
Justice Minister Claire Sugden has welcomed an initiative which aims to protect vulnerable people from falling victim to phone scammers. The call blocking initiative is jointly funded by the Department of Justice, the PSNI and the Northern Ireland Policing Board. It is being delivered by five Policing and Community Safety Partnerships (PCSP) across Northern Ireland. […]
Jun 17 2016 | Posted in
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SDLP MP for South Down, Margaret Ritchie, has described EU membership as “crucial” to the Northern Ireland economy and future job creation. Following a question to the Secretary for the Exchequer, Damien Hinds MP, Ritchie said, “Northern Ireland has benefited immensely from membership of the EU: politically, socially and economically. “EU membership is crucial to […]
Jun 17 2016 | Posted in
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Infrastructure Minister Chris Hazzard has highlighted the dangers of mobile phone use while driving, as the Department’s online road safety advert moves to TV after positive reaction online. The online advert went live in March and aired for the first time on TV. Speaking about the dangers of mobile phone use while driving, Minister Hazzard […]
Jun 17 2016 | Posted in
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Police in Newry, Mourne & Down are promoting their get home safe message as summer beckons and the concert and festival season begins. Speaking to Newry Times, Supt. Paul Reid said, “The summer is almost upon us and many young adults will be travelling home as university comes to an end. “Many people will also […]
Jun 17 2016 | Posted in
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Local mental health charity, AWARE is hosting a 2 hour Mindfulness workshop at the Sean Holywood Arts Centre in Newry. The workshop taking place on Thursday 16th June from 7pm – 9pm will aim to give people a better understanding of what Mindfulness is. Participants will explore the ancient technique which is proven to improve […]

SDLP Newry and Armagh MLA Justin McNulty has expressed his horror at an attack carried out on three people and an infant recently in the Cullyhanna area of County Armagh. Speaking to Newry Times, he said, “I’m totally horrified by this vicious attack that left three adults and a child seriously injured. “This vicious assault […]
Jun 16 2016 | Posted in
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Chair of Newry, Mourne and Down District Council Gillian Fitzpatrick has condemned those behind a spate of vandalism incidents in Mayobridge. The damage included sign posts pulled out, mail boxes thrown in fields and flowerpots uprooted. Speaking to Newry Times, Cllr Fitzpatrick said, “It appears that vandals caused damage at a number of spots throughout […]
Jun 16 2016 | Posted in
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The SDLP’s newest councillor on Newry, Mourne and Down Council has said that he delighted to be following in the footsteps of his mother and grandfather’s public service. John Trainor was selected to fill the vacancy left by Colin McGrath who was elected to the Assembly in May. Speaking to Newry Times, he said, “I […]
Jun 16 2016 | Posted in
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Following the release of a poll which suggests growing support for a move to leave the EU, SDLP MP Margaret Ritchie has warned of the potential consequences it would have on the local harbour industry. Speaking to Newry Times, Ritchie said, “It is crucial for the future of Warrenpoint Harbour, and for Northern Ireland, that […]

Figures released today for the period February – April 2016 show that the Northern Ireland Labour Force Survey unemployment rate was 5.8% – a decrease of 0.2 percentage points over the quarter and 0.4 percentage points over the year. More recent figures for May 2016 show the number of claimants in receipt of unemployment related […]
Jun 15 2016 | Posted in
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