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Newry police launch month-long focus on anti-social behaviour

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Police will be highlighting the issue of anti-social behaviour (ASB) during a month-long focus on ASB. Speaking to Newry Times, Supt Paul Reid, District Commander for Newry, Mourne and Down, said, “Whilst everyday Policing continues, I think this is an opportune time to shine a light on the work we are doing, along with partner […]

Silent Valley Alive with Music this Summer!

All folk and general music aficionados are invited to NI Water’s ‘Music in the Park’ event on Sunday 21st August from 2-5pm, at Silent Valley Mountain Park, Kilkeel. The event, organised by NI Water to attract visitors to the picturesque Mourne site, will host the fabulous Darragh Folk band, to delight us with a wide […]

Newry student awarded bursary to take part in Ulster Youth Choir

Six students from across Northern Ireland, including Ronan Burke from Newry, have been awarded a bursary from Belfast Harbour to take part in the Ulster Youth Choir’s much sought-after summer residential courses, which will see them perform at concluding evening concerts led by Artistic Director, Dominic Peckham. Every year Ulster Youth Choir visits post-primary schools […]

‘Removing walls opens door to a new shared space’ – Fearon

Junior Minister Megan Fearon has highlighted the Executive’s commitment to removing interface barriers and structures of division as she addressed an audience at the New Lodge Community Festival. The event, which was organised by Duncairn Community Partnership and Intercomm, included a panel discussion around the removal of peace walls. Junior Minister Fearon said, “Through its […]

‘Creating an economy for the common good should be our shared goal’ – Hamilton

Economy Minister Simon Hamilton MLA has outlined his desire to create for the common good in Northern Ireland. Addressing the NICVA Big Ideas Festival of Economics, Simon Hamilton spelt out that he wants to see Northern Ireland’s economy grow and rebalance in a way that does not damage but rather preserves the values and special […]

Consumer Council welcomes CMA banking remedies to encourage switching

Moves aimed at making banks work harder for customers have been welcomed by the Consumer Council. The Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) published actions that will require all banks to provide clearer information on their services and charges, and provide prompts for consumers to consider switching which could save them between £90 and £180 per […]

Excitement builds for Annual Bath Tub Race 2016

As part of the Newry City Triathlons and Festival of Water the Inland Waters Association of Ireland Newry and Portadown Branch will be hosting their annual Bath Tub Race at this year’s event, which takes place on Sunday 28th August at Newry Albert Basin. This event is open to the entire community so whether you […]

Development of Derrymore Estate ‘still in the pipeline’

Councillor Roisin Mulgrew has said that while a recent application for funding to develop a play park and a walkway around the Derramore Estate was unsuccessful she insists the project is still very much alive. “The Friends of Derramore, the National Trust and the Council have been working closely over the last few years to […]

Brady calls for immediate release of Palestinian hunger striker

Sinn Féin MP Mickey Brady has called for the immediate release of Palestinian prisoner Belal Kayed, currently being held on Administrative Detention. Mr Kayed is engaged in a prolonged Hunger Strike. Brady, who has visited the Middle East on a number of occasions on what he described as “fact finding missions and to express solidarity […]

O’Muiri disappointed about Irish Language Working Group participation

Sinn Féin Irish language spokesperson Barra O’Muiri has said he is “genuinely saddened and disappointed” at the refusal of the DUP and UUP to engage with the council’s Irish Language Working Group. “I was genuinely saddened when I read the statements by the UUP and DUP Councillors stating that they refuse to nominate a representative […]







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