
Police are appealing for information following a two vehicle road traffic collision on the Fathom Line, Newry last night, Sunday, 23rd October. Shortly after 11.45pm police received a report that two vehicles, a blue BMW and a white Toyota Celica car had been involved in a collision. The driver of the BMW and the driver […]
Oct 24 2016 | Posted in
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Junior Minister, Megan Fearon recently attended the opening of the Centenary Garden of Remembrance in Camlough, Co Armagh. Speaking at the event, Junior Minister, Megan Fearon said, “1916 is a particularly important year all across our community. “It is right we remember and do so in a way that allows people to mourn the loved […]
Oct 24 2016 | Posted in
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Minister of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs, Michelle McIlveen has announced further details of the capital element of the Farm Business Improvement Scheme, which is expected to open later this month. Miss McIlveen said, “The Farm Business Improvement Scheme (FBIS) is the major recommendation addressed to my department in ‘Going for Growth’. It is a […]
Oct 24 2016 | Posted in
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The Southern Health and Social Care Trust is the first in Northern Ireland to offer a fully comprehensive Child and Adolescent Mental Health Service (CAMHS) that is fully inclusive of Children and Adolescents who have an Intellectual Disability. One in forty children and young people have an intellectual disability, which means they have difficulty understanding […]
Oct 24 2016 | Posted in
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Nuala McAlinden and Bronagh McAlinden-Downey, from Warrenpoint got absolutely boggin’ at Cancer Fund for Children’s Bog Run in Castlewellan Forest Park recently. The mucky 5K charity run seen 250 Bog Runners from across Northern Ireland getting mucked to the eyeballs in support of children affected by cancer, and their families. Participants faced various muddy obstacles […]
Oct 21 2016 | Posted in
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Police are appealing for witnesses and information following the burglary of residential premises that occurred on the Carrickbroad Road, Killeavy in the Newry area. Speaking to Newry Times, Constable O’Doherty said, “It was reported between the hours of 6:30pm on Thursday 22nd September and 9.00pm on Friday 23rd September, entry was gained to a residential […]
Oct 21 2016 | Posted in
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Sinn Féin MLA Megan Fearon has spoken of her outrage at a proposal to ask mothers entering labour wards to produce photographic ID or proof of the right to remain within Britain or the north of Ireland. Following reports of the proposals in the media Fearon said, “The article details plans to ask expectant mothers […]
Oct 21 2016 | Posted in
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SDLP South Down MP Margaret Ritchie has questioned the British Foreign Secretary, Boris Johnson, on the UK’s membership of the Single Market following an exit from the European Union. Referring to his discussions with the Secretaries of State for Exiting the EU and International Trade, Ritchie emphasised the importance of continued Single Market membership for […]
Oct 21 2016 | Posted in
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SDLP Education Spokesperson and South Down MLA Colin McGrath has responded to the draft area plan for 2017 to 2020 announced by the Education Minister. The plan aims at changing the nature and number of schools across the North and are out for public consultation until December. Speaking to Newry Times, McGrath said, “I welcome […]
Oct 21 2016 | Posted in
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SDLP South Down MP Margaret Ritchie, has criticised HMRC for the plight of many tax credit claimants following investigations by Concentrix. Speaking in a Westminster Hall debate, Ritchie highlighted the fact that responsibility for Concentrix’s failures ultimately lies with HMRC. Ritchie said, “My office has been inundated with calls from distressed constituents who have had […]
Oct 20 2016 | Posted in
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