Entries for SONI (System Operator for Northern Ireland) and Ulster Rugby’s Real Rugby Heroes Award will close at noon on Monday 17 February and organisers are calling for last-minute nominations in Lisburn, Dromore and Newry. The award scheme was launched by SONI in 2015 as part of its domestic sponsorship of the SONI Ulster Rugby […]
Feb 14 2020 | Posted in
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Sinn Féin councillor Terry Hearty has called on dog owners to make sure that their animals are securely kept inside or on their property at night or when they are away from home. The Slieve Gullion councillor was speaking after dogs slaughtered a number of sheep and lambs in the Lisseraw recently. Article continues below […]
Feb 13 2020 | Posted in
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Infrastructure Minister Nichola Mallon has confirmed she will bring forward legislation to encourage the use of electric bikes. Speaking during a visit to CS Lewis Square in East Belfast to meet with Sustrans, a charity responsible for promoting active travel, Minister Mallon said, “Being more active is important for the body and the mind. Article […]
Feb 13 2020 | Posted in
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Police are appealing for information or witnesses following the report of a fire at a hayshed in the Millvale Road area of Bessbrook on the evening of Sunday 19 January. Speaking to Newry Times, Constable Quigley said, “It’s believed the fire was started at around 7.30 pm. Article continues below “Colleagues from Northern Ireland Fire […]
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The Police Ombudsman’s Office has appealed for information about a collision between a police car and another vehicle near Newry. The collision left a young woman with serious injuries. Article continues below The collision happened shortly after midnight on 10 May 2019, near Morgan’s Fuel depot on the Dublin Road outside Newry. The […]
Feb 12 2020 | Posted in
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Communities Minister Deirdre Hargey MLA has announced her plans for the extension of the welfare mitigations to the bedroom tax beyond 31 March 2020. The mitigation scheme currently provides financial support to people who would otherwise have lost out due to welfare cuts. Article continues below An estimated 38,000 households are in receipt of supplementary […]
Feb 12 2020 | Posted in
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The Southern Trust is running a number of free Stress Control classes over the course of the next four months. If you are currently suffering from stress, know someone who is or just want to be better equipped, then this is the course for you. The six-week evening sessions start in SRC Newry Campus (Lecture […]
The Southern Trust is currently consulting on a proposal to change car parking charges at Craigavon and Daisy Hill hospitals. The plans propose to decrease the charge for parking up to 70 minutes from £1.20 to 40p whilst increasing charges from 70 minutes up to two hours by 20p. Article continues below Hospital car parking […]
Feb 11 2020 | Posted in
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New Sinn Fein Councillor Declan Murphy has said that he is looking forward to working with his party colleagues and all who wished to help build a cleaner, greener, stronger and safer community throughout the Council area. He was speaking after being formally co-opted on to Newry, Mourne and Down Council to replace Liz Kimmins, […]
Feb 11 2020 | Posted in
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Local Councillor Barra Ó Muirí has spoken of his delight at the launch of the new Home to Hospital scheme in Slieve Gullion District Electoral Area (DEA). Speaking to those present at Lislea Community Shed for the launch, the Sinn Féin elected representative explained how the idea came through the DEA Forum in Slieve Gullion, […]
Feb 11 2020 | Posted in
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