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Planning fee increase from 17 June 2019

The Department for Infrastructure will apply an inflationary increase in planning fees of approximately 1.99%, across all planning application fee categories, from 17 June 2019. The purpose of planning fees is to cover the cost of processing planning applications.     Planning fees have remained unchanged since 2014. The fee increase is essential to assist […]

Calls for Newry public consultation meeting on future of breast services

Sinn Féin MP Mickey Brady has called on the Department of Health to hold an additional public consultation meeting in Newry on the future of breast services. Speaking to Newry Times, the Newry and Armagh MP said, “I welcome the fact that public consultation meetings are being held about the future of breast services and […]

‘5G celebrations an insult to those with no basic broadband’ – Councillor Byrne

Local SDLP Councillor Pete Byrne has said that the fanfare that greeted the initial rollout of a 5G network is a gross insult to rural businesses and communities that struggle to access basic broadband speeds. Speaking to Newry Times, he said, “The initial rollout of a 5G network is great if you’re based in Belfast, […]

Newry community groups encouraged to apply for £15k Community Fund

Community groups in the Newry area with a social, educational or environmental focus are being encouraged to apply for a share of the 2019/20 Co-Ownership Community Fund. The £15,000 fund, which has increased this year by an extra £5,000, is open to local organisations and partnerships to either support their continued community work or to […]

Daisy Hill Cardiac Investigations Team on the Move

The Cardiac Investigations Unit at Daisy Hill has relocated from the Emergency Department to a newly refurbished area on the fourth floor of the hospital. The dedicated Cardiac Investigation department provides a range of diagnostic tests for coronary care patients including electrocardiograms (ECGS), echocardiograms, remote telemonitoring, ambulatory blood pressure monitoring and exercise stress tests.   […]

Excitement builds for Mourne International Walking Festival

The countdown is on for the Mourne International Walking Festival to celebrate twenty-one years of outdoor enjoyment and discovery this year when the award-winning event returns on Friday 28 June. Celebrating everything the stunning Mourne Mountains area encapsulates and offering an adventure of discovery through its sweeping slopes and beautiful coastline views, the Festival brings […]

Newry 2020 Minecraft Challenge as youngsters present vision for world class city park

Newry 2020 recently hosted the final presentations of the Albert Basin Park Minecraft Challenge in the Sean Hollywood Arts Centre on Saturday, when teams from six local primary schools presented their vision for a world-class city park to the Council’s Park Working Group. The panel also included the winners of the 2016 competition, the ‘Three […]

Recruitment drive launched for 60 new jobs at £5m Newry facility

Shelbourne Motors has launched a recruitment drive for 60 new jobs at its £5m multi-franchise complex in Newry.   The family-owned vehicle retailer will bid to attract new talent to fill a number of key roles in customer service, sales and technical support at the multi-franchise complex that is scheduled to open later this year. […]

‘Who cares for the carers?’ event to take place in Newry

An unique opportunity for carers to have their voices heard takes place on 12 June in Newry. There are an estimated 220,000 carers across Northern Ireland who save Government millions of pounds annually.     Caring can range from a short time daily to every hour of the day dependent on the needs of the […]

Face of Buttercrane 2019 named

The Face of Buttercrane was named recently at Buttercrane’s SS19 Catwalk Show and Face of Buttercrane. 16 year old Molly Walker from Jerrettspass was selected from the finalists which also included Carla Downey from Warrenpoint, Amy Connolly, Ravensdale and Anna McKnight, Forkhill.     From hundreds of entries to the Top 10, fans had been […]







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