
Local Sinn Féin MLA Cathal Boylan has welcomed the launch of three new hydrogen-powered buses for use by Translink. Speaking after attending the launch, the party’s Infrastructure Spokesperson said, “Hydrogen fuel cell vehicles consume hydrogen as a fuel to produce electrical power for the vehicle, with water vapour being the only by-product. Article continues below […]
Feb 6 2020 | Posted in
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Working with the global innovation and transformation consultancy PA Consulting (PA), the Department for the Economy is offering 22 high-quality training places in its Digital Engineering Assured Skills Academy. Funded by the Department for the Economy, the Assured Skills Academy will see successful applicants gain the skills they need to become a digital engineer during […]
Feb 6 2020 | Posted in
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Police are appealing for information following the report of a number of burglaries at three properties on the Shinn Road, Newry in the early hours of the morning on Friday, 31 January. Speaking to Newry Times, Detective Constable Middleton said, “We received a report at 6.55 am that sometime between 11:30 on Thursday, 30 January […]
Feb 5 2020 | Posted in
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Newry schools are being encouraged to throw themselves into all things maths as part of a special Northern Ireland-wide fundraising day in aid of the NSPCC. On Friday, 7 February, schools can take part using a range of curriculum-based activities, all free and provided by the charity, to liven up their lessons including ‘Who wants […]

Sinn Féin Councillor Roisin Mulgrew has expressed her disappointment at the Department for Infrastructure’s refusal to implement further traffic calming measures in the Meigh and Newtowncloughogue areas. The local Councillor said, “There is disappointment and anger amongst many residents at the Roads Service (DfI) refusal to increase traffic calming measures in this area. Article continues […]
Feb 5 2020 | Posted in
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Detectives are appealing for information following the report of a burglary in the Fathom Line area of Newry on Thursday, 23 January. Speaking to Newry Times, Detective Constable Middleton said, “It is believed sometime between 6.50 pm and 8.20 pm entry was forced into a property in the area. Article continues below “The homeowner, aged […]
Feb 4 2020 | Posted in
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SDLP Health spokesperson Sinead Bradley MLA has expressed her disappointment that a key health commitment has not been met, as patients are still waiting longer than they should be to be seen at an Emergency Department. Ms Bradley made the comments after data from the Department of Health shows that just over 50% of targets […]
Feb 4 2020 | Posted in
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Further education colleges deliver significant benefits to learners, businesses and wider society, Economy Minister Diane Dodds has stated. The Minister was speaking as she attended the topping-out ceremony for Southern Regional College’s new £15million campus in Banbridge, which is being funded by her Department. Article continues below Minister Dodds said, “I very much welcome the […]
Feb 4 2020 | Posted in
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Detectives are appealing for information following the report of an aggravated burglary at a property in the Mourne View Park area of Newry on Sunday, 2 February. It was reported that two men entered a flat in the area at around 7.25pm and assaulted the male occupant with baseball bats. Article continues below The occupant […]
Feb 3 2020 | Posted in
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Police have named the male pedestrian who sadly died following a road traffic collision on the Flying Horse Road, Downpatrick last night (Sunday 2 February) as Deaglan Moran. Deaglan was 14 years old and he was from the Downpatrick area. Article continues below Speaking to Newry Times, Inspector Brian Mills said, “I would like to […]
Feb 3 2020 | Posted in
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