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Archive for: December, 2015

Attempted burglary at Armagh Road house in Newry

Police in Newry are appealing for information following an attempted burglary. At around 9.30pm on Sunday, 6th December, a male was disturbed attempting to gain entry to the rear of a house on Armagh Road. The male made off on foot towards Canal Street however a bicycle was later recovered which may belong to the […]

Kennedy continues to press for justice for Kingsmills families

The Ulster Unionist Party’s Newry & Armagh MLA, Danny Kennedy, has highlighted what he described as ‘the unacceptable wait’ which the families of the victims of the Kingsmills Massacre have had to endure for the re-opening of the coroner’s inquest into the murder of 10 Protestant workmen by the IRA in January 1976. Kennedy said, […]

Make sure Santa’s the only stranger in your house this Christmas

Christmas is almost here, and it’s the season of peace and goodwill – but that doesn’t mean there won’t be some people ready to take advantage. NI Water is calling on customers across Northern Ireland to be extra vigilant during the Christmas and New Year period and beware of bogus callers. Criminals can pose as […]

McAteer welcomes £1m street light pledge

Independent Newry City Councillor Kevin McAteer has welcomed a pledge by the transport minister to fix broken street lights in the north. Speaking to Newry Times, the Independent Councillor stated, “Its about time transport NI were able to fix the broken street lights in our city. “I’ve been inundated with calls over the past 6 […]

Ritchie presses Secretary of State on export for farm produce

SDLP MP for South Down and member of the Select Committee for the Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (EFRA), Margaret Ritchie, has urged the Secretary of State for Business, Innovation and Skills to work with the EFRA Secretary to improve access to food markets for farm produce. Speaking to Newry Times, Ritchie said, “Accessing global […]

‘Flood relief funds must be spent correctly’ – Ritchie

SDLP MP for South Down, Margaret Ritchie, has welcomed the news that the Northern Ireland Executive will receive £1.322 million through Barnett Consequential for the £50m provided for flood relief and has called for this funding to be spent on flood defence and relief for the areas and communities affected. “Many families and areas across […]

Jewellry taken in Newry burglary

Police in Newry are appealing for information following a burglary in Carrive Crescent. Sometime between 4pm and 6pm on Wednesday, 25th November, entry was gained to a house and the property was ransacked. Jewellery was stolen during the burglary. Police are appealing to anyone who has information in relation to this incident to contact them […]

‘Decision to scrap Youth Council is wrong and a power grab’ – Kennedy

Ulster Unionist Party Representative, Danny Kennedy MLA has said that the decision announced by Education Minister John O’Dowd to scrap the Youth Council is wrong and not in the best interests of young people in Northern Ireland. Kennedy said, “This decision is wrong and short-sighted. It appears to me that there has been a concerted […]

McAteer welcomes baby heart screening at Daisy Hill

Independent Newry City Councillor Kevin McAteer has welcomed the news that baby heart screening will be available at Daisy Hill Hospital. Speaking to Newry Times, the Independent Councillor stated, “It is always welcoming news when heart screenings are available in the area but I am delighted to hear that they are now available for babies. […]

‘Tories cannot be allowed to conceal child poverty’ – Ritchie

SDLP MP for South Down, Margaret Ritchie, has criticised the proposed changes to the Child Poverty Act 2010, which will be retrospectively renamed the ‘Life Chances Act’. It would replace the income based child poverty indicators and targets with measures of family breakdown, worklessness, debt, educational attainment at 16 and addiction. Ritchie has tabled an […]







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