
Newry and Armagh MP Mickey Brady has had what he described as a “frank but constructive” meeting with the PSNI. He said he raised concerns about the upcoming Band Parade on 21st April and what he labelled ‘the impact on local residents and traffic disruption’. At the recent meeting he said he raised a range […]

On-going efforts to ensure a safe, sustainable Emergency Department at Daisy Hill Hospital will be discussed at a meeting of the Southern Health and Social Services Trust Board today (Thursday 13th April). A statement from the Trust read, “Trust Board members will be updated on the on-going efforts to secure a regional approach to safely […]
Apr 13 2017 | Posted in
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Oksana McMahon has been announced as the new Sinn Féin Councillor for Crotlieve on the Newry, Mourne and Down District Council. Ms McMahon from Ballyholland will replace outgoing Cllr Sinéad Ennis who was recently elected MLA for South Down. Speaking at the Convention Sinéad Ennis MLA said, “I have no doubt that Oksana will […]
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Newry & Armagh Sinn Féin MP Mickey Brady has branded Tory plans to cut child tax credits as ‘draconian’ and ‘an attack on women and those most in need’. Speaking to Newry Times, he explained, “The Tory government have intoduced changes to the tax and benefit system. “It is a set of changes with […]
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SDLP MLA for Newry and Armagh Justin McNulty has said he wants to see a future Programme for Government commit to the publication of a Public / City Parks Strategy. McNulty has been a strong advocate of the development of a City Park in Newry and has pledged his full support to the Albert Basin […]
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Southern Regional College student Kieran Magee has been crowned Apprentice of the year 2017 by the Federation of Master Builders. Kieran has been recognised for his hard work and dedication to Wall and Floor Tiling. Apprentices from all over Northern Ireland were eligible and SRC apprentices Jordan Jeffers and Armondas Tamulis were also given […]

Families are invited to help track down one of our much-loved, but endangered animals, the red squirrel, on a safari at Kilbroney Park on Saturday 15th April, organised by Ulster Wildlife. Join Shanna Rice, Red Squirrel Officer for the Mournes, to explore its woodland home – one of the last remaining strongholds for the […]

Police are appealing for witnesses following a burglary of commercial premises. The burglary took place on the Bog Road in Attical outside Kilkeel. Speaking to Newry Times, Inspector Graham said, “It was reported that around 3:45am on Tuesday, 4th April two males forced entry to the premises and stole a sum of cash before […]
Apr 12 2017 | Posted in
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Free Police trailer marking events are set to take place locally. The first takes place on Thursday 13th April at The Bracken Centre, Ballinran, Kilkeel and the second takes place on Friday 28th April at Hilltown Mart in Hilltown. Both events will be held from 4pm – 8pm and are open to anyone with […]

The Health and Social Care Board and the Public Health Agency together with Southern Health and Social Care Trust, local GPs, pharmacists and dentists have been working to ensure that local people have access to urgent care services over the Easter holiday period. The following health and care arrangements will be in place should you […]
Apr 11 2017 | Posted in
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