
Newry and Armagh MLA Megan Fearon has condemned those behind a number of attempted break-ins at Dromintee Primary School in the early hours of Wednesday morning. The South Armagh representative was speaking following a meeting at the school with Principal McMahon and Vice Principal Terry O’Hanlon. “While the thieves who prey on our communities have […]
Nov 24 2015 | Posted in
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A new programme has been launched to help people in Newry, Mourne & Down to start their own business or find new jobs and training opportunities. Exploring Enterprise3 (EE3p) is being delivered by Enterprise Northern Ireland, the umbrella body for Northern Ireland’s Local Enterprise Agencies. This new initiative will provide support to unemployed or economically […]

SDLP Education spokesperson Seán Rogers MLA has called for a radical programme of education reform that he says will reshape the curriculum, reengineer the economy and resolve the conflict around post primary transfer. Speaking at the recent SDLP annual conference, Rogers said, “Education in Northern Ireland is suffering from a very severe policy and political […]
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Police in South Armagh are appealing for information following an arson. At around 12.28am on Sunday, 1st November, police received a report of two cars on fire at Cardinal O’Fiaich Square, Crossmaglen. Northern Ireland Fire and Rescue Service and police attended. The fires are being treated as suspicious. Speaking to Newry Times, Constable Jeremy Dale […]
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Sinn Féin South Down MLA Caitríona Ruane has urged farmers to apply for an important new scheme which offers substantial grant aid for their businesses. Speaking to Newry Times, Ruane said, “My colleague, Agriculture Minister Michelle O’Neill, has launched the first phase of the £250 million Farm Business Improvement Scheme which will provide farmers with […]
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Sinn Féin MLA Caitriona Ruane has called on the Irish Government to re-engage in order to deliver the Narrow Water Bridge. Speaking to Newry Times, Ruane said, “The Narrow Water Bridge is a major capital project that can be the catalyst of economic regeneration for the South Down and North Louth region. “Sinn Féin are […]
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Environment Minister Mark H Durkan has launched Road Safety Week and said that while this week is Road Safety Week, every week should be road safety week. “Road safety is an all year round challenge for every single road user,” the Minister told Newry Times. “It is a continuous challenge and road deaths do not […]
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SDLP MP for South Down Margaret Ritchie has questioned Prime Minister David Cameron on the definition of ‘action that is legal under international law’ in the context of UK and international intervention in Syria. Ritchie said, “The SDLP believes that an internationally-led, political, multilateral solution is urgently needed to tackle the humanitarian crisis in Syria. […]
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Independent Newry City Councillor Kevin McAteer has welcomed the recent Newry BID result and has commended those involved for their efforts. Speaking to Newry Times, the Independent Councillor said, “Firstly I would like to say well done to all involved for their hard work. “In particular I would like to commend Sarah Henry and the […]
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Police have arrested two men following a number of burglaries in the Poyntzpass, Newry and Portadown areas. On Monday, 16th November, police received reports of burglaries at homes in Lisnabrague Bungalows, Poyntzpass, and Ranfurley Road, Portadown. Entry was forced to two house in Lisnabrague and jewellery was taken. In Ranfurley Road, entry was forced to […]
Nov 23 2015 | Posted in
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