
SDLP spokesperson for Culture, Arts and Leisure Karen McKevitt MLA has welcomed news that planned funding cuts of 7% to 32 arts groups will not go ahead. Speaking to Newry Times, McKevitt said, “Yesterday the whole arts community breathed a sigh of relief. The sector faced some of the hardest cuts to date at the […]
Nov 20 2015 | Posted in
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SDLP MLA for Newry and Armagh Dominic Bradley has called on new Regional Development Minister Michelle McIlveen to review recent reductions to rail services to Newry by Translink. Bradley was speaking during Regional Development Question Time in the Assembly at Stormont on Tuesday. Bradley said, “After the recent review of services by Translink they have […]
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Lung cancer is one of the most common cancers among both men and women in Northern Ireland, with around 900 new cases diagnosed each year, but it is also one of the most preventable forms of cancer, so during Lung Cancer Awareness Month the Public Health Agency (PHA) is calling on smokers to take the […]
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Sinn Féin MLA Megan Fearon has welcomed the progress of the Rural Needs Bill to protect the rights of people living in rural areas. The South Armagh representative said the move would be particularly welcome in her own constituency. “I welcome the fact that Sinn Féin Agriculture Minister Michelle O’Neill has moved the Rural Needs […]
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Sinn Féin MLA Caitriona Ruane has called on the Minister of Justice David Ford to ensure the protection of members of the Muslim community from attack and discrimination. Speaking to Newry Times, Ruane said, “Given the latest attack on a member of the Muslim community and the veiled threat from the UPRG to hunt refugees […]
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Enterprise, Trade and Investment Minister Jonathan Bell has reiterated the positive effects of a reduced corporation tax and support for business. Speaking at the Northern Ireland Chamber of Commerce and Industry President’s banquet the Minister said, “Confirmation that Northern Ireland from April 2018 will have a rate of 12.5% enables us to proactively promote and […]
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Sinn Féin MLA Caitríona Ruane has welcomed the acknowledgement in the Fresh Start Agreement that the Narrow Water Bridge has the potential to provide jobs and a boost to tourism in the area. Speaking to Newry Times, Ruane said, “The acknowledgement by both the Assembly and the Irish Government that a bridge at Narrow Water […]
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Police in Newry and Mourne are reminding the public to take steps to discourage burglars from targeting their home. The reminder follows a number of creeper burglaries in the Newry and Mourne area. Speaking to Newry Times, Crime Prevention Officer Lisa Sherman said, “Over recent weeks a number of vehicles have been stolen as a […]
Nov 19 2015 | Posted in
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The Bureau in the Buttercrane Shopping Centre is marking 20 years in business with a new look store and a modernised brand identity. Officially opened this week by local sporting legend Pat Jennings, the new Bureau has more than doubled in size, offering customers greater comfort and speedier service. Speaking at the launch, John Gildea […]
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Sinn Féin MLA Megan Fearon has challenged DUP Health Minister Simon Hamilton to protect Daisy Hill’s Emergency Department. Speaking in the Assembly the South Armagh representative said Daisy Hill provided a vital service to rural communities. “I would ask the Minister to do all in his power to protect the Daisy Hill Hospital Emergency Department,” […]
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