SDLP South Down MP Margaret Ritchie has repeated calls for a speedy resolution of the European Commissions’ investigation into the Aggregates Credit Levy Scheme, and for the scheme to be re-instated as soon as possible with a rejection of any proposal for retrospective payments from local firms. Ritchie stated, “The Aggregates Levy Credit Scheme was […]
South Armagh Councillor Roisín Mulgrew has said that people in the Whitecross area should not have to live in fear of break ins. The recently appointed Sinn Féin representative made her comments following reports of an increase in the numbers of house break ins in the area. Speaking to Newry Times, Councillor Mulgrew said, “There […]
Police in Newry are appealing for information following the theft of an Iphone from a parochial house on the Dublin Road. Around 6pm on Tuesday, 21st January, a man, woman and two children called to the parochial house and came in to speak to a priest. They left a short time later and a black […]
Mark Gibbons, Sinn Féin spokesperson for the Crotlieve electoral area, has called on dog owners in Rostrevor to ensure they clean up after their dogs after being contacted about the issue by a large number of concerned residents. Speaking to Newry Times, Gibbons commented, “The situation is becoming intolerable in many parts of the village […]
Police in Newry are appealing for information following a two vehicle collision on Abbey Way. The collision, involving a black BMW and silver Peugeot, occurred around 10.10am on Thursday, 16th January. Police are appealing to anyone who witnessed the collision to contact them. They are particularly keen to speak to the drivers or passengers of […]
Sinn Féin MLA Megan Fearon has said that she is shocked at the findings by the Institute of Fiscal Studies (IFS) indicating that Relative Child Poverty and Absolute Child Poverty figures will climb to 30.9% and 38.5% respectively by 2021. Commenting on the findings, Fearon said that the figures represent a disaster for those families […]
Newry Sinn Fein member Liz Kimmins has said that proposed resurfacing works on the Clontigora Road will be very much appreciated by local residents following a hard fought campaign. The Sinn Féin representative said, “The Clontigora Road in Killean has been in dire need of repair for the past ten years and residents have been […]
Employment and Learning Minister, Dr Stephen Farry, has called on all learners in the County Down area and their tutors to participate in the 2014 Essential Skills Awards. The Awards are designed to recognise and celebrate outstanding achievements in literacy, numeracy and ICT learning through Essential Skills training. The Minister said, “The Essential Skills Awards […]
Newry & Mourne District Council has launched it’s prestigious Sports Development Committee 2013 Sports Personality Awards, to be held on 6th March 2014. Speaking to Newry Times, Mrs Ciara Lowe, Disability Liaison and Sports Development Officer, (Sport & Community Unit) stated, “The Sports Development Committee and the Council are delighted again to announce the critical […]
Newry students who last week showcased their projects at the 50th BT Young Scientist and Technology Exhibition have been formally recognised at the awards ceremony in the RDS, Dublin. Beating off stiff competition from 28 Northern Ireland finalists, Eoin Lane and Oisín McKinley from Abbey Christian Brothers School in Newry received the 1st – Junior […]
