
Warrenpoint Port has released details of its tonnage for 2020 which held up significantly. It was down by less than 5% on 2019 volumes and only 0.9% behind pre- Covid expected volumes. This is despite lockdown and a complete drop off in volume for part of the year. The robust figures […]
Feb 18 2021 | Posted in
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Police are advising people to be on their guard following a report of attempted fraud in County Down, with the fraudster posing as a police officer. A man in his 70’s was targeted in the attempted scam, however, was aware that the caller was not legitimate and alerted police. Newry, Mourne […]
Feb 17 2021 | Posted in
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Figures released today show a price increase in residential properties in Northern Ireland in Quarter 4, 2020. The Index measures change in the price of residential property sold in Northern Ireland (NI). The Index uses Stamp Duty information on residential property sales recorded by HMRC. The NI House Price Index series […]
Feb 17 2021 | Posted in
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Research from Northern Ireland’s largest insurance comparison website shows the most popular cars for young drivers aged 18-25, in Newry, are Volkswagen, Seat and Vauxhall, in that order. More specifically the Volkswagen Golf was the favourite amongst the Volkswagen brand followed by Seat Leon and Vauxhall Corsa. The data, from CompareNI.com, […]
Feb 17 2021 | Posted in
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Infrastructure Minister Nichola Mallon has created a messaging platform for front-line workers. The platform which has been created in conjunction with Translink and Health and Social Care provides a space in bus and train stations across Northern Ireland for messages of support, inspiration and gratitude for front-line staff who have been delivering vital […]
Feb 16 2021 | Posted in
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A 37-year-old man has been charged with burglary and fraud by false representation. He is due to appear at Newry Magistrates Court on Wednesday 3 March 2021. It is believed that the charges are in relation to a burglary. The burglary took place on the Skerriff Road area of […]
Feb 16 2021 | Posted in
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Health Minister Robin Swann has said that children’s services remain open and ready to help protect children and to support families despite the Covid-19 pandemic. The Minister’s comment follows evidence of a significant decrease in child protection referrals in Northern Ireland in recent weeks. Mr Swann stated, “Child protection figures can […]
Feb 12 2021 | Posted in
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Newry’s Mulkerns EUROSPAR has started the year as they mean to go on, bagging an array of awards from two top UK-wide retail award schemes. The family-run supermarket picked up the top awards for Community Engagement at the Forecourt Trader of the Year Awards and Sustainable Initiative of the Year, Community Retailer of […]
Feb 11 2021 | Posted in
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First Contact Physiotherapists, based in Newry and Mourne GP practices can now prescribe medication. Donal Ferris, based in Clanrye Medical and Clanrye Surgery Practices, Gemma O’Donnell, from Dr McNiff & Partners Practice and Martin O’Hanlon who works at Meadowlands and Clanrye Surgery Practices, have qualified as Independent and Supplementary Prescribers through Ulster University. […]
Feb 11 2021 | Posted in
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To launch new online learning resources and virtual water lessons for primary schools, NI Water is offering a free waterbutt for local schools. Available just in time to help support teachers and pupils during this current period of home learning, resources include virtual lessons exploring the Wonderful World of Water. Anna […]
Feb 10 2021 | Posted in
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