
Sinn Féin MLA Conor Murphy has described this week’s budget from Tory Chancellor George Osborne as a ‘further attack on low paid workers and families’. Speaking to Newry Times, Murphy said, “The Tory budget is a direct attack on low paid workers, families, those struggling to survive, frontline public services and our political institutions. “This […]
Jul 10 2015 | Posted in
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Environment Minister Mark H Durkan is appealing to everyone to remain vigilant on the roads as we approach the Bank Holiday weekend. Speaking to Newry Times, Durkan said, “As we look forward to the upcoming long weekend, we cannot afford to be complacent. “More children will be walking and cycling and many families will be […]
Jul 10 2015 | Posted in
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Police in South Down are warning motorists of traffic disruption over the coming days. Motorists in Kilkeel should expect some traffic disruption in the town centre between 7pm and midnight on Saturday, 11th July. Diversions will be in place. The twelfth July demonstration will take place in Ballymartin and motorists should expect traffic disruption in […]

The winner of the first ever ‘Newry Does The Voice’ fundraising event for Davina’s Ark and the Disappeared NI was chosen by judges Rory Rafferty, Rozlyn Sheridan and Danny Doran on Friday 3rd July in Bellini’s. The event was hosted by Kevin McAllister and Sarah Toner lifted the winning trophy after being selected from a […]
Jul 9 2015 | Posted in
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Sinn Fein MLA Conor Murphy is encouraging amateur sporting organisations in the Newry and Armagh area to make submissions to a committee investigating the possibility of a rates relief programme for such groups. The Sinn Fein proposals for an amendment to the 1977 Rates Order would see certain amateur sporting organisations exempt from paying rates. […]

AX Board Ltd, based in Newry and employing 10 people, was among 34 organisations celebrating Investors in People (IIP) accreditation at a presentation ceremony held in the Long Gallery, Parliament Buildings. Employment and Learning Minister Dr Stephen Farry, special guest at the event, speaking before the presentation of awards said, “This is a very special […]

Local police are urging parents, community representatives and youth providers to warn young people about the consequences of becoming involved in organised fights. The warning comes after footage appeared on a social media site of young people fighting in Warrenpoint. Speaking to Newry Times, Sergeant Stephen Davies said, “We received a report from a concerned […]
Jul 9 2015 | Posted in
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Sinn Fein South Down MLA Caitríona Ruane has passed on requests from local residents for traffic calming measures on Newtown Road in Rostrevor and the Rostrevor Road in Hilltown to Transport NI. Ruane said, “Following representations from very concerned local residents about the serious dangers caused by speeding along the Newtown Road, particularly around its […]
Jul 9 2015 | Posted in
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Sinn Féin’s Newry Mourne and Down Agriculture spokesperson, Cllr Terry hearty, has welcomed Minister Michelle O’Neill’s indication that she intends to legislate for compulsory testing of Bovine Viral Diarrhoea (BVD) later this year. “Production diseases such as BVD tend to have a significant impact on productivity so there is strong interest from the farming industry […]
Jul 9 2015 | Posted in
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SDLP MP for South Down, Margaret Ritchie, has warned that the Tory Government’s plans to repeal the Human Rights Act would have serious implications for peace in Northern Ireland and for the Good Friday Agreement. Ritchie said, “The Committee for the Administration of Justice rightly highlighted the implications that the repeal of the Human Rights […]
Jul 8 2015 | Posted in
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