
NI Water together with their appointed contractor Conwell Contracts Ltd. will commence work on a new storm sewer on New Street / Canal Street, Newry this month. The first section of work on New Street will begin on Monday 24 September 2018 and following completion of this section, work will progress onto Canal Street. […]
Sep 14 2018 | Posted in
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Newry, Mourne and Down Sinn Féin Councillor Róisín Mulgrew has expressed her anger at the failure by Roads Service to resurface a 110 metre stretch of the Green Road prior to the reopening of the local schools after the summer break. Speaking to Newry Times, the local Councillor explained, “This is a missed opportunity. Last […]
Sep 14 2018 | Posted in
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Warrenpoint Port is inviting members of the public and other key stakeholders to comment on proposed changes to how dredged material from the harbour is dealt with. The Port currently carries out a major dredging programme every two to five years with material disposed of in the Irish Sea. However, new plans have […]
Sep 13 2018 | Posted in
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Newry City Councillor Liz Kimmins has met with residents living in Thomas Street and Cleary Crescent in Newry after they expressed concern over parking issues in the area. At the meeting, which the Sinn Féin Councillor described as ‘useful’, residents highlighted the ongoing issues they are having as a result of people parking along their […]
Sep 13 2018 | Posted in
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Sinn Féin Fews Councillor Roisin Mulgrew has hit out at those responsible for starting a fire to a hedge adjacent to a pensioners bungalow in John F Kennedy Park. Speaking to Newry Times about the incident Cllr Mulgrew said, “I totally condemn this arson attack on this elderly gentleman’s property. “Thanks to the […]
Sep 12 2018 | Posted in
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SDLP Councillor Pete Byrne has called for the rules surrounding access to the Crossmaglen Recycling Centre to be relaxed to address the growing issue of domestic dumping in the South Armagh area. Speaking to Newry Times, Byrne said, “With the rise of waste turning up on illegal dumps and on the side of roads in […]
Sep 12 2018 | Posted in
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As the first weeks of the new school year gets under way, the Public Health Agency (PHA) is raising awareness with parents about the importance of good hygiene – both in school and at home. “Schools can be a common breeding ground for germs and bugs so it is important to take steps to reduce […]
Sep 11 2018 | Posted in
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Local GAA club Carrickcruppen was one of 18 local organisations to benefit from nearly £10,000 of funding from Danske Bank in recent months. The Camlough club received £485 through the Danske Volunteer Grants programme, which provides grants to local organisations with which Danske employees are involved outside of work. Danske Bank employee, Dave […]
Sep 11 2018 | Posted in
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The Public Health Agency (PHA) is urging parents to take up the offer of the HPV vaccine for their daughters aged 12-13. As the new school year gets under way, the Human Papilloma Virus (HPV) vaccine, which reduces the risk of cervical cancer, will again be routinely offered to girls in years 9 and 10 […]
Sep 10 2018 | Posted in
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Newry is one of the locations as the world’s biggest youth film festival visits Northern Ireland on November 7-23, with 21,677 free places available for film screenings and events for 5-19 year-olds. Bookings are now open for the sixth Into Film Festival 2018, which is open to schools, colleges, youth leaders and home educators. […]