Infrastructure Minister John O’Dowd has announced that a £550,000 carriageway resurfacing scheme on A2 Newcastle Street/Newcastle Road, Kilkeel has commenced on Monday 16 September 2024. The resurfacing scheme will involve the asphalt resurfacing of a 1.4-kilometre stretch of the Newcastle Street Road from a point 120 metres south of Mill Road junction to […]
Sep 20 2024 | Posted in
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Families from Newry and Crossmaglen were among a group of 44 people, including local health professionals, parents, and 20 children with life-limiting or life-threatening conditions, who embarked on a magical trip to Disneyland Paris, thanks to the Northern Ireland Children to Lapland and Days to Remember Trust (NICLT). This special journey, which resumed […]
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SDLP South Down MLA Colin McGrath has called on the Minister to limit waste stored at Warrenpoint Port. It comes after a long-running dispute with local residents complaining about a bad smell emanating from a recycling facility in the area. Mr McGrath has uncovered that the current waste limit that can be stored […]
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Southern Area Hospice, alongside the event sponsors McKeevers Chemists, is delighted to invite local individuals to join them for the 16th Annual Midnight Memory Walk, which will take place on Saturday, 28 September at 11 pm. Starting at St Colman’s College, Newry, this 6km family walk has become a very special event for […]
Education Minister Paul Givan has issued new guidance to support school leaders in restricting the personal use of mobile phones throughout the school day, including at break and lunch times. Many schools in Northern Ireland already have mobile phone policies in place that restrict their use during the school day. This guidance will […]
Sep 19 2024 | Posted in
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Detectives are appealing for information following a report of arson at the Chancellors Hall area of Newry in the early hours of Tuesday 10 September. Detective Sergeant Lewis says, “At around 00:55 am, it was reported that a black coloured Volkswagen Tiguan which was parked in the area was set alight. “The vehicle […]
Sep 18 2024 | Posted in
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The Executive has published for consultation its draft Programme for Government. First Minister Michelle O’Neill and Deputy First Minister Emma Little-Pengelly have described the draft Programme for Government as an ambitious and realistic vision for the remainder of the mandate. Speaking as the consultation was launched, First Minister Michelle O’Neill says, “The draft […]
Sep 18 2024 | Posted in
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A new locally owned energy supplier said it intends to transform the Northern Ireland electricity landscape with a pioneering ‘customer-first’ approach. Share Energy has entered the market with the lowest standard rate – but it will also share 50% of all future company profits with its domestic and commercial customers. The company, owned […]
Sep 17 2024 | Posted in
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Detectives are appealing for information following a report of robbery from business premises in the Hill Street area of Newry on Sunday 1 September. Detective Inspector Johnston says, “Shortly after midday, it was reported to police that two men entered a shop in the area. “It was reported that one of the men […]
Sep 17 2024 | Posted in
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Economy Minister Conor Murphy has welcomed the latest tourism statistics for 2023, which show £1.2billion of tourism expenditure. Tourism statistics released by NISRA show that tourism here is in a positive position following challenges created by the COVID pandemic, with an estimated 5.4 million overnight trips, 69% of these taken outside the Belfast […]
Sep 16 2024 | Posted in
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