
Sinn Féin MLA Megan Fearon has welcomed the announcement by the Utility Regulator that it is to commence a review of Power NI’s regulated electricity tariffs and the regulated gas tariffs of Airtricity Gas Supply and Firmus. The MLA, who is a member of the Assembly’s Enterprise, Trade & Investment Committee, explained, “Over the last […]
Jan 15 2015 | Posted in
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Dear Editor, On behalf of Concern Worldwide, I would like to express my sincere thanks to you, the readers of the Newry Times for your generous support in 2014. Last year, you donated £273,384 to help us tackle hunger in 27 of the world’s poorest countries. In addition to this, last autumn, the UK government […]

SDLP Education Spokesperson Seán Rogers MLA has said that proposed Education cuts pose a serious threat to the future of many young people and to our economy. Speaking in the Assembly this week, Rogers said, “Education forms the building blocks of our society and economy. “Children and young people in Northern Ireland must be provided […]
Jan 15 2015 | Posted in
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Police have confirmed that a body of a woman that was found on a beach near Ballymartin yesterday evening, Wednesday 14th January, is that of missing person, 68 year old Aileen Finch. Speaking to Newry Times, Sergeant Kelly-Anne Warnock said, “I would like to thank members of the public, the local coastguard and local search […]
Jan 15 2015 | Posted in
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Police in South Down are appealing for information following the theft of a handbag from a car. On Sunday, 11th January, a member of the public parked their silver Volkswagen Passat car in a lay-by opposite St Louis High School to visit graves in Massforth Cemetery, Newry Road, Kilkeel, around 5pm. The motorist was away […]
Jan 14 2015 | Posted in
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Employment and Learning Minister Dr Stephen Farry has urged Newry apprentices and employers to enter the 2015 Apprentice of the Year competition. Nominations are now open for the two award categories; Apprentice of the Year Award, and Innovation in Partnership Award (for Employers and Training Suppliers). Speaking at the launch, Minister Farry said, “Apprenticeships offer […]

Police in Newry are appealing for information after a car was set alight. Police received a report of a car on fire on North Street around 7.42am on Thursday, 1st January. NIFRS attended and extinguished the fire. Speaking to Newry Times, Constable Shelley Kearney said, “We are treating this fire as suspicious and would like […]
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SDLP Councillor for Newry, Mourne & Down Kevin McAteer has welcomed the introduction of a cap on charges associated with payday loans which came into effect in the New Year. He told Newry Times, “Pay Day Loan companies continue to take advantage of the poor and the most vulnerable. They exploit the difficulties facing the […]
Jan 14 2015 | Posted in
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Local police have charged three men following a number of burglaries in across E and C Districts, which incorporates Newry & Mourne. Three 23 year old men have been charged with three counts of burglary to appear before Armagh Magistrates’ Court on 3rd February, 2015. As is normal procedure the charges will be reviewed by […]
Jan 13 2015 | Posted in
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Although the last couple of winters have been relatively mild in relation to flu, that doesn’t mean that this winter will be the same. The Public Health Agency (PHA) is reminding people ‘at risk’ that it is very important to get the flu vaccine now, as it can take two weeks for it to reach […]
Jan 13 2015 | Posted in
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