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“No plans to install 5G” in Newry and Armagh

Newry Sinn Féin MP Mickey Brady has said 5G is not being installed in the Newry and Armagh area. Embed from Getty Images Speaking to Newry Times, Mickey Brady said, “We have been contacted by local people who raised concerns over reports that 5G was being installed in the area amid false rumours regarding its […]

Coronavirus Northern Ireland: Financial grants extended for COVID-19 community

Local charity Keep Northern Ireland Beautiful, in partnership with ten local councils, Northern Ireland Housing Executive and McDonald’s UK has extended its application criteria for this year’s Live Here Love Here’s Small Grants Scheme to include support for communities struggling during the pandemic. Communities across Northern Ireland can benefit from up to £5,000 of funding […]

Coronavirus Northern Ireland: Vital resources “being diverted because of gorse fires”

Sinn Féin Councillor Mickey Larkin has condemned those responsible for starting recent gorse fires, especially at a time when emergency services are under huge pressure due to the coronavirus outbreak. The Slieve Gullion area Councillor made his comments as six fire engines, 46 firefighters and a water tanker were deployed to the scene of a […]

Coronavirus Northern Ireland: Join NI Water’s Free Text Alert Service

NI Water is encouraging customers to sign up to its free text alert service which keeps them updated about anything that may impact on their water supply or any of our other services in the area. Speaking to Newry Times, NI Water’s Director of Customer Service Delivery Des Nevin explained, “Water has never been more […]

Police urge vigilance after 40 scam incidents last week

A senior Police Service of Northern Ireland officer is appealing to people throughout Northern Ireland not to be duped by fraudsters attempting to swindle them after more than three dozen reports of scams in recent days.   Embed from Getty Images   Between Thursday 16 April and Saturday 18 April, there was more than 40 […]

Dry weather sparks wildfire warning

DAERA and Northern Ireland Fire & Rescue Service (NIFRS) are asking farmers and the public for their help during the current dry weather spell which has sparked a wildfire warning.   Embed from Getty Images   The hot and dry weather has left the countryside vulnerable to fires caused by burning of vegetation or waste […]

Councillor confirms Camlough traffic and safety assessment

Slieve Gullion area Sinn Féin Councillor Oonagh Magennis has confirmed that the Department for Infrastructure will now undertake a full traffic and safety assessment on the main A50 Newtown Road into Camlough village. The Councillor also praised the local residents living at Cloughan Court and Cashel Close for their efforts in highlighting their concerns.   […]

Newry police probe late night burglary

Knife-wielding man sought after Newry attempted robbery - Newry news

Police are appealing for information following the report of a burglary at commercial premises on the Belfast Road area of Newry.   Embed from Getty Images   The burglary happened on Friday night, 17 April.     Speaking to Newry Times, Sergeant Willis said, “We received a report at around 10.45 pm that males were […]

Coronavirus Northern Ireland: Local Councillor calls for reopening of Household Recycling Centres

SDLP Group Leader Pete Byrne has called for the safe reopening of Household Recycling Centres across Newry, Mourne and Down following an increase in fly-tipping reports across the district.   Embed from Getty Images   Speaking to Newry Times, Councillor Byrne said, “We are working to ensure our 10 Household Recycling Centres across Newry Mourne […]

Coronavirus Northern Ireland: Freeze on water bills “welcome” – Newry MLA

Sinn Féin MLA Liz Kimmins has welcomed the announcement that the issuing of water bills will be deferred until July at the earliest, after lobbying the Minister for Infrastructure to do so as a way to support people at this time. Speaking to Newry Times, the Newry and Armagh MLA stated, “I am pleased that […]







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