
Newry MLA Conor Murphy has vowed to “keep up the fight for a rates system that promotes and encourages business, not one that cripples it.” The Sinn Féin MLA was speaking at a Q&A session he organised for businesses in the city so they could speak directly to those responsible for setting business rates policy. […]
Mar 14 2016 | Posted in
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Plans for more than 3,000 new start-up businesses are set to be developed this year as part of The Regional Start Initiative. The next generation of businessmen and women in the Newry, Mourne and Down area are being invited to get help turning their business ideas into tangible business plans that could help them to […]

Newry, Mourne and Down District Council Chairperson, Councillor Micky Ruane officially launched a new resource library recently. It is located in Newry Library and was provided by Newry Foster Carer Group. Newry, Mourne and Down District Council Chairperson, Councillor Micky Ruane congratulated the Foster Carer Group on their initiative in securing funding for the new […]
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SDLP MLA Karen McKevitt has called on the Minister of Regional Development to dedicate funds to the installation of street lights at the Beech Hill junction of the A1 Carriageway. A recent review of the area from TransportNI detailed that the site merited an upgrade given its history of fatal accidents. Speaking to Newry Times, […]
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Justice Minister David Ford has introduced new child protection disclosure arrangements. The arrangements will make it easier to check with the police if a person, who might be posing a risk to children, has a criminal record for sexual or violent offences. The new provisions, contained in the 2015 Justice Act, have been added to […]
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First Minister Arlene Foster and the deputy First Minister Martin McGuinness are on an investment mission to the United States of America. The Ministers’ four day visit to New York, Washington DC and San Francisco will involve meetings with existing and potential investors and key political players to strengthen links with the United States. First […]
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Employment and Learning Minister Dr Stephen Farry attended a celebration event hosted by Deloitte to celebrate National Apprenticeship Week which will run from Monday 14th March 2016. The five year BrightStart programme offers skilled school leavers the opportunity to work with one of the big four professional services firms in the UK, while completing an […]

Education Minister John O’Dowd has officially opened the new £6.3million St Clare’s Abbey Primary School in Newry. The new build is an amalgamation of St Colman’s Abbey and St Clare’s Convent Primary School. It is a 15 class school with a single nursery and one moderate learning difficulty unit. Speaking at the ribbon cutting ceremony […]
Mar 11 2016 | Posted in
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Police in Newry are appealing for information following a burglary. Sometime between 9.15am and 4.10pm on Thursday, 25th February, entry was forced to the rear of a house on Old Dublin Road. A television, laptop, two iphones and jewellery were taken. The jewellery has great sentimental value for its owner and they are keen to […]
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Sinn Féin MLA Conor Murphy has said he is disappointed the Department of Enterprise, Trade and Investment have said it has no plans to consider a major report on the all-Ireland economy. Speaking to Newry Times, Murphy said, “Last month the DETI committee discussed a report on the benefits of the All-Ireland economy produced by […]
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