service for local communities. “The Post […]
Jul 24 2013 | Posted in
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South Down SDLP MLA Seán Rogers has spoken out and welcomed the recent publication of the South East Coast Masterplan which is essentially a regeneration plan for the area. Rogers told Newry Times, “I wish to welcome the Masterplan which was commissioned by the Department of Social Development and both Newry and Mourne and Down […]
Jul 24 2013 | Posted in
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Newry and Mourne District Council are advising the public not to swim in Camlough Lake. The Council told Newry Times that sample results taken from Camlough lake indicate toxin levels in the water from algae which may cause adverse health effects including skin irritations and gastro-intestinal illnesses. The Council insist that toxins in the water […]
Jul 24 2013 | Posted in
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Alliance Newcastle Councillor Patrick Clarke has welcomed news that the cleaning of the granite footpaths and walkways in Newcastle will be carried out on a maintenance contract as opposed to an annual clean. This should allow for the walkways to be cleaned after events rather than waiting for the annual clean to take place. Clarke […]
Jul 24 2013 | Posted in
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Even before Jessie J had thought of shaving her locks for charity, Crossmaglen’s own Geraldine Daly had begun planning her very own public head shave in the name of charity. Geraldine, a 31-year-old qualified occupational therapist, says, “I wanted to do something drastic that would make an impact and help raise funds for Friends of […]
Jul 23 2013 | Posted in
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Fews area Sinn Fein Councillor Pat McGinn has confirmed that the proposal to remove the landmark Oak tree on the Corcreechy Road to help sightline improvement has been put on hold whilst Roads Service consult with all relevant parties. The proposal, which Roads Service state had been made after a number of residents had reported […]
Jul 23 2013 | Posted in
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Samaritans’ Annual Awareness Day, Talk to Us, falls on Wednesday 24th July. To mark this, volunteers from the Newry/Dundalk branch of Samaritans will be in the Buttercrane Shopping Centre, Newry, from 2.00 to 4.00pm on Saturday 20th July to talk about their work and their 40 year presence in Newry/Dundalk. To add spectacle and excitement […]