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Archive for: August, 2013

Flooding resolution to St Jude Gardens welcomed

Sinn Féin MLA Caitriona Ruane has welcomed the announcement by the NI Water that work to resolve the flooding problem in St Jude’s Garden Rostrevor will begin on the autumn. Ruane told Newry Times, “There has been an ongoing flooding problem in the St Jude’s Garden Rostrevor over the past few years. “I have spoken to […]

Newry police charge two men with antisocial behaviour

Newry burglary: 5 masked intruders prevent occupants from leaving while ransacking house - Newry news

Police in Newry have charged two men with disorderly behaviour following a report of antisocial behaviour at the underpass on William Street on Friday evening, 2nd August. An 18 year old male and 19 year old male have been charged with disorderly behaviour, obstructing police and resisting arrest. They will appear before Newry Magistrates’ Court […]

3 men, 6 wheels, 319 miles each to support 2 local charities

LaSer UK’s ‘Big Thinking’ has led to three intrepid employees getting on the saddle to undertake an inspirational cycle ride to raise vital funds for charity. This event is to mark LaSer UK’s charity partnership after the team in Belfast has chosen to support Marie Curie Cancer Care and Northern Ireland Cancer Fund for Children […]

Play park needed for Hilltown, says Ruane

Sinn Féin MLA Caitríona Ruane accompanied by Councillor Mick Murphy have met with Council officials to discuss a new play park for Hilltown. Speaking to Newry Times, Ruane said, “The current play park in Hilltown dates back to the 1970’s and is unsuitable for the current needs of the children and young families in the area. […]

Ritchie backs Rural Fuel Discount Scheme

SDLP MP for South Down Margaret Ritchie has backed the UK government’s decision to consider extending the fuel discount scheme to parts of Northern Ireland. The existing scheme established last year gives motorists in the Scottish isles and the Isles of Scilly a discount of up to 5p per litre to allow for additional pump […]

Carrickcruppen power into County Final

Captain Caroline O’Hanlon netted twice as Carrickcruppen convincingly saw off the challenge of Armagh Harps in Monday night’s semi-final of the Mackin’s Senior Championship at Dorsey Emmetts. A rapidly improving young Harps side had come into the match as undoubted underdogs but with high hopes of an upset after running champions Clann Eireann close in […]

Man, 31, injured in Fiddler’s Green assault

Police are appealing for information following an assault in The Square, Rostrevor. Sometime between 11pm and midnight on Friday, 26th July, a 31 year old man was assaulted. He was punched to the side of the face and fell onto a stone bench where he sustained an injury to his ear which required medical treatment. […]

McGinn relishes Games ambassador role

Newry & Mourne Councillor Pat McGinn has said that he like many hundreds of others involved in assisting the recent 2013 World Police & Fire Games had enjoyed the occasion and he was sure that a lasting legacy would come from the Games which had athletes and participants from all over the world. The Sinn […]

Flood Alleviation Scheme announced for Rostrevor

NI Water has announced plans for a significant capital investment project to reduce the risk of flooding in the Rostrevor area, County Down. St Jude’s Gardens, Rostrevor has experienced flooding due to heavy storm conditions and heavy rainfall in recent times. Following on from consultation with elected representatives and local residents, an investigation was launched […]

Say Hello to Newry City Centre

Newry & Mourne District Council and Newry City Centre Management have officially launched a new brand identity as part of the £300,000 Newry Revitalisation Project. The new brand ‘Hello Newry’ focuses on Newry’s reputation as being a welcoming city to visit. The brand itself has a series of bright, vibrant colours which will represent different […]







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