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Archive for: November, 2017

Excitement builds in Newry for Santa’s arrival at Gina’s Christmas Cottage

The man in the big red suit is on his way to Newry and will arrive at Gina’s Santa Cottage on Sheeptown Road, Newry. The Santa’s Grotto, which was opened in 2011 in memory of the beloved Georgina Boyd by her family, has so far raised almost a total of £60,000 for the Southern Area […]

‘Gambling changes necessary to protect people’ – Newry MLA

SDLP Assembly Member for Newry and Armagh Justin McNulty has said that changes to gambling laws are necessary to protect people from addiction and financial hardship. He was speaking after the British Government announced plans to consult on new gambling rules.     McNulty told Newry Times, “Gambling addiction has become a serious and widespread […]

Consumers urged to take control of their energy bills

With Click Energy implementing a 15.77% tariff increase on 1st December 2017, The Consumer Council is urging consumers to take control of their energy bills and check if there is a better energy deal to help save money. The increase will affect 26,000 Click Energy customers, and will see a typical Click Energy consumer’s electricity […]

Consumers encouraged to ‘drive a hard bargain’ for car insurance

The Consumer Council is urging drivers to shop around for better deals on their car insurance as latest figures reveal Northern Ireland motorists pay 22% more than the UK average. Recent AA figures reveal prices for Northern Ireland drivers have dropped by almost 8% in the last three months, however at £870.49 we are still […]

Warrenpoint School needs your vote

Warrenpoint School St Dallan’s are counting on the local community for support after they were selected as potential recipients of a £25,000 community Fund from Aviva, the Insurance Company. Chairperson for the PTA group, Friends of St Dallan’s, Sharon Davis spoke of the excitement building within the school.     She told Newry Times, “The […]

Daisy Hill Pathfinder project to produce final report before Christmas

Dr Anne- Marie Telford, Chair of the Daisy Hill Pathfinder project has advised that the final report of the Daisy Hill Hospital Pathfinder group will be produced before Christmas. The report had been due in November but given the volume of work being taken forward, members of the group had suggested a short extension to […]

‘SDLP should clarify whose rights they will abandon’ – Fearon

Sinn Féin’s Megan Fearon has called on the SDLP to clarify whose rights they will abandon in order to get a deal at any price. The Newry and Armagh MLA was responding to comments made by Justin McNulty. Megan Fearon said, “The DUP’s refusal to accept a future based on rights and equality, an anti-rights […]

Department for Infrastructure clarifies position on minibus licensing and driving

The Department for Infrastructure has clarified the requirements for minibus drivers and operators under existing legislation and has written to service providers, saying the majority of community and voluntary organisations will be unaffected. A spokesperson for the Department said, “This is a complex area and while the legislation has not changed, the requirements the existing […]

‘Fight for minor injuries unit not over’ – McNulty

SDLP Assembly Member for Newry and Armagh Justin McNulty has claimed the fight for the retention of the Minor Injuries Unit in Armagh City is far from over and has called for the decision to be placed on the desk of a new Minister for Health.     Speaking to Newry Times, McNulty explained, “Back […]

Newry woman recognised for business achievements

Women in Business has recognised outstanding business women from across Northern Ireland at the 7th Annual Women in Business Awards. The Awards, presented at a gala evening, recognise the hard work, dedication and progress of local female business women and this year received a record number of entries.     Eleven inspirational women together with […]







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