
The Chambers of Commerce in Newry, Belfast and Lisburn, the Northern Ireland Independent Retail Trade Association (NIIRTA) and Hospitality Ulster have issued a joint call to the Infrastructure Minister to reverse his decision to hike on-street car parking charges in Belfast, Newry and Lisburn. Charges in Belfast City Centre will increase by 20p per hour to […]

Barnardo’s NI is appealing to people in Newry who are loving and supportive to consider fostering to make a difference to a child’s life. Currently over 170 foster carers are needed across Northern Ireland. The theme of this year’s Barnardo’s Fostering Appeal is ‘When You Believe in Me’ and to ensure children’s voices are heard […]
Feb 3 2017 | Posted in
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Infrastructure Minister Chris Hazzard has ensured that NI Water will continue to receive funding to deliver vital public services without the need to introduce domestic water charges. The Minister brought forward the draft Grants to Water and Sewerage Undertakers Order 2017 to the Assembly. Minister Hazzard said, “My Department pays NI Water a subsidy in […]
Feb 2 2017 | Posted in
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Sinn Féin Newry & Armagh MP Mickey Brady has said the bedroom tax will not be introduced in the North. Speaking to Newry Times, the Sinn Féin representative said, “Despite ongoing scaremongering from some quarters, let me state very clearly, Sinn Fein have ensured that the bedroom tax will not be introduced in the north. […]
Feb 2 2017 | Posted in
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Police officers from both sides of the border came together recently for a seminar at Dromantine in Newry to discuss issues affecting society and policing in an ever-changing multicultural environment. The ‘Challenge for Change in Multicultural Society’ seminar explored issues which influence Policing, both in Northern Ireland and the Republic of Ireland. Issues discussed among […]
Feb 2 2017 | Posted in
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Contractors working at Camlough Lake are confident that they will complete their works well ahead of the nationally acclaimed “Crooked Lake Triathlon” due to take place in June. Slieve Gullion Area Sinn Féin Councillor Roisin Mulgrew told Newry Times, “At a recent meeting of the Camlough Lake Task & Finish Group, members were given an […]
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Over 150 business delegates attended a Cross Border Business Support Expo hosted by Newry and Dundalk Chambers of Commerce and supported by InterTradeIreland and Louth Local Enterprise Office recently in the Carrickdale Hotel. President Michael McKeown of Newry Chamber commented, “As joint organisers of this annual event, Newry Chamber was delighted with its success in […]

Slieve Gullion Area Sinn Féin Councillor Terry Hearty has praised all those involved in organising the recent Drug & Substance Abuse Information meeting in Crossmaglen. The local Councillor said, “On behalf of our community I want to thank all those involved in hosting this hugely important Public Meeting. “It was delivered in a responsible, sensitive […]
Feb 1 2017 | Posted in
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The Northern Ireland Science Festival – the annual showcase for the wonders of science, technology, engineering and mathematics – is bringing a brand new, free roadshow to Newry. Taking place at the Southern Regional College, Patrick Street, Newry, from 10am to 5.30pm on Saturday 18th February, the roadshow will feature a variety of talks, shows […]

Slieve Gullion Sinn Féin Councillor Terry Hearty has welcomed the resurfacing of a stretch of the Monog Road, which he said had been in a very poor state. The Councillor stated, “Local residents and motorists are pleased to see this resurfacing on what was a terrible stretch of the Monog Road. “I have to commend […]
Feb 1 2017 | Posted in
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