
Local police are urging residents to be mindful of crime prevention measures for the outside of their homes, as well as ensuring everything is secure inside. CPO Lisa Sherman explained, “Many people focus on making their home secure and forget about the valuable property they store outside of their home. “The majority of householders have […]
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SDLP Education Spokesperson Seán Rogers MLA has urged the Assembly to prioritise STEM (Science, Engineering, Technology & Mathematics) education in future curriculums. Speaking in the Assembly chamber Rogers said, “The primary school experience is the essential foundation of our children’s learning and while we have ‘The World Around Us’, Science and Technology is buried in […]
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Police in South Down are again calling for witnesses to come forward after an assault in the Main Street area of Hilltown in the early hours of Sunday 1st February. At around 1.30am, a man was assaulted by a number of males outside a fast food takeaway outlet and suffered a broken jaw as a […]
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SDLP Newry and Armagh Westminster Representative Justin McNulty has pledged his support to the hundreds of Health and Education workers across Newry and Armagh as they plan for industrial action on Friday. McNulty met with representatives of Unison in Armagh on Friday afternoon. After the meeting, he said, “The constant attack on frontline services in […]
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Sinn Féin MLA Caitriona Ruane has said that she delighted that Gleann Si, Rostrevor has now been included in the Helm Housing major upgrade scheme. Speaking to Newry Times, Ruane stated, “The announcement that Gleann Si is now part of the 2015 planned cyclical maintenance is fantastic victory for the residents. “Work will begin next […]
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The socialist republican party, éirígí, has added its voice to calls for people in Newry and surrounding areas to come together and support the campaign to save the Stroke Unit at Daisy Hill Hospital. The party’s call comes following the announcement by the Southern Trust that the vital service is to be moved to Craigavon. […]
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SDLP Newry and Armagh Representative Justin McNulty has called on Sinn Féin welfare spokesperson Mickey Brady to explain his U-Turn on the Welfare Reform Bill after months of opposing the SDLP stance against cuts to the vulnerable. Speaking to Newry Times, Justin stated, “Mickey Brady owes people an explanation. He needs to explain why, after […]
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Sinn Fein councillor Barra O Muiri has said he hopes “the third time’s a charm” when it comes to introducing a bi-lingual policy to Newry, Mourne and Down District Council. “Tonight Newry, Mourne and Down District Council will be meeting with full council powers,” the Sinn Fein Irish language spokesman said. “For the third time […]
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Police in Newry are reminding motorists to drive according to road and weather conditions. The reminder comes following a number of reports of concern about driving on country roads in the area. Constable Alan Macartney said, “A number of road users have expressed their concern about driving behaviour on some of the more rural roads […]
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Two people die each week in Northern Ireland as a result of an accident in their own homes. The staggering statistic was revealed by Health Minister Jim Wells as he launched the Home Accident Prevention Strategy for Northern Ireland, which aims to reduce the number of unintentional injuries and deaths caused by home accidents. Speaking […]
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