
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 […]
Nov 12 2015 | Posted in
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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 […]
Nov 11 2015 | Posted in
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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 […]
Nov 11 2015 | Posted in
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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. […]
Nov 11 2015 | Posted in
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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 […]
Nov 11 2015 | Posted in
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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 […]
Nov 10 2015 | Posted in
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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 […]
Nov 10 2015 | Posted in
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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 […]

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 […]

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 […]
Nov 10 2015 | Posted in
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