
SDLP South Down MP Margaret Ritchie has questioned the Secretary of State for Exiting the European Union on the impact withdrawal from the Single Market would have on jobs in Northern Ireland Speaking to Newry Times, she said, “Membership of the Single Market is vital to Northern Irish exports and to our all-island economy. Article […]
Dec 13 2016 | Posted in
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A new court-based order has been introduced and aims to help protect the public from risk of harm caused by serious violent offenders. The Violent Offences Prevention Order will allow the courts to place tailored conditions on the behaviour of an offender. Those subject to the order will also be required to provide personal information […]
Dec 13 2016 | Posted in
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SDLP South Down MP Margaret Ritchie has spoken in Parliament to signal her opposition to the tax rise on insurance premiums outlined in the Chancellor’s Autumn Statement. Speaking to Newry Times, she said, “Raising taxes on insurance premiums is a regressive step that will hit the pockets of people who are already struggling to cope […]
Dec 13 2016 | Posted in
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Environment Minister Michelle McIlveen has allocated £2.6million to environmental projects across Northern Ireland. Speaking to Newry Times, the Minster said, “I am pleased to announce this funding for 2017/18 which is taken from the revenue raised by the carrier bag levy. “It will be used to help projects which sustain, improve and enrich our natural […]
Dec 12 2016 | Posted in
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Infrastructure Minister Chris Hazzard and Newry, Mourne and Down District Council Chairperson, Councillor Gillian Fitzpatrick were on site recently to view the recently upgraded Newcastle Wastewater Treatment Works (WwTW). This visit marks the completion of a major £8m investment at the plant in this popular tourist seaside town, which will deliver an improved standard of […]
Dec 12 2016 | Posted in
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The Public Health Agency (PHA) is making people aware of the presence of the winter vomiting and diarrhoea virus, also known as norovirus, circulating in the community. This is having an impact on nursing and residential homes, as well as some hospital services. The PHA recommends simple, practical steps to minimise the risk of contracting […]
Dec 12 2016 | Posted in
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Environment Minister Michelle McIlveen has welcomed the continued decrease in the amount of household waste sent to landfill. The annual household landfill rate for 2016-17 fell to 39.7%, a decrease of 3.0 percentage points compared to 2014-15. This is the lowest annual level since 2006-07, when detailed Council monitoring began. Household recycling also edged higher […]
Dec 12 2016 | Posted in
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To keep warm and stylish this winter fashion retailer Evans and Barnardo’s in Newry have joined together to launch a coat exchange to raise money for the children’s charity. Shoppers who donate a pre-loved coat to any Barnardo’s store before 24th December 2016 will receive a unique £10 off voucher to spend on their new […]
Dec 9 2016 | Posted in
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Communities Minister Paul Givan MLA has set out the Executive’s commitment to tackling homelessness in Northern Ireland. Speaking at the start of Homelessness Awareness Week, which this year is celebrating its 10th Anniversary, the Minister outlined how the Northern Ireland Executive, through the Department for Communities, is investing over £35million to prevent homelessness and to […]

Economy Minister Simon Hamilton MLA has launched the fifth FinTrU Financial Services Academy. Twenty graduates will undertake an intensive four week training programme delivered by Belfast Met and Ulster University. The training will have a strong focus on investment opportunities and financial compliance. On completion of the course the graduates will be interviewed for a […]