
The safety and quality of drinking water in Northern Ireland remains high, a new report has confirmed. The Drinking Water Inspectorate (DWI), which is responsible for regulating drinking water quality, has published its Annual Report for 2016. Every year Northern Ireland Water carries out thousands of tests to check that our tap water complies with […]
Aug 24 2017 | Posted in
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Sinn Féin Councillor Liz Kimmins has urged the Housing Executive and Transport NI to take action regarding on-going safety concerns in the Barcroft area. Speaking following meetings with NIHE and Transport NI, Kimmins said she stressed the importance of providing safe access to parking areas on 5th Street and repairs for a crumbling wall on […]
Aug 23 2017 | Posted in
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SDLP MLA Justin McNulty has warned that there are just weeks to save jobs in Ulster GAA and the IFA as the political deadlock at Stormont continues. McNulty was speaking after meeting with representatives of the GAA recently. Speaking to Newry Times, McNulty said, “This situation is very serious and deeply worrying. I, together with […]
Aug 23 2017 | Posted in
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Slieve Gullion Sinn Féin Councillor Mickey Larkin has called for an end to dangerous joyriding following a one-car crash in the Kilnasaggart area of Jonesborough. A vehicle travelling at speed clipped a ditch and overturned, as residents complained of racing and dangerous driving on the extremely narrow country roads in the area. Cllr Larkin […]
Aug 23 2017 | Posted in
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RSPB NI and the PSNI are appealing for information after a young red kite was found dead in County Down. The bird was found with suspected gunshot wounds on a public laneway outside Moneyslane (halfway between Banbridge and Newcastle) on Thursday 17th August and was recovered by the RSPB and passed to the PSNI. […]
Aug 22 2017 | Posted in
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SPACE TO RENT Large room to seat 100, suitable for variety of activities Fully equipped function room suitable for private parties, music sessions, fundraisers Small workshop room suitable for meetings, group work Free WIFI One off and longer term bookings possible Competitive rates with discounts for charities and voluntary groups On-site free parking Fully wheelchair […]

The fourth event in the Giant Adventure series returns for a second year. Finn, a 32-foot-tall giant is set to visit Warrenpoint next weekend for the Wake the Giant festival which comes to the town for a second year as part of the Giant Adventures season. Wake the Giant is a free event delivered by […]

Sinn Féin Councillor Mickey Larkin has called for anyone with information regarding the robberies of three cars in Slieve Gullion Forest Park recently to come forward and contact the PSNI. The thieves, who targeted cars parked in the upper car park on the mountain drive, smashed the windows of several vehicles and looted the contents […]
Aug 22 2017 | Posted in
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The Department for Communities has reminded students of the laws in place to protect them as they seek accommodation ahead of the new academic year. Most private landlords comply with the law but it is important for tenants to be aware of their rights and responsibilities. The Landlord Registration and Tenancy Deposit Schemes were […]

The Tory government’s latest Brexit proposals “are not compatible with the Good Friday Agreement, the economic interests of Ireland north and south or the democratically expressed wishes of the people”, local MLA Conor Murphy has said. The Newry Armagh MLA also branded the papers, published on Wednesday, as a cynical attempt to use Ireland […]
Aug 21 2017 | Posted in
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