
Slieve Gullion Area Sinn Féin Councillor Terry Hearty has praised all those involved in organising the recent Drug & Substance Abuse Information meeting in Crossmaglen. The local Councillor said, “On behalf of our community I want to thank all those involved in hosting this hugely important Public Meeting. “It was delivered in a responsible, sensitive […]
Feb 1 2017 | Posted in
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The Northern Ireland Science Festival – the annual showcase for the wonders of science, technology, engineering and mathematics – is bringing a brand new, free roadshow to Newry. Taking place at the Southern Regional College, Patrick Street, Newry, from 10am to 5.30pm on Saturday 18th February, the roadshow will feature a variety of talks, shows […]

Slieve Gullion Sinn Féin Councillor Terry Hearty has welcomed the resurfacing of a stretch of the Monog Road, which he said had been in a very poor state. The Councillor stated, “Local residents and motorists are pleased to see this resurfacing on what was a terrible stretch of the Monog Road. “I have to commend […]
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The Consumer Council is informing former Open Electric customers that they now have the opportunity to switch electricity supplier after they were automatically transferred to Power NI as part of the Supplier of Last Resort process, when the company ceased trading on the 18th December 2016. Richard Williams, Head of Energy at the Consumer Council […]
Jan 31 2017 | Posted in
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Justice Minister Claire Sugden has announced additional funding to enhance the PSNI’s ability to tackle cybercrime. The PSNI plans to use £167,000 of funding to introduce two purpose-built mobile cyber labs. Important evidence is increasingly held on computers and digital media devices and this development will allow officers and technical staff to capture evidence ‘at […]
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Infrastructure Minister Chris Hazzard and Shane Ross, Minister for Transport Tourism and Sport in the south have set out their continued commitment to the Narrow Water Bridge Project. Highlighting the potential benefits of the project, Minister Hazzard said, “Since coming into office I have made clear my strong commitment to the Narrow Water Bridge project. […]
Jan 31 2017 | Posted in
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Economy Minister Simon Hamilton has welcomed a very positive tourism performance in both the first nine months of 2016 and the full 12 months to September 2016. Tourism statistics released by NISRA show a 10% increase in overall visitor spend and a 14% increase in external visitor expenditure. Commenting on the latest statistics, the Minister […]
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The Southern Health and Social Care Trust has received two ‘cuddle cots’ to help parents during the very sad loss of a baby. One has been donated by SANDs (Stillbirth and Neonatal Death Charity) to Craigavon Area Hospital and the other to Daisy Hill Hospital from local woman Nicola Freer following the stillbirth of her […]
Jan 30 2017 | Posted in
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Slieve Gullion Area Sinn Féin Councillor Terry Hearty has praised the Crossmaglen Rangers GAA Club who are hosting a Drugs Information Meeting on Friday 27th January. The local representative has urged all who can attend to do so. “Whilst Crossmaglen Rangers have organised this event they have made it open to all of the community […]
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Local police have said that they continue to focus their attentions on those areas affected by burglary and those criminals intent on committing burglary. “Following police concerns regarding the level of burglaries in a number of districts, we are working to focus our resources on identified locations and potential suspects,” Supt. Sean Wright said. “We will […]
Jan 30 2017 | Posted in
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