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Archive for: February, 2015

Newry Council heralds new era by striking district rates

Another historic milestone passed on Thursday 12th February 2015 when Newry Mourne and Down District Council struck its rate for the first time to meet the cost of services it will provide for the year 1st April 2015 to 31st March 2016. These include leisure and recreational services, economic development and environmental services as well […]

Daisy Hill Hospital meeting ‘frank and open’ – Casey

Newry & Mourne Sinn Féin Councillor Charlie Casey has said that there was a ‘frank and open’ discussion held with Health Minister Jim Wells in the Council Chamber recently to discuss areas of concern relating to Daisy Hill Hospital in Newry. “The Minister, whilst recognising the commitment and dedication of the hospital staff to the […]

Consumer Council welcomes Power NI electricity reduction

The Consumer Council has welcomed this week’s announcement by Power NI to decrease its domestic tariffs by 9.2 per cent from 1st April 2015. Aodhan O’Donnell, interim chief executive of The Consumer Council said, “Power NI’s 551,000 domestic customers will benefit from this reduction, with the average household bill decreasing by £53. “Today’s announcement by […]

Candle fire safety at home is the perfect Valentine’s Day gift

Northern Ireland Fire & Rescue Service are urging all homeowners not to spoil the romantic Valentine’s Day weekend by neglecting naked flames at home this year. There has been a slight decrease in the number of fires started at residential premises in Northern Ireland, for which candles were responsible. In 2014, 32 incidents were recorded […]

PSNI announces details of policing teams in Newry and Mourne

Plans for The Police Service of Northern Ireland’s new model of frontline policing to continue Keeping People Safe by using resources in the most efficient and effective way possible are progressing. The exact structure is still being determined, however current Response Teams will no longer exist and instead there will be 25 Local Policing Teams […]

McNulty says he will ‘restore pride and passion’ as Newry/Armagh MP

Armagh’s All-Ireland winning full back, Justin McNulty has been selected as the SDLP candidate in May’s Westminster election. McNulty was selected at a packed convention in the Armagh City Hotel on Thursday Night. Speaking after his selection, McNulty said, “The energy in the room tonight was electric. I’m delighted and filled with determination to justify […]

Kennedy furious over ‘disgraceful’ Newry play park name decision

Ulster Unionist MLA Danny Kennedy has condemned the decision by nationalist councillors on a Newry & Mourne Council committee to recommend the Council should support the naming of a children’s play park after “a convicted IRA terrorist”, Raymond McCreesh. Speaking to Newry Times of his anger, Kennedy said, “As I have said previously, Raymond McCreesh […]

Road Minister hears Newry residents safety concerns

Road Minister Danny Kennedy recently met with local Councillors Valerie Harte and Charlie Casey, members of the Cole Court Residents Association and residents from the wider area to discuss issues relating to safety concerns. Local Councillor Valerie Harte explained, “Myself and Charlie Casey along with residents met with Minister Kennedy and an official from Road […]

‘Campaign against austerity will continue’ – Sinn Fein’s Mickey Brady

Newry Sinn Fein MLA Mickey Brady has said the recent vote on welfare in the Assembly ensured unique welfare protections will be in place in Northern Ireland but vowed the campaign against austerity will continue. “A society is measured by how it looks after those least able to care for themselves,” he told Newry Times. […]

Forget the X Factor and get the ‘Feel Good Factor‘

Have you already forgotten your New Years resolution? Volunteer Now invites you to think a little differently during 2015, forget the X Factor and get the “Feel Good Factor”. Connecting with people and giving something back not only helps others, but is proven to make us feel better about ourselves, but sometimes its difficult to […]







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