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Archive for: September, 2016

Anger after break-in at home of elderly man in Newry

Sinn Féin councillor Liz Kimmins has urged people to remain vigilant and look out for their vulnerable neighbours following a break-in in the Carrivemaclone area. At some stage during the day on Wednesday thieves forced their way into a home in the area and stole a number of items. “I would call on the community […]

Fearon expresses concerns over online grooming figures

Sinn Féin MLA Megan Fearon has called on young people to speak out if they have any concerns over online grooming. The Executive Office Junior Minister was speaking after new figures released by the NSPCC showed an increase in calls to Childline about online grooming. “News that more than 160 children in the north phoned […]

Newry man launches new platform for online fundraising

The digital revolution has made it easier than ever before for the public to give and charities to receive. Now the next stage in online fundraising technology is launching from Ireland. Merging the buy and sell elements of modern marketplace sites with the traditional donation technology of fundraising sites, Jumble Fund is an innovative new […]

New taxi legislation to be enforced from 1st October

Infrastructure Minister Chris Hazzard has confirmed that the legislation requiring taxis to have an approved meter and printer installed will be enforced from the 1st October. Speaking to Newry Times, Minister Hazzard said, “In the past few months, I have engaged directly with the taxi industry and while it is regrettable that some drivers and […]

Letters to the Editor, ‘Border communities battle Brexit’

Dear Editor, Border Communities Against Brexit is a group of people from all sectors – business, community, farming, and individuals, who have come together out of concern that the North’s remain vote will not be respected. We are deeply concerned about the devastating impact that Brexit will have on this region and we want to […]

‘Border poll a distraction from more pressing issues’ – Kennedy

Ulster Unionist MLA Danny Kennedy has described calls for a border poll as a distraction from more pressing issues. Danny Kennedy, who represents Newry & Armagh, said, “Sinn Féin cite the 1998 Belfast Agreement as the means for a border poll, but the legislation is clear – the Secretary of State can only call a […]

‘British government must end veto on information for victims and families’ – Fearon

Sinn Féin MLA Megan Fearon has called on the British government to remove its veto on disclosing information to families who lost loved ones in the conflict. The Executive Office Junior Minister made the call following the Secretary of State’s comments on legacy at the 2016 British Irish Association Conference at Oxford University. The South […]

McNulty seeks committee report on Southern Relief Road

SDLP Assembly Member for Newry and Armagh Justin McNulty MLA has asked the Infrastructure Committee at Stormont to have a full briefing on the Southern Relief Road as a matter of urgency. McNulty made the request as the Committee, of which he is a member, gathered to plan its work for the Parliamentary year ahead. […]

Damage caused during burglary

Detectives in Newry are reminding people to takes steps to secure their properties and check the identities of cold callers. The warning comes after a burglary in the Barkers Road area on Friday, 9th September between 5.30pm and 6.30pm. It was reported that two unknown males forced entry to a property on Barkers Road. Damage […]

Students and parents urged to get fire safe for new term

Northern Ireland Fire & Rescue Service (NIFRS) is asking students and their parents to make sure that fire safety is on the checklist as they get ready for third level education. As students across Northern Ireland embark upon academic studies, a vital lesson about fire safety could ultimately save their lives. With student accommodation set […]







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