
The Avian Influenza Protection Zone covering Northern Ireland is being extended until 31st May 2017, the Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs has confirmed. The current Prevention Zone, which expired at 11.59pm on 30th April, provides keepers in all areas of Northern Ireland with the option to let their birds outside subject to them […]
May 4 2017 | Posted in
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SDLP South Down MP Margaret Ritchie has questioned the British Brexit Minister in the House of Commons on protections for the North’s tourism industry. She said, “Throughout recession and economic downturn, the tourism industry in south Down and across Northern Ireland has found innovative ways of surviving and thriving. “The threat posed by Brexit, […]
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May is National Walking Month and the Public Health Agency (PHA) is setting everyone a challenge to put on their walking shoes and see how many steps they can take. There are many health benefits of walking and adding a brisk pace to your step can help you feel good, reduce anxiety, help manage your […]

Armagh Down CC has launched the Gullion Tour 2017 and is urging local cyclists to take part and help raise much-needed funds for the Fight For Alfie. Setting off from Newry on Sunday 30th April, The Gullion Tour offers cyclists from all over Ireland the chance to ride a 60km or 100km route riding through […]

Sinn Féin Councillor Mickey Larkin has warned of the deadly consequences of what is known as “death drivers” activities after a recent incident in Mullaghbawn. The local Councillor explained, “In the early hours of last Thursday morning a speeding car involved in what is best described as the deadly antics of “death drivers” such as […]
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Sinn Fein MLA Megan Fearon has said the DUP are out of touch with the people on marriage equality. Speaking to Newry Times, Fearon said, “Comments from Jim Wells that the DUP could split if there is equal marriage in the north highlights the attitude of that party to equality. “His remarks show just […]
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Drivers over 60 years of age in Newry, Mourne and Down Council area are set to benefit from an innovative course that aims to improve road safety. The initiative is designed to give 60+ drivers help and advice on how to avoid potential road collisions. The course is a mixture of theory and on […]

Trading Standards Service (TSS) has asked local people to be vigilant when considering online purchases after another consumer lost money on a fake used car sales website. The 32 year old Northern Ireland woman was caught out when she decided to buy a 2012 Ford Focus she saw on a used car sales website of a […]
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Councillor Mickey Ruane has welcomed the speed reduction measures put in place in Hilltown. Speaking to Newry Times, Councillor Ruane said, “Over the last few weeks, I, alongside Sinn Féin activist Gerry O’Hare, have been meeting with residents of Dana Place in Hilltown.” Article continues below: This meeting, Ruane says, was regarding the speed issues […]
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Sinn Féin’s Mickey Brady has said the upcoming Westminster election is an opportunity to vote against the Tory Brexit agenda and austerity. He made his comments after being reselected by his Party to fight to retain is seat in the Newry & Armagh constituency. Speaking at a Constituency Selection Meeting, the Sinn Féin candidate told […]