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Archive for: November, 2015

New forums established to identify local issues

Newry, Mourne and Down District Council have recently established District Electoral Area Forums (DEA’s) to proactively work in partnership with the community to deal with locally identified issues. The seven Forums will operate across the following areas: Slieve Gullion, Slieve Croob, Rowallane, Downpatrick, The Mournes, Crotlieve and Newry. DEA Fora are being developed as a […]

Warning over use of sunbeds

Sunbeds are a popular way to top up a fading summer tan or to get one in time for the Christmas party season, but with evidence of health risks associated with sunbed use, the Public Health Agency (PHA) and Cancer Focus Northern Ireland are encouraging people to think twice before using them – it isn’t […]

Appeal for information after Blue Toyota stolen

Police are appealing for information following the theft of a vehicle from Ferryhill Road. psniAt around 5.30am on Monday, 2nd November, entry was forced to a house and vehicle keys, a wallet and cash taken. A blue Toyota Landcruiser was subsequently stolen from outside the property. The vehicle was found around 10.20am in Malachy Conlon […]

Courtney Hill Road safety meeting

Newry City Sinn Fein councillors Valerie Harte and Charlie Casey organised a meeting recently with Transport NI to discuss residents’ concerns about traffic congestion and speeding. Speaking about the meeting Cllr Harte said, “This meeting was arranged to try and address some serious issues which have been raised by residents regarding ever increasing traffic problems. […]

‘South Down needs agreed tourism strategy’ – Hazzard

Sinn Féin MLA Chris Hazzard has said that the potential of tourism to the economy of South Down can be maximised if there is an agreed strategy in place. Speaking after meeting with Stephen Bill, Regional Manager Tourism NI and Mark Mohan, Tourism Initiatives Manager with Newry Mourne and Down District Council Hazzard said, “I […]

Newry police investigate van theft

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Police in Newry are appealing for information after tools were stolen from a van. Sometime between 7am and 6pm on Wednesday, 4th November, entry was gained to a white Citroen Relay van, parked at Sheepbridge Park and Ride. A welder and two drills were stolen. Speaking to Newry Times, Constable Niamh Mulholland said, “This is […]

Driving licence and bank cards stolen from vehicle

Police are appealing for information following the theft of items from a car on Chapel Road, Meigh. Sometime overnight between Sunday, 1st November and Monday, 2nd November, a blue Volkswagen Tiguan was entered and driving licence and bank cards stolen. Speaking to Newry Times, Constable Tom Nugent said, “We would like to hear from anyone […]

300 jobs on offer at Jobs Fair

The Department for Employment and Learning’s Careers Service will be available to offer advice and guidance at the Jobs and Advice Fair in the City Hotel in Armagh on Thursday 12th November 2015. Over 30 companies with over 300 vacancies have so far confirmed their attendance on the day. The vacancies include both full and […]

Fifty Shades of Black Bond premiering in Newry

With the imminent release of the next instalment in the James Bond 007 series, a local pet by the name of ‘Bond’ is poised to steal the limelight. The premiere of a short, spoof movie will take place on Friday 13th November 9pm at the Treasury Suite (upstairs) at the Bank Bar in Newry. The […]

Concern over Newry & Mourne Mayoral status

SDLP Group Leader Colin McGrath has said he cannot understand why Sinn Fein would deny the people of Newry, Mourne & Down Council a Mayor. Following a recent council meeting, Cllr McGrath said, “The civic position of Mayor is internationally recognised, be you in America, Asia, Australia, Europe or Africa. “People know what the term […]







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