
Sinn Féin MLA Caitríona Ruane has said that alternative legislation that prioritises women’s welfare, health and wellbeing is needed across the island. Speaking after attending the ‘Rise and Repeal’ Rally recently Ruane said, “Tens of thousands of men and women from all over Ireland attended the ‘Rise and Repeal’ Rally. “It is clear that the […]
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SDLP MP for South Down, Margaret Ritchie, has called on the Prime Minister to reconsider the development of a new nuclear power station at Moorside, near Sellafield, as the site investigation work reaches its final stages in anticipation of a full project design. Speaking to Newry Times, Ritchie said, “From staff shortages to the unsafe […]
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Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs Minister Michelle McIlveen has announced that the exchange rate to be used to calculate 2016 Direct Payments is €1 = £0.85228p. On the basis of the new rate, it is estimated that the total net value of 2016 Direct Payment to local farmers will be boosted by £39million compared to […]
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Following the report of a suspicious approach that occurred in the Dunbrae area of Cloughoge in Newry on Sunday 28th August, police have confirmed that the owner of the car has come forward and the matter has now been resolved. No offences occurred in this incident.
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Local politicians have expressed their condolences to the family of a man who was killed on a construction site in Warrenpoint over the weekend. The man died after an incident at a building site in Church Street, Warrenpoint on Friday, 30th September. Speaking to Newry Times, Ritchie said, “The tragic death of a young man […]
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The Public Health Agency (PHA) is reminding all people aged 70 and 78 years old that they are eligible to receive the shingles vaccine. The vaccine will help protect them against this common and painful disease and its complications. The shingles vaccine will be offered routinely to people who were aged 70 years on 1 […]
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The Housing Executive met Newry, Mourne and Down District Council recently for an update on the housing body’s plans for the next four years and to report on last year’s investment. The Housing Executive is due to make a significant investment during 2016/17 in the area to support the delivery of new homes. £17.09 million […]

SDLP Councillor Pete Byrne has praised the dedicated staff, members and directors who have worked to safeguard the future of the Credit Union in Crossmaglen following the opening of its new premises. Speaking to Newry Times, Byrne said, “During the opening of the Credit Unions magnificent new premises in Crossmaglen, my colleague Council Chairperson Gillian […]
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Communities Minister Paul Givan has announced an initial £2.5million package of support to frontline advice organisations. This package is part of the £8million that the Northern Ireland Executive has made available to provide additional support over the next four years. The support will be provided to the Citizens Advice Bureau, Advice NI and the Law […]