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Concern at Newry ‘rat infestations’

Local Sinn Fein Councillor Charlie Casey has called for a multi-agency approach to deal with the problem of rat infestations in parts of Newry. “I’ve been approached by a lady living in the College Gardens area of the city who has been trying to get an issue with rats sorted for over a year,” he […]

£1,000 payment for flood victims

Environment Minister Mark H Durkan has activated, with immediate effect, an emergency scheme for householders affected by the recent flooding across Northern Ireland. Activation of the scheme was approved following the recent heavy rainfall and flooding. Mark H Durkan said, “Individual householders will be eligible for a £1,000 payment as an offer of practical assistance […]

5,000 landlords to be refunded following Registration Scheme change

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Around 5,000 landlords will have a registration fee refunded to them as a result of an important change to the Landlord Registration Scheme. The change to the scheme, announced by the Social Development Minister, Mervyn Storey MLA, means that only one registration fee now needs to be paid in the case where there are joint […]

Avoid empty Christmas stockings with Consumer Council postal advice

With a third of online retailers applying delivery restrictions to Northern Ireland the Consumer Council is providing some timely delivery tips to avoid any empty Christmas stockings. Kellin McCloskey, Head of Postal Services at the Consumer Council said, “Online shopping is an increasingly popular way for consumers to do their Christmas shopping. “With almost half […]

Calls for enhanced cyber-bullying legislation

SDLP Education spokesperson Seán Rogers MLA has welcomed legislation aimed at addressing bullying in schools to be debated in the Assembly. The former school principal called for more robust regulations to tackle cyber-bullying, which has blighted the lives of many children. Speaking to Newry Times, he said, “As a former school principal, I’ve seen first-hand […]

‘Respect for Irish language key to multicultural society’ – Ó Muirí

Local Sinn Féin Irish language spokesperson, Barra Ó Muirí, has said the Irish language can play a key role in promoting reconciliation. “The Irish language belongs to everybody and threatens no one,” he said. “There is no contradiction in unionists seeking to learn or speak Irish, or for republicans to be interested in orange culture […]

Newry residents urged to be vigilant after recent incidents

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Sinn Fein councillor Liz Kimmins is urging residents in Newry to be vigilant of their property and to look out for neighbours. The local councillor issued the warning after a number of incidents in the Barcroft and Carrivemaclone areas. “At around 3.30am on Tuesday morning a man was spotted lurking at the back of a […]

Man, 39, suffers head injuries in Newry assault

Police in Newry are appealing for information following an assault in Clanrye Avenue. At around 5am on Sunday, 29th November, police received a report of a number of people involved in a fight. Officers attended the area and found a 39 year old man with head injuries. The man required medical treatment. Speaking to Newry […]

Newry’s Michael Skora wins Gold medal at Skills Show in Birmingham

Michael Skora, a mechanical engineering / CAD learner from Newry who studies at Southern Regional College, is among the local competitors who have triumphed at the Skills Show in Birmingham. Northern Ireland competitors brought home six gold, four silver and five bronze medals, as well as six high commendations. The Skills Show is the UK’s […]

‘British government should fund legacy investigations and inquests’ – Murphy

Sinn Féin MLA Conor Murphy has said the British government should fund legacy investigations and inquests. “There is a state obligation on the British government to fund investigations into the past and legacy inquests,” the Newry MLA said. “The cases being investigated happened during the period of direct rule so it is logical that the […]







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