
Newry and Armagh MLA Megan Fearon has criticised Invest NI for neglecting council areas outside of Belfast. The Sinn Fein MLA said the economic development body had a duty to seek investment and jobs for all areas of the north. “Recently released figures show that last year Invest NI promoted some 964 jobs in Newry, […]

As we approach the school holidays once again, police in Newry and Mourne are appealing for the whole community to help protect local schools when they are closed over the summer break. As part of the School Watch initiative, officers will be paying particular attention to schools across the District over the summer months and […]
Jul 7 2015 | Posted in
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SDLP South Down MP Margaret Ritchie has said that it is imperative to retain the Human Rights Act to ensure that proper standards of human rights are promoted in prisons. Following an oral question to the Justice Minister, Ritchie said, “I took the opportunity to probe the Justice Minister on the impact that the repeal […]
Jul 7 2015 | Posted in
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Newry, Mourne and Down District Council Chairperson, Councillor Naomi Bailie, launched the North Street Art Mural Project entitled “Illumination” recently. The project was undertaken by the Magnet art group with support from the Newry and Mourne Youth Strategy Partnership and Newry, Mourne and Down District Councils Good Relations Unit. Councillor Bailie, speaking to those in […]
Jul 6 2015 | Posted in
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A Sinn Fein delegation is to meet with the Southern Trust tomorrow (Tuesday) to address a number of concerns about Daisy Hill Hospital and healthcare in general across the constituency. MP Mickey Brady will join MLAs Conor Murphy and Megan Fearon to meet with Paula Clarke, Chief Executive of the Trust. Brady said that a […]

SDLP MLA for Newry and Armagh Dominc Bradley has welcomed the commitment of the Social Development Minister to the Clubrooms Project at St John Bosco GFC in Newry. He was speaking after a meeting at Parliament Buildings with the Social Development Minister Mrevyn Storey, Mark H Durkan Minister for the Environment, Eddie Curtis, Director of […]
Jul 6 2015 | Posted in
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SlackPress, based in Newry and employing 4 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 occasion as […]
Jul 6 2015 | Posted in
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Millions of people in the UK are failing to take basic steps like redirecting post or updating firewalls to protect their identities from criminals, a new survey shows. The results have been published as the City of London Police and partners including PSNI launch the ‘Not With My Name’ campaign to target the growing threat […]
Jul 6 2015 | Posted in
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Sinn Fein MLA Catriona Ruane has backed the Public Health Agency’s ‘Breastfeeding Welcome Here’ scheme, which aims to help breastfeeding mums feel comfortable about feeding their babies in public. Speaking to Newry Times, Ruane said, “The North of Ireland has one of the lowest breastfeeding rates in Europe so I was delighted to be at […]
Jul 6 2015 | Posted in
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Police in Newtownhamilton are appealing for information following a burglary in Silverbridge. Sometime between Monday, 1st June and Tuesday, 23rd June, entry was forced to a house on New Road. The property was vacant at the time. Constable Neil Harrison said, “We would like to hear from anyone who noticed any unusual activity or vehicles […]
Jul 3 2015 | Posted in
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