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The Consumer Council’s Top Christmas Travel Tips | News in Newry

The Consumer Council’s Top Christmas Travel Tips | News in Newry - newry news

Many people will be preparing to travel this Christmas, whether it is going home for the holidays or celebrating in a different country.     To help the journey go as smoothly as possible, the Consumer Council is helping Northern Ireland consumers prepare for their journeys with its Top Travel Tips. Richard Williams, Head of […]

NI Water issue advice during the thaw | News in Newry

NI Water issue advice during the thaw | News in Newry - newry news today

NI Water says it is dealing with a 250% increase in the number of burst mains and is aware of an increase in customer-side-related issues as a result of the current very cold weather.     NI Water is planning and mobilising its resources to address any issues which might arise from extreme weather conditions […]

29 pups rescued at Belfast Port | News in Newry

29 pups rescued at Belfast Port | News in Newry - breaking news newry

Almost 30 pups have been rescued at Belfast Port as part of a multi-agency crackdown against illegal puppy trafficking and Christmas puppy sales.     The crackdown is the latest in a significant series of seizures at Northern Ireland’s (NI) ports and is part of the ‘Paws for Thought’ initiative, where dogs and pups travelling […]

40% of Newry festive home cooks ‘agonising about getting Christmas dinner right’ | News in Newry

40% of Newry festive home cooks 'agonising about getting Christmas dinner right' | News in Newry - newry news today

Almost 4 in 10 festive home cooks in the Newry, Mourne and Down District Council area are agonising about getting Christmas dinner right this year, new safefood research has revealed.     The poll of over 500 adults across Northern Ireland has found that over half of local people (55%) admit that the cost of […]

‘Post early this Christmas’, The Consumer Council advises | News in Newry

'Post early this Christmas', The Consumer Council advises | News in Newry - newry news facebook

Many Northern Ireland consumers will be sending festive cards and presents to family and friends through the post over the next few weeks and The Consumer Council has put together some top tips to help consumers ensure their cards and parcels arrive on time and get the best deal on postage.     Michael Legg, […]

Northern Ireland records from 1997/98 made publicly available online | News in Newry

Records from 1997:98 made publicly available online | News in Newry - todays news in newry

Documents surrounding the political negotiations that led up to the signing of the Good Friday Agreement are now available online.     Almost 500 documents relating to 1997 and 1998 have been added to the CAIN (Conflict Archive on the Internet) website – a partnership between the Public Record Office of Northern Ireland (PRONI) and […]

USPCA and DAERA urges the public not to buy an animal this Christmas | News in Newry

USPCA and DAERA urges the public not to buy an animal this Christmas | News in Newry - newry news now

With the festive season looming, Northern Ireland Animal Welfare Charity, the USPCA, alongside the Department for Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs (DAERA) has urged the public to think twice about buying an animal this Christmas.     They advise any potential pet owner to think very carefully to ensure they can provide for the animal’s […]

NI £600 energy support scheme: ‘People can’t wait any longer for support’ | News in Newry

People cannot wait any longer for support with heating bills - Brady | News in Newry - newry news headlines

Sinn Féin MP Mickey Brady has said people cannot wait any longer for support with their heating bills as the cold winter begins to bite.     Speaking after Firmus announced gas prices will go down from the beginning of January, the Newry and Armagh MP says, “After numerous hikes which have put prices through […]

Hanna challenges Sunak on impact of ETA on tourism | News in Newry

Hanna challenges Sunak on impact of ETA on tourism | News in Newry - down newspaper

SDLP South Belfast MP Claire Hanna has challenged Prime Minister Rishi Sunak on the impact the Electronic Travel Authorisation (ETA) scheme would have on Northern Ireland’s tourism industry.     Ms Hanna also highlighted the negative impact on non-Irish EU citizens living on the island.  The ETA will require non-Irish EU citizens to submit personal […]

‘Executive must legislate to end exploitation of workers’ – Murphy | News in Newry

'Executive must legislate to end exploitation of workers' - Murphy | News in Newry - newry newspaper

Sinn Féin Councillor Declan Murphy has said a new Executive must legislate to protect workers from exploitation.     The Slieve Gullion councillor and Sinn Féin’s local spokesperson on workers’ rights explains, “We need an Executive formed now to legislate to end bogus self-employment which has been used to deny workers their rights over pay, […]







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