
SDLP MP for South Down, Margaret Ritchie, has highlighted the importance of the Wilson Doctrine in the context of Northern Ireland in a debate in the Commons. The Doctrine previously acted as a bar to intelligence services intercepting MP communications without their knowledge. An investigatory Powers Tribunal has subsequently ruled that the doctrine cannot be […]
Oct 22 2015 | Posted in
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SDLP Culture, Art and Leisure Spokesperson, Karen McKevitt MLA has welcomed the announcement that the Open Championship is to come to Portrush in 2019. McKevitt said that the news is the jewel in the crown of Northern Ireland’s golfing success. She said, “Sport in the North, and across the island, is now synonymous with golfing […]
Oct 22 2015 | Posted in
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Sinn Féin MLA Conor Murphy branded UUP leader Mike Nesbitt a hypocrite today on his stance on armed unionist gangs. Speaking to Newry Times, Murphy said, “Mike Nesbitt’s hyprocrisy knows no bounds. He criticises Sinn Féin while cosying up to active armed loyalist gangs when it suits him. “He has acknowledged there are areas of […]
Oct 21 2015 | Posted in
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Police in Newry, Mourne and Down are warning the public to be vigilant of scammers. The warning follows an incident in Mayobridge when a local man was duped by a caller who claimed to be from his bank, investigating a fraud. The caller said that the victim’s bank account was under investigation and to safeguard […]
Oct 21 2015 | Posted in
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Newry based All Ireland Harpist Patricia Daly, personal development coach, and founder of Self Transformation Through Music combines developing inner growth with your natural gifts and talents to produce outstanding results in the world of arts, music and healing. Patricia is hosting an amazing virtual interview series starting on 26th October 2015, which will run […]

The search is on to find the stars of the local enterprise sector with the launch of the Northern Ireland Enterprise Awards 2015. The awards aim to showcase the work done by the Northern Ireland small business community and the efforts of the local enterprise agency network to support business development. Taking place in Belfast […]

Many grown-ups still like to snuggle up with their favourite childhood toy to help them get to sleep or relax after a stressful day at work, while a quarter (25%) of adults still own at least one of their favourite childhood toys, according to research released by the UK’s largest toy retailer, Argos and children’s […]

The Southern Health and Social Care Trust has hosted a conference to promote improved quality throughout its services. Around 300 staff, patients and clients from across the area took part in the event to share best practice across a range of hospital and community services, focussing on improving the patient experience, safety and care and […]
Oct 21 2015 | Posted in
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Sinn Féin South Down MLA Caitríona Ruane has congratulated the continued work of volunteers like ‘Love Your Lough’, who have been active in cleaning up the beaches around Carlingford. County Louth. Ruane told Newry Times, “I am delighted that these volunteers have won Best Community Group Award at a recent awards ceremony. “Such groups are […]
Oct 21 2015 | Posted in
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A 32 year old man has been charged with a number of burglary offences, handling stolen goods and possession of class B drugs. The charges follow four burglaries reported to police on 13th October. Two properties in Longfield Heights in Newry were broken into along with another house on Blaney Road and one on the […]
Oct 20 2015 | Posted in
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