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Archive for: January, 2015

Houses ransacked in Warrenpoint burglaries

Police in South Down are appealing for information following two burglaries in Warrenpoint. On Thursday evening, 11th December, a flat in Rostrevor Road and house in Well Road were burgled. Entry was forced to both properties and the dwellings were ransacked. Speaking to Newry Times, Con Paul Bloomer explained, “We believe the flat in Rostrevor […]

‘Villiers must clarify details of Stormont House Agreement’ – Ritchie

SDLP MP for South Down Margaret Ritchie has called on the British government to provide more clarification on the details and implementation plan for the Stormont House Agreement. Speaking following the statement in the House of Commons from the Secretary of State Ritchie stated, “We remain disappointed that this deal could have gone much further […]

‘Ministerial intervention needed to address hospital problems’ – Brady

Sinn Féin MLA Mickey Brady has said health minister Jim Wells needs to intervene to address problems in hospitals across the North. Speaking after all five health trusts cancelled some non-elective surgeries, the Newry & Armagh MLA said, “What we are currently seeing in emergency departments in hospitals across the North is only the shop […]

‘Extension of 5p carrier bag levy will go to good causes’ – Durkan

Environment Minister Mark H Durkan has highlighted that the 5p levy on carrier bags will be extended to all bags priced less than 20p from 19th January 2014. The Minister emphasised that funds generated from the levy will continue to directly benefit local communities, helping them to both care for and enhance their own environment. […]

‘Review all options when thinking about borrowing money’ – Consumer Council

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It’s the beginning of the New Year and many of us will be suffering from a post Christmas financial hangover. A payday loan may seem like an ideal solution to get you through to the end of the month, especially as new legislation introducing a price cap on the amount of interest and charges that […]

Newry police arrest man after Camlough incident

Police in Newry have arrested and charged a man following an incident of criminal damage. Police responded to a report at Ashmore Hill, Camlough at around 6.15pm on Wednesday, 10th December. A 24 year old man was arrested at the scene and later charged with criminal damage to appear before Newry Magistrates’ Court on 31st […]

Newry Sinn Fein politician receives bomb threat

Sinn Féin MP Conor Murphy has said he will not be deterred by bomb threats aimed against him. He was speaking after being contacted by the PSNI warning him of a bomb threat at his home. Speaking to Newry Times, the Newry and Armagh MP explained, “In the early hours of this morning I was […]

Call for Newry Essential Skills Learners for 2015 Awards

Employment and Learning Minister, Dr Stephen Farry, has called on all Newry learners to participate in the 2015 Essential Skills Awards. The Awards are designed to recognise and celebrate learners’ outstanding achievements in literacy, numeracy and ICT learning through Essential Skills training. The Minister said, “The Essential Skills Awards are an excellent opportunity to highlight […]

Police join 500 motoring enthusiasts at Newry car cruise event

Police in Newry recently attended a car cruise which took place in Damolly Retail Park. Organised by Ignition 247, the cruise attracts motoring enthusiasts from both north and south of the border. More than 300 modified and performance cars attended with a crowd of up to 500 people. The PSNI brought along their modified R32 […]

The name blame: Newry SDLP and Sinn Fein at loggerheads over new Council name

Newry Sinn Fein Councillors are at loggerheads with local SDLP Councillors over the new name selection for the Council. Newry, Mourne and Down District Council was the name chosen yesterday for the new Council but the choice angered local Sinn Fein members. Slieve Gullion area Sinn Féin Councillor Terry Hearty said that the exclusion of […]







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