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Archive for: October, 2013

Bessbrook scout leader found guilty of 59 historical abuse charges

A 44 year old man has been found guilty of 59 historical abuse charges at Laganside Magistrates’ Court. Colin Finnegan, a former scout leader, will appear before Laganside Magistrates’ Court for sentencing on Thursday, 21st November, 2013. The charges related to the abuse of five young boys between 1982 and 1997 and include buggery, indecent […]

SDLP calls for release of files to assist investigation into historical cases

SDLP MP for South Down Margaret Ritchie has joined party colleague Dolores Kelly in calling for the British Ministry of Defence to provide answers as to why certain files that might assist investigations into historical cases have not been released under the 30-year rule. Speaking from Westminster to Newry Times, Ritchie stated, “There is a […]

Bradley wants rethink on NI Water works

SDLP Assembly Member for Newry and Armagh Dominic Bradley MLA has called on Northern Ireland Water to rethink their plans to lay new pipes in Newry in the run up to the busy Christmas period. Speaking to Newry Times, Bradley explained, “NI Water plan to carry out significant water works along Kildare Street / Hill […]

Delight for Newry schools after £106m investment announcement

There was widespread delight today after it emerged that several schools in Newry and South Armagh were set to benefit from a multi-million pound building project. The investment, worth a potential £106million, will ensure that the schools benefit from refurbishment or extension projects, each valued between £500,000 and £4million. Local schools earmarked for funding include […]

Hilltown estate improvements welcomed

Sinn Féin Crotlieve spokesperson Mark Gibbons has welcomed work carried out by the Roads Service to improve pedestrian safety in the Lodge Meadow development, Hilltown. Speaking to Newry Times, Gibbons said, “My party colleague Mick Murphy had written to Roads Service requesting a number of improvements to the condition of the footpaths in this new […]

Hearty raises concerns of Home Care workers

At the monthly meeting of Newry & Mourne council Sinn Féin Councillor Terry Hearty raised the issue of Home Care workers with the Southern Health and Social Care Trust. Councillor Hearty said that he had serious concerns that new clients are not being passed on to the Southern Trust Home Care staff but instead clients […]

Breaking Brilliant: Why Breaking Bad is a must watch before you die

Warning: This article contains some serious spoilers! It is with a heavy heart that I finally get to write a look back review of Breaking Bad. I felt it would only be right to do so when the AMC show ended for good so as not to speculate the ending and engage in some sort […]

Stormont hosts Warrenpoint senior citizens

Parliament Buildings played host to the Warrenpoint Friendship Group recently with Sinn Féin’s Caitríona Ruane MLA sponsoring the group’s visit to the assembly. Speaking to Newry Times, Ruane commented, “I was delighted to have welcomed some 30 seniors last week to Stormont for a tour of the building. “It is so important for us to […]

‘Make your voice heard on common funding schemes reform’ – McKevitt

MLA for South Down Karen McKevitt is calling on all parents with children in nursery schools, primary schools and post primary schools to participate in a public consultation launched by the Minister for Education John O Down back in June 2013. The consultation “Putting Pupils First – Reforming the Common Funding Scheme” is a review […]

Police seek information after OAPs disturb Newry burglars

Police are appealing for information on an incident which occurred in the Church Street area of Newry on the evening of Wednesday 9th October. It was reported that at around 8.40pm entry was forced to the rear of the home of an elderly couple as they sat in the front living room. It is believed […]







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