
SDLP Spokesperson for Culture, Arts and Leisure Karen McKevitt called upon the Minister of Education to make contact with the World Police and Fire Games (WPFG) 2013 body regarding distribution of mobile defibrillators to local schools. During Question Time in the Northern Ireland Assembly McKevitt asked the Minister whether all schools have access to a […]
Sep 19 2013 | Posted in
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Sinn Féin MP Conor Murphy renewed his call for a border poll to take place here in the next Assembly term. Speaking from the Lib/Dem Conference in Glasgow yesterday Murphy said, “Today marks the 365 day countdown to the referendum on Scottish independence. “A year from now the people of Scotland will vote in an […]
Sep 19 2013 | Posted in
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SDLP Education spokesperson Sean Rogers has said that the Department of Education must recognise the challenges being faced by working families when it considers ways of increasing the uptake of free school meals. Rogers was speaking during an Assembly debate on the issue this week. “It is vitally important that we recognise the need to […]
Sep 19 2013 | Posted in
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The Police Service of Northern Ireland have today (Thursday 19th September) launched a new recruitment campaign, initially for 100 new constables. It is almost three and a half years since the last recruitment campaign. Arrangements are currently being put in place to maximise police recruitment, with the potential of appointing up to a maximum of […]
Sep 19 2013 | Posted in
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It might be called A Belfast Story but the city of Newry features prominently in the new post Troubles thriller released on September 20th. The movie, set in contemporary Northern Ireland, features a mysterious gang that begins executing former combatants, thereby threatening the fragile peace and the future of the fledgling government. Producer John Todd […]

Police in Newry have charged two men with burglary offences. Two men were arrested following reports of burglary and attempted burglary in Church Avenue on Saturday, 14th September. They were apprehended close by. A 15 year old male was charged with attempted burglary and going equipped for burglary in relation to the incidents at Church […]
Sep 18 2013 | Posted in
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Work on a new football pitch in the Carnagat Estate in Newry has been completed, funded by a grant of £94,924 from the Neighbourhood Renewal Investment Fund. Minister McCausland said the project is an excellent example of working in partnership. He said, “I know there has been a demand for a purpose built sports facility […]
Sep 18 2013 | Posted in
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Culture Night comes to Newry for the first time on the 20th of September 2013 and Newry and Mourne Museum will be taking part in the festivities. The Museum will be open to the public from 6pm – 8pm on Friday September 20th so you can see the history and culture of the region on […]

SDLP MLA for South Down Karen McKevitt has said there should be an annual day of recognition for our emergency services. McKevitt was speaking ahead of an Assembly Debate which she secured on the issue. “It is vitally important that we recognise the brave members of our emergency services by paying tribute to the valuable […]
Sep 18 2013 | Posted in
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Sinn Fein Councillor Colman Burns has asked farmers to keep a frequent check on out farms as the darker evenings approach. He was speaking after visiting a building in Cloghoge, Crossmaglen that had suffered an act of vandalism recently. Councillor Burns explained, “This was a disgraceful act of wanton destruction on a farmer’s property. The […]
Sep 18 2013 | Posted in
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