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Archive for: February, 2018

Newry Council approves £2.5m Play Strategy projects

Newry, Mourne and Down Councillor Liz Kimmins has said the decision by the Council’s Active & Healthy Communities Committee to approve a large number of capital schemes projects will help improve the quality of life of all who will benefit from the projects. Speaking to Newry Times, the local representative explained, “The Active & Healthy […]

‘Tougher enforcement needed to tackle serious tyre dumping problem’ – Councillor Hearty

Slieve Gullion area Sinn Féin Councillor Terry Hearty has stated that those who dumped a pile of used tyres out at the Farmers Lane on Alley Road near Crossmaglen care little for local people. The Councillor stated, “I share the anger and disgust of the local people at this criminal environmental act.     “Those […]

Upper Dromore Road ‘a top priority for Roads Service’

Sinn Féin MLA Sinéad Ennis has welcomed news that the Upper Dromore Road has been named as one of the top priorities for Roads Service and money is expected to be allocated in the coming weeks to begin a two-phase resurfacing project. Speaking to Newry Times, the South Down MLA said, “It is welcome news […]

‘Reform needed for relationship and sexuality education’ – Fearon

Sinn Féin’s Equality Spokesperson, Megan Fearon MLA, has said that relationship and sexuality education must be reformed to ensure it is effective and relevant. The Newry and Armagh MLA was speaking following an event organised by the Family Planning Association to launch sexual health awareness week.     Megan Fearon said, “Relationship and sexuality education […]

Newry transgender group pitches for funding for new Youth Officer

A transgender organisation based in Newry and South Belfast has received a cheque for £400 after taking part in ‘Pitching for Pounds’, a new pilot scheme run by the Halifax Foundation for Northern Ireland. GenderJam NI was one of eight organisations chosen out of 133 applicants to pitch for two top awards of £15,000.   […]

Belfast law firm invests in young legal talent from Newry

Belfast law firm Tughans, has made a significant investment in Northern Ireland’s young legal talent with the appointment of four newly qualified solicitors and three new trainee solicitors.  Based in Belfast, Tughans is one of Northern Ireland’s biggest law firms and has a professional team of over 100 people.     Included in the newly […]

BBC urged to enhance GAA coverage

South Down MLA Sinéad Ennis is urging the BBC to explore what steps it can take to ensure it provides enhanced coverage of GAA fixtures, particularly the latter stages of the All-Ireland Championship. Speaking to Newry Times, Ennis, the Sinn Féin Spokesperson for Culture, Arts and Sport said, “I will be seeking a meeting with […]

St Paul’s students get a ‘QuickStart’ into business

Students from St Paul’s High School are celebrating the completion of the ‘QuickStart Programme’ this week with local charity Young Enterprise NI. The QuickStart Programme, supported by Ulster Bank, sees Year 8 students develop a marketable product and business plan under the guidance of Young Enterprise volunteer Nichola Mc Camley from Demenex Plant Hire Ltd […]

Local views sought on Personal Independence Payment assessment process

Local people who have been through an assessment for the Personal Independence Payment (PIP) are being asked to share their experience of the process.    An independent review of the assessment process is being carried out by Walter Rader.     He is seeking feedback from any individuals in the Newry, Mourne and Down District Council […]

Customer Data Challenges lie ahead for Newry Businesses

Ulster Bank is bringing its Boost Bites roadshow of events to Newry to help local businesses better equip themselves in a digital economy as the May 2018 deadline for general data protection regulations (GDPR) nears. ‘Boost Bites’ is a series of free-to-attend business-focused events covering topics including cyber security, GDPR, growing your business and challenges […]







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