
From 6th April 2015, it will be against the law to openly display tobacco products in all retail premises, including shops, bars and clubs. The new legislation is just one of a range of measures being introduced in order to reduce the appeal and uptake of smoking amongst children and young people. Health Minister, Jim […]

Dear Editor, In recent months we have had our Council and public disputes over a play park and the new swimming pool which are emotive issues and should not be undermined or trivialised. However a massive, life-changing, contentious issue of the proposed Carnbane Development dispute has gone under the media radar, much to Sinn Fein’s […]

Sinn Féin MLA Mickey Brady has welcomed the news that a new dye will be added to agriculture diesel from 1st April making it harder for criminals to launder fuel. Brady said, “Fuel laundering has been a major issue that has seen the rise of criminal gangs, especially along the border area. “These gangs have […]

Sinn Féin MLA Chris Hazzard has called on people to take the opportunity to register to vote at the upcoming registration clinics. Hazzard said, “It is important that people register to vote if they are to exercise their franchise at the May 7th Westminster election. “Sinn Féin welcome the number of electoral clinics organised in […]

Newry & Mourne ME Fibromyalgia Support Group regularly bring the latest cutting edge science from around the world right to Newry. Since the patient support group was formed in 2011 the great need for information and support is evident by the large numbers of patients attending the monthly meetings held in The Mourne Country Hotel, […]

Detectives from Serious Crime Branch are appealing for information following an incident on Blaney Road, Crossmaglen on the morning of Wednesday, 25 February. Shortly after 5.15am on Wednesday morning, a 31 year old man sustained injuries following the explosion of a pipe bomb type device. Detectives are keen to hear from anyone who noticed any […]
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Enterprise, Trade and Investment Minister, Arlene Foster, has announced details of a major £17million investment to help improve the broadband infrastructure across Northern Ireland. The Superfast Rollout Programme, which will be delivered by BT, is specifically aimed at improving coverage of superfast broadband. Arlene Foster said, “This announcement is a further step in improving superfast […]
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Newry & Armagh DUP Assemblyman William Irwin MLA has echoed the comments of Finance Minister Simon Hamilton who criticised Minister Kennedy following his comments on the budget allocated to his Department of Regional Development. Irwin said, “Once again I am left bemused by Mr Kennedy’s apparent inability to understand his brief and cut his cloth […]
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Sinn Féin’s Mickey Brady has said that cuts proposed by Transport Minister Danny Kennedy will have a particularly negative impact on rural areas. The Newry & Armagh MLA explained, “Danny Kennedy has proposed a reduction of services for community and rural transport. “The Chief Executive from Translink recently revealed that the company was starting a […]

SDLP Education Spokesperson Seán Rogers MLA has branded education cuts proposed by Education Minister John O’Dowd as a ‘savage attack on pupil development’. Speaking after the Minister outlined plans, Rodgers said, “These plans are an open attack on pupil development from the earliest stages to provision right throughout the educational journey. “The headline figure of […]
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