
SDLP South Down MP Margaret Ritchie has used a Parliamentary Debate on the future of the fishing industry to call for reform of the law on non-EEA labour and to urge the Government to seek improved quotas for Northern Irish fishermen working in the Irish Sea Speaking to Newry Times, she said, “Each year, there […]
Dec 7 2016 | Posted in
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Slieve Gullion Area Councillor Roisin Mulgrew has said that the forthcoming “Winter Wonderland” Christmas event being hosted by the Friends of Derrymore Group is another example of the constructive work that the Group, in partnership with the National Trust and the Council was doing. The local Councillor explained, “Friends of Derrymore are hosting a Winter […]
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The Public Health Agency (PHA) is reminding male travellers to and from Zika-affected areas to use condoms or barrier methods for sexual activity for six months after being in an affected area. Dr Lorraine Doherty, Assistant Director of Public Health (Health Protection) at the PHA, said, “At this time of year we see an increase […]
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The Southern Health and Social Care Trust has hosted an event to help prepare patients starting dialysis. Around 130 patients with kidney disease and their families were invited to meet with the Southern Trust’s Renal Team which is based at Daisy Hill Hospital. The Renal Unit at Daisy Hill Hospital treats patients with kidney disease […]
Dec 6 2016 | Posted in
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Sinn Féin Councillor Roisin Mulgrew has confirmed that the PSNI will be in attendance at Wednesday’s (7th December) meeting in Cloughreagh Community Centre to discuss recent crime in the locality and to also explore the setting up of Neighbourhood Watch Groups within the various areas in Cloughreagh, Derramore, High Street and Millvale. The local representative […]
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Police are appealing for witnesses after criminal damage was caused to a digger in the Great Georges Street area of Warrenpoint. Speaking to Newry Times, Constable Peter Elliott said, “It is understood that the criminal damage occurred sometime between 10pm on Monday 7th November and 7am on Tuesday 8th November. Article continues below: “We are […]
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The Newry and Mourne Road Safety Committee were delighted to display the winning posters for the Road Safety Calendar Competition in the Quays Shopping Centre, Newry during Road Safety week. The posters were designed by Primary 5 School children throughout the Newry, Mourne and Down Council area. In total there were over 350 entries and […]
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The Dullaghan family from Meigh have recently donated £2,340.17. The local family donated the money to the Mandeville Unit at Craigavon Area Hospital. Article continues below: The money was raised by hosting a traditional afternoon tea event in ‘Teac Mallon’ Slieve Gullion Art Centre, Meigh. Article continues below: The family has thanked everyone who has […]
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Agriculture Minister Michelle McIlveen has announced that Basic Payments totalling £79.4million have been issued. December 1st marked the beginning of the full payment period for 2016 CAP Schemes, with 21,372 payments issued. This represents 91% of eligible farmers. Miss McIlveen said, “When I was appointed as Minister of Agriculture in May this year, I was […]
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Agriculture Minister Michelle McIlveen has announced a £4million package of support for local livestock farmers. The funding, provided under the EU Exceptional Adjustment Aid, will enable livestock farmers, including milk producers, to apply for assistance to incentivise the humane destruction of BVD Persistently Infected (PI) calves within four weeks of an initial BVD test; improve […]
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