
Newcastle is getting ready for its annual Halloween festivities as it welcomes three days of family packed activities from Thursday 30th October to Saturday 1st November 2014. This year the theme is Nightmare on Main Street and be aware as you walk through the streets of Newcastle as you never know where Freddie Krueger is […]

Sinn Féin MLA Chris Hazzard has said that there needs to be legislative change in order to deal with the issue of legal highs. Speaking to Newry Times, Hazzard stated, “I took the opportunity to ask the Minister of Justice if he intends to take legislative action to deal with the issue of legal highs. […]
Oct 16 2014 | Posted in
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As part of a continued national awareness drive, NI Water has partnered with WaterSafe, the UK’s national plumbing register, to encourage consumers to check for credentials when choosing a plumber. New research carried out by WaterSafe found that over half (54%) of UK homeowners would trust a tradesperson based on first appearances rather than professional […]
Oct 16 2014 | Posted in
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This Halloween come along to Newry’s frightful spook-tacular free family fun event which will take place on Friday 31st October from 6:00pm – 9:00pm at the Albert Basin Quayside, Newry. Providing the soundtrack for your Halloween open air concert will be the Housem8s and The Rockits, with Gene Fitzpatrick hosting compere on the evening. Children’s […]

Ulster Unionist Representative Councillor David Taylor has welcomed an announcement by Autoline Insurance Group that it is creating 60 new jobs. Councillor Taylor said the announcement by the major Northern Ireland Insurance Brokers, which bases its headquarters in Newry, was fantastic news for the local economy. Taylor stated that the creation of the new jobs, […]
Oct 15 2014 | Posted in
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Newry City Sinn Féin Councillor Valerie Harte has said that it is essential the concerns raised by residents of Ashgrove Avenue in relation to a proposed housing development are listened to. The Councillor made her comments after she and her colleague Cllr Charlie Casey met with local residents to discuss the planning application and the […]
Oct 15 2014 | Posted in
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Inspector Kieran Quinn, Armagh Neighbourhood and Response, is warning motorists of traffic delays and diversions on Gosford Road due to resurfacing work. Speaking to Newry Times, he explained, “The A28 Gosford Road will be closed to Armagh bound traffic between Newry and Markethill from Thursday 16th October to Wednesday 29th October. “Diversions are in place […]
Oct 15 2014 | Posted in
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Enterprise, Trade and Investment Minister Arlene Foster has announced today that Autoline Insurance Group, headquartered in Newry, is creating 60 new jobs. Autoline is one of Northern Ireland’s leading independent brokers providing a range of insurance and financial services to both personal and business clients across Northern Ireland. The new jobs will support a further […]

Sinn Féin Councillor Roisin Mulgrew has said that deliberate damaging of a number of cars in the Bessbrook area had caused great concern and anger in the locality. “This type of anti social behaviour and criminal damage cannot be tolerated and has to be challanged. “This latest incident has caused great concern and anger. I […]
Oct 15 2014 | Posted in
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Newry & Mourne Sinn Féin representative Valerie Harte has stated that following a recent consultation with NI Water Officials, she has received an assurance that the grounds work around their substation on Monks Hill will be carried out within the coming weeks. The Newry City Councillor explained, “Residents from the Fern Court locality had contacted […]
Oct 15 2014 | Posted in
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