
Roads Minister Chris Hazzard has launched a new online application form for Blue Badges. Applicants will now be able to make a full application through the nidirect website, including uploading evidence of entitlements and photos. Payment can also be made online. Minister Hazzard said, “In this modern age, online transactions are the norm and this […]
Sep 29 2016 | Posted in
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Police are appealing for information following a burglary that occurred in the Spelga Drive area of Rathfriland. Sometime between 11pm on Monday 12th September and 5am on Tuesday 13th September, two sheds at a house were broken into. Two mountain bikes, a set of golf clubs and some tools were stolen. Speaking to Newry Times, […]
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Sinn Féin MLA Conor Murphy has said Sinn Féin will work with anyone to fight against an EU exit and for Irish reunification. The Newry representative and Economy Committee Chair said anti-Brexit groups must work together as huge sums of money could be lost to Stormont departments and communities in the event of an EU […]
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With the new university term about to get up and running, NI Water is encouraging new and returning students to keep themselves hydrated to that they can get the most out of the university experience in every way. As students across Northern Ireland embark upon academic studies, drinking a little extra water every day could […]
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South Armagh MLA Megan Fearon has welcomed the imminent commencement of works on the Silverbridge Road. A 6 kilometre section of the Silverbridge Road will be temporarily closed from Monday 26th September to Friday 18th of November between 9am and 5pm for vital drainage improvements and maintenance resurfacing. “The inadequate roads infrastructure in South Armagh […]
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Police have issued an appeal for information following a burglary in the Tullywinney Road area of Camlough last night (Tuesday, September 27th). Sgt. Tommy Shields said, “Sometime between 1.30pm and 10pm, a house was entered while the homeowners were out visiting a relative in hospital. A quantity of antique family jewellery was taken. The pieces […]
Sep 28 2016 | Posted in
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Detectives from Reactive and Organised Crime Branch have made two arrests and seized heroin with an estimated street value of £10,000 after police stopped a car on the Church Street area of Poyntzpass yesterday afternoon, Tuesday 27th September. The 40 year old female and 49 year old male have been arrested on suspicion of possession […]
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Trading Standards Service (TSS) has urged potential car buyers to exercise caution after local motorists were targeted in a car buying scam. Over the past few weeks advertisements have appeared in local newspapers and car sale websites for various vehicles at exceptionally keen prices. The sellers have engaged in dialogue with prospective customers solely by […]
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A new dementia campaign #STILLME was launched recently to raise awareness of the signs of dementia, and to reduce stigma and fear about the condition. The campaign features local people living with a dementia talking about how their condition affects them. The first phase of the campaign will run until the end of October and […]
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Sinn Féin MLA Megan fearon has supported calls for a central register of all tyres to combat the illegal disposal of waste tyres. “There is no doubt that the illegal disposal of tyres is a major problem, particularly in rural areas” she said. “It simply doesn’t make sense that we do not have effective measures […]
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