
Ulster Unionist Party Representatives Danny Kennedy MLA and Councillor David Taylor have accompanied a delegation of residents from Carnbane Gardens to meet with DAERA Minister Michelle McIlveen to discuss concerns regarding a Waste Management Facility, located within Carnbane Industrial Estate, Newry. In a statement Mr Kennedy and Councillor Taylor said, “A useful meeting has been […]
Sep 26 2016 | Posted in
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Sinn Fein Councillor Terry Hearty has welcomed a commitment from Newry Mourne and Down Council officials to instigate a regular street cleansing schedule for Crossmaglen. Last week the Slieve Gullion councillor highlighted the lack of street cleansing happening in the town. “There was a huge response to the issues highlighted last week and I’m glad […]
Sep 26 2016 | Posted in
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Sinn Féin MLA Conor Murphy has welcomed moves to ensure that domestic water charges are blocked in the North. Speaking to Newry Times, Murphy said, “A joint proposal was brought to the Executive to maintain the Executive’s policy of no domestic water charges. “I am pleased that the Executive backed this proposal and that homeowners […]
Sep 23 2016 | Posted in
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Sinn Féin MLA Cathal Boylan said that continued work with services that provide for pupils with autism is needed to ensure that the Executive’s Autism Strategy and Action Plan are implemented fully. Speaking to Newry Times, Boylan said, “I welcome the commitment from the Education Minister that funding will be made available to the Education […]
Sep 23 2016 | Posted in
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Sinn Féin Councillor Mickey Larkin has called on Fold Housing to fulfill its obligations to their tenants and the wider community at Forkhill. The Slieve Gullion councillor was speaking after he was contacted by residents angry at the lack of maintenance of by the housing group of shrubbery in the village. “As a result of […]
Sep 23 2016 | Posted in
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Infrastructure Minister Chris Hazzard has allocated £73,000 for local road safety initiatives as part of the Department’s Road Safety Grant Scheme. Speaking to Newry Times, Hazzard said, “Road traffic collisions and their devastating consequences hit right at the core of our communities. “Government works hard to inform road users of the problem issues in order […]
Sep 23 2016 | Posted in
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Local police are appealing for witnesses after criminal damage was caused to a white Ford Transit van and tools stolen from within the van. The van was parked in a car park on the Forkhill Road, Newry, immediately off the Forkhill Roundabout. Speaking to Newry Times, Constable Jon McDonald said, “It is understood that the […]
Sep 23 2016 | Posted in
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South Armagh MLA Megan Fearon has outlined the consequences that Brexit could have on the planned abolition of roaming charges in the EU on the 15th of June. Fearon warned of a “ludicrous situation” whereby roaming charges may remain in the north, but are abolished elsewhere throughout Europe. “While roaming charges are due to be […]
Sep 23 2016 | Posted in
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Sinn Féin MP Mickey Brady has said clarity is needed for those affected by the HMRC’s decision not to renew its contract with Concentrix. “Sinn Féin has written to the Minister of Communities asking for clarity over the announcement that HMRC are not renewing their contract with Concentrix,” Brady told Newry Times. “It is vital […]
Sep 23 2016 | Posted in
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Autumn marks the official start of the seasonal flu vaccination programme for 2016/2017, so the Public Health Agency (PHA) is urging people to ensure that all eligible family members get the free flu vaccine when offered it. The vaccine changes each year to cover the strains which are likely to be prevalent over the course […]
Sep 22 2016 | Posted in
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