
SDLP South Down MP Margaret Ritchie has formally requested a debate in the House of Commons on the importance of the Aggregates Industry and the need for the implementation of the Aggregates Credit Levy Scheme. Ritchie raised the issue during Business Questions to the Leader of the House of Commons Chris Grayling MP. She said, […]
Oct 23 2015 | Posted in
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SDLP MP for South Down, Margaret Ritchie, has urged the Minister for Europe, David Lidington MP, to ensure that approval for the European Maritime Fisheries Fund is obtained as early as possible. Ritchie, a member of the Environment, Food and Rural Affairs Select Committee, said, “I took the opportunity to question the Minister for Europe […]
Oct 23 2015 | Posted in
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Young people from the Newry Fire Cadet Scheme are hosting their annual table quiz and raffle on Wednesday 28th October 2015 at Bellini’s Bar & Restaurant, Merchant’s Quay, Newry. The quiz starts at 7.00pm and costs £3 per head, payable on the night. Thomas Craughwell, Chairperson of Newry Fire Cadet Scheme said, “We are delighted […]

SDLP Councillor Colin McGrath has welcomed funding made available by Environment Minister Mark H Durkan to Newry Mourne and Down Council for further Rates Support. The council will receive an additional £290,570 following the move. Cllr McGrath said, “In the current climate of cuts and efficiency savings forced as a result of the Austerity Budget […]
Oct 22 2015 | Posted in
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This Halloween come along to Newry’s frightful spook-tacular free family fun event which will take place on Friday 30th October from 6:00pm – 9:00pm at the Albert Basin, Newry. Newry, Mourne & Down Council Chairperson invited everyone in the local community to attend. She told Newry Times, “As Chairperson it gives me great pleasure to […]

Police in Newry, Mourne and Down are encouraging the public to make their homes ‘No Cold Calling’ zones. Superintendent Simon Walls, PSNI Service Lead for Burglary, said, “We recognise that not all cold callers are rogue traders or criminals however we want every householder, particularly the more vulnerable, to have the confidence to refuse services […]
Oct 22 2015 | Posted in
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Popular Channel 4 television show Come Dine With Me has confirmed to Newry Times that they will be filming in Newry and urged local people to apply. Come Dine With Me will be shot in Newry, Lisburn, Portadown and Armagh between 6th – 11th December 2015. A Spokesman said, “We’re after anyone over 18 who […]

“Know ye the fame of the bright little river, Which floweth through Bessbrook from moorland and lea, Between blue waving flax-flowers and rushes which quiver, He runs his short course from the lake to the sea.” This is the opening verse of “The Ballad of Camlough River”, by James N Richardson, which was used as […]
Oct 22 2015 | Posted in
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Hallowtides in Newcastle is bubbling up to be one of the most exciting events of the year. This event attracts thousands of visitors to the area, making Newcastle the must be destination for Halloween. Businesses in the area have a vast range of events from Monday 26th to Saturday 31st October ensuring visitors have a […]

Newry and Armagh MLA Megan Fearon is encouraging rural communities to apply for the Rural Micro Capital Grant Programme. The South Armagh representative said the scheme could offer vital funds to community organisations. “DARD Minister Michelle O’Neill has officially launched the second phase of the Rural Micro Capital Grant Programme and I would encourage all […]
Oct 22 2015 | Posted in
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