
Sinn Féin MLA Conor Murphy has welcomed the announcement that the domestic and non-domestic Renewable Heat Incentive schemes will remain open until the end of February. Speaking to Newry Times, Murphy said, “I welcome the announcement that the domestic and non-domestic Renewable Heat Incentive scheme will remain open until February 29. “The Enterprise, Trade and […]
Feb 18 2016 | Posted in
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Police in Newry are appealing for information following a burglary. Sometime between 3pm on Friday, 5th February and 10pm on Saturday, 6th February, entry was forced to a house in Latt Villas and a number of rooms ransacked. Police are appealing to anyone who noticed any suspicious activity or vehicles in the area during this […]
Feb 17 2016 | Posted in
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Newry MLA Conor Murphy has written to senior management in the Housing Executive urging them to sort out what he described as the ‘Loanda Crescent retrofit scandal’. The Sinn Féin MLA said it was unacceptable that residents were still waiting for the much needed project almost a decade after it was first mooted. “This scheme […]
Feb 17 2016 | Posted in
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The Southern Health and Social Care Trust is looking for hosts to give young people the opportunity to live in a family-type environment. The Trust’s STAY (Supported Temporary Accommodation for Youth) supported lodgings scheme offers vulnerable 16 and 17 year olds short term accommodation and support until they overcome their problems and find permanent accommodation. […]
Feb 17 2016 | Posted in
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The search is well and truly underway to find worthy recipients of this year’s Youth and Future Talent Awards (YAFTAs). The closing date of 25th February 2016 is fast approaching which means there is just over one week left to get your nominations in. Nominations are open to honour the positive work young people are […]

A community group in Newry has expanded what it offers families in the community with a little help from the Housing Executive. Derrybeg Community Association began an after schools club which is seeing children from all ethnicities come together to play and learn. The club is also helping local parents bridge the gap between school […]
Feb 16 2016 | Posted in
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Local councillor Barra Ó Muirí has described a smash and grab attempt in South Armagh as ‘an attack on the entire community’. “These criminals are a stain on the good name of South Armagh,” he told Newry Times. “There has been a catalogue of attempted robberies in South Armagh over the past 12 months, a […]
Feb 16 2016 | Posted in
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Following the pre-Christmas start to the scheme, environmental improvement works are now nearing completion in Marcus Street, with on-site works soon shifting to Margaret Street. Contractors Deane Public Works, will be on-site delivering the scheme through to September 2016. Focusing on sections of Upper Hill Street and the associated side streets of Margaret and Marcus […]
Feb 16 2016 | Posted in
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SDLP South Down MLA Seán Rogers has welcomed additional funding of £10,000 provided by Environment Minister Mark H Durkan for Mourne Heritage Trust under the Natural Environment Fund. Speaking to Newry Times, Rogers said, “At a time when the Department of the Environment is facing down significant cuts as a result of the DUP/Sinn Féin […]
Feb 16 2016 | Posted in
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Newry, Mourne and Down District Council will overhaul its planning service, after an independent review recommended that it improve the effectiveness and efficiency of its procedures for processing applications. The review was carried out by former Scottish Government Chief Planner, Jim Mackinnon after he was called in by the Council to examine all aspects of […]