SDLP Assembly Member for Newry and Armagh Dominic Bradley MLA has pledged his support to local DVA offices during an Assembly debate on the need to fiercely guard DVA jobs which are under threat of being re-directed to offices in Swansea. Bradley, who spoke during the Assembly debate on the issue on Tuesday, explained, “Today’s […]
SDLP MLA Karen McKevitt has said she is deeply saddened by the death of Former GAA President Paddy McFlynn. Speaking to Newry Times, McKevitt said, “Our community awoke to the sad news this morning that Paddy Flynn has passed away when many were looking forward to attending the official launch of his autobiography which was […]
Police in Newry are appealing for information following an incident of criminal damage in Lower Carrogs Road. Overnight between Saturday, 15th September and Sunday, 16th September, eggs were thrown at a house. This is the fifth incident of this nature over the last twelve months. Police are viewing CCTV images and are appealing to anyone […]
South Down SDLP representatives say they are delighted by the news that Roads Service have committed to undertake a major road improvement scheme on the main Hilltown to Newry Road. MLA for the area Karen McKevitt said, “For many years now we have lobbied tirelessly for road improvements on the B8 particularly around what’s commonly […]
The Current Account Switch Service, launched by the Payments Council, is a new, free to use service designed to make switching current account from one bank or building society to another simple, reliable and hassle-free. It has initially launched with 33 bank and building society brands offering the new service and the accompanying Current Account […]
Police in Warrenpoint are appealing for information following the report of criminal damage to a shop window in the Charlotte Street area on Saturday 7th September. It was reported that sometime overnight from Friday 6th into Saturday 7th September the window was smashed by unknown persons. Police would ask anyone with any information to contact […]
Newry and Armagh Assembly Member Megan Fearon has impressed upon the newly appointed Finance Minister Simon Hamilton the necessity to meet with the banking sector to discuss difficulties faced by businesses and individuals along the border. Fearon said, “I am aware of a number of my constituents who are trying to operate businesses along the […]
Rostrevor Sinn Féin Councillor Mick Murphy has welcomed the start of resurfacing on the Kilbroney Road in the village. Speaking to Newry Times, Murphy said, “Recently I contacted the Roads Service regarding the poor state of the road which was causing havoc to drivers in the area. “I want to welcome the resurfacing work the […]
Police in Newry are appealing for information following a road traffic collision in Corn Market. At around 3pm on Wednesday, 28th August a silver Vauxhall Corsa car was in collision with a 62 year old female pedestrian. The female driver spoke to the pedestrian who required medical treatment. Police are asking the female driver, or […]
Hundreds of local people attended the final of “The Belle of South Armagh” at the Carrickdale Hotel last weekend which saw MC Barry McElduff expertly guide 9 Belles through their interviews and performance before the judges finally named Ursula Savage from Belleek as the winner. Ursula, 22 years of age, is currently finishing a Masters […]
