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Archive for: July, 2015

‘DFP stalling on NAMA investigation is unacceptable’ – Bradley

SDLP MLA for Newry and Armagh and Deputy Chair of the Committee for Finance and Personal Dominic Bradley has described the delaying of the DFP Committee’s investigation into Project Eagle as unacceptable. Bradley made his comments after Permanent Secretary of DFP David Sterling stated he was ‘unwilling or unable’ to answer many of the Committee’s […]

Call to fix lights in Mayobridge

Crotlieve Sinn Féin Councillor Sinéad Ennis has asked Transport NI to fix street lights in Mill Lane, Mayobridge. Speaking to Newry Times, Councillor Ennis said, “These lights are on continuously for 24 hours a day. “This is a needless waste of electricity, especially given the tight economic conditions we face today, and I have been […]

‘Minister must invest in safer school routes’ – Hazzard

Sinn Féin MLA Chris Hazzard has challenged Roads Minister Danny Kennedy to ensure adequate funding is available for local schools in South Down to benefit from safer routes to school. The South Down MLA said, “In recent years many of our local schools have benefitted from road safety improvements including signage and lighting and in […]

Ruane and Ennis welcome new footpath in Burren

Sinn Féin South Down MLA Caitríona Ruane and Crotlieve Sinn Féin Councillor Sinéad Ennis have updated Burren residents on the new footpath on Milltown Street. Ruane said, “It is fantastic news that work is to begin soon on the new footpath, a much-needed investment in the Burren area.” Councillor Ennis expressed her gratitude to those […]

House windows smashed in Camlough incident

Newry burglary: 5 masked intruders prevent occupants from leaving while ransacking house - Newry news

Local police are appealing for information following an incident of criminal damage. At around 3.20am on Wednesday, 24th June, a number of windows in a house in Orior Park, Camlough were smashed. Speaking to Newry Times, Constable David Smart said, “We would like to hear from anyone who has information that may assist our investigation. […]

Local police call for witnesses after ‘creeper burglary’

Local police are appealing for information following a creeper burglary in Killeavy. Sometime between 11pm on Sunday, 28th June and 8am on Monday, 29th June, entry was gained to a house in Forest Park and vehicle keys taken. A white Citroen Berlingo van, registration YU53 ANY, was subsequently stolen. Speaking to Newry Times, Constable Louise […]

Headline acts announced for Iúr Cinn Fleadh 2015

The Iúr Cinn Fleadh /Newry City Music Festival 2015 is hotting up with headline act Hothouse Flowers playing on Saturday 12th September in Bellinis, Newry. Frances Black and Kieran Goss will headline on Sunday 13th September in Newry Town Hall. Hothouse Flowers started their career busking and ended up bringing street music to world stages. […]

‘Villiers can’t ignore British government responsibility’ – Murphy

Sinn Féin MLA Conor Murphy has said the British government’s austerity agenda is the ‘greatest threat to the political institutions in the North’. Speaking to Newry Times, Murphy said, “There is no doubt that the political institutions are facing a threat and that threat is coming from the British government’s dogmatic adherence to austerity policies. […]

New £85,000 games area for Bessbrook officially opened

Social Development Minister, Mervyn Storey brought a welcome summer boost to the people of Bessbrook recently as he officially opened a new £85,000 Multi-Use Games Area. The new facility has been jointly funded by the Department for Social Development and the former Newry and Mourne District Council, with each providing £42,500. Speaking at the official […]

Four arrests in South Armagh: 1000 gas cylinders and 11 vehicles seized

PSNI Reactive and Organised Crime Branch have arrested four people and seized a large number of gas cylinders during searches in South Armagh yesterday. Speaking to Newry Times, Inspector Lorraine Dobson said, “As part of an investigation into the illegal production and sale of bottled gas, police conducted searches at premises on Coolderry Road, Newry […]







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