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Archive for: November, 2019

Newry student celebrates success at 2019 Skills Olympics

The Department for the Economy has hosted a celebration to recognise the achievements of the four Northern Ireland competitors, who were part of Team UK, at the recent WorldSkills 2019 in Kazan. The four local students and trainees competed alongside participants from more than 70 countries and regions throughout the world, in a variety of […]

PUBLIC NOTICE – Call for Financial Assistance 2020-2021

Public Notice Call for Financial Assistance 2020-2021 (Subject to funding availability and approval) Newry, Mourne and Down District Council invites applications for financial assistance towards the programme areas outlined below: Minor Grants Community Works Schemes Community Capital Schemes Summer Schemes Irish Language Minority Communities Local Biodiversity Enhancement Tourism Events Tourism Marketing Partnership Fund Community Engagement […]

Praise for Bessbrook Fostering and Adoption event

Sinn Féin MP Mickey Brady and Councillor Roisin Mulgrew have both praised the recent Foster Families and Adoptation Information event which took place in Bessbrook Community Centre. Speaking to Newry Times, Councillor Mulgrew said, “Mickey and I attended this event in Bessbrook Community Centre where we watched a production by PrimeCut theatre group. Article continues […]

‘Positive response’ to Bleary Bungalows road concerns

Sinn Féin Councillor Liz Kimmins has welcomed what she has described as a positive response by the Department for Infrastructure (DfI) regarding speed concerns on the road adjacent to Bleary Bungalows at Corrinshego. Speaking to Newry Times, the local Councillor explained, “Recently I and local residents from Bleary Bungalows met with the Department for Infrastructure […]

Get your ducks in a row, with less than 100 days to go to complete tax returns

With less than 100 days to go before the 31 January deadline, HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) is reminding customers to complete their tax returns early to beat the Christmas and New Year rush. Last year more than 2,000 people sent their tax returns on Christmas Day. Article continues below Customers should consider submitting their […]

Bessbrook home latest to be robbed

A home in Church View, Bessbrook has become what local Councillor Roisin Mulgrew has said is ‘the latest target’ in a spate of robberies by “selfish criminals on our residents and their properties”. The Sinn Féin Councillor said, “Another family home has been forcibly entered, ransacked and robbed. Article continues below “The criminal gangs carrying […]

Newry students see how they can make a difference

Year 12 students from the Newry and Mourne area have been able to see first-hand the different career opportunities across the Allied Health Professions (AHPS) within Adult Learning Disability Services. Allied Health Professionals is the name given to the group of professional health care staff who offer a range of diagnostic, technical, therapeutic and direct […]

5,819 cases of young people aged 14-18 “using their bank accounts for money muling”

Parents and guardians across Northern Ireland are being urged to warn their children about the dangers of becoming a money mule, with figures revealing the number of 14-18-year olds misusing their bank accounts has risen by 73 per cent in two years. As part of the ScamwiseNI Partnership police have issued letters to all post-primary […]

Cash taken during house burglary in Warrenpoint

Police in Newry are appealing for information. The appeal follows a burglary of a house on Avoca Lawn, Warrenpoint. Article continues below Speaking to Newry Times, Inspector John Kerr said, “It was reported that sometime between 6.00 pm and 8.00 pm on Wednesday 30 October entry was gained to the property.”     A sum […]

Newry drivers urged to shop around for car insurance

The Consumer Council is renewing its call for drivers to shop around for car insurance as the confused.com car insurance price index reveals another significant increase in the average annual renewal cost for Northern Ireland drivers – up 8% to £942 per year. Scott Kennerley, Director of Financial Services at The Consumer Council told Newry […]







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