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Ritchie tables motion calling for NI Warm Home Scheme

03-Dec-2014
SDLP MP for South Down Margaret Ritchie has launched a Parliamentary Motion with other MPs from Northern Ireland calling for the Warm Home Discount Scheme to be extended to Northern Ireland. Speaking to Newry Times, Ritchie said, “The Warm Home ... read more
Source: Newry Times

Newry police appeal for information after Dublin Road burglary

03-Dec-2014
Detectives in Newry are appealing for information following a burglary. Detective Constable Gina Quinn explained, “Sometime between 6.15pm and 9pm on Thursday, 20th November, entry was forced to a house in The Glen, Newry. “Entry was forced to ... read more
Source: Newry Times

Lose weight, feel great: Newry set for new dance classes in 2015

03-Dec-2014
Shall We Dance Newry – the popular local dance academy, is calling on the Newry & Mourne community to ‘lose weight and feel great’ by coming along to one of their dancing classes. The Newry-based academy has announced it will hold ... read more
Source: Newry Times

‘Gap in wages between men and women must be closed’ – Fearon

02-Dec-2014
Sinn Féin MLA Megan Fearon has said the gap in wages between men and women must be closed. Speaking after the publication of the Annual Survey of Hours and Earnings report, the Newry and Armagh MLA said, “Once again statistics have shown women get ... read more
Source: Newry Times

Urgent care services discussed at public event

02-Dec-2014
A public engagement event has taken place to discuss Urgent Care services across the five district council areas of Armagh, Newry and Mourne, Craigavon, Banbridge, Dungannon and South Tyrone. The event, held in Lurgan recently, was organised by the ... read more
Source: Newry Times

Launch of Awareness Campaign to tackle Newry Drug Dealing

02-Dec-2014
As part of its strategy to tackle drug dealing in the area Newry and Mourne Policing and Community Safety Partnership are launching a new awareness campaign to encourage members of the public to report suspected drug dealing in their areas. PCSP Chair ... read more
Source: Newry Times

Murney urges vigilance following upsurge in Newry break-ins

02-Dec-2014
Following a recent spate of break-ins in the Newry area, éirígí’s Newry spokesperson has urged local communities to be vigilant and to take precautions to keep their homes safe from intruders. Several homes were targeted recently in the O’Neills ... read more
Source: Newry Times

‘Sellafield radioactive finds deeply worrying’ – Ritchie

01-Dec-2014
SDLP MP for South Down Margaret Ritchie has described the discovery of radioactive material on public beaches as deeply worrying and has called for the British Government to act urgently to address the situation at Sellafield. Speaking to Newry Times, ... read more
Source: Newry Times

‘British government obstruction of truth must end’ – Ruane

01-Dec-2014
Sinn Féin MLA Caitriona Ruane said the British government must accept its involvement in the conflict and for dealing with its legacy. She was speaking after a trilateral meeting with the British and Irish governments on the issue of the legacy of the ... read more
Source: Newry Times

Thank-you message to Newry community from Children in Crossfire

01-Dec-2014
Thank-you message from Children in Crossfire: “At Children in Crossfire we focus on Early Childhood Development in Tanzania and Ethiopia. We work alongside local organization’s to make better healthcare nutrition and education available to young ... read more
Source: Newry Times

Support Children’s Hospice Big Collection at Tesco Newry

01-Dec-2014
Northern Ireland Children’s Hospice volunteers will be out in force collecting donations at Tesco stores in Newry, Banbridge and Newcastle from Friday 5th to Sunday 7th December, as part of the Tesco Big Collection Weekend for Children’s Hospice. The ... read more
Source: Newry Times

‘Genetic Testing must be broadened to help cancer sufferers’ – Ritchie

01-Dec-2014
SDLP MP for South Down Margaret Ritchie has highlighted research released today which shows the importance of genetic testing for gynaecological cancers. Speaking to Newry Times, Ritchie stated, “Women carrying the BRCA 1 or 2 gene mutation have a much ... read more
Source: Newry Times

Houses ransacked in Newry burglaries

01-Dec-2014
Police in Newry are appealing for information following two burglaries. Speaking to Newry Times, Sergeant Colin Massey explained, “We received reports of two burglaries on Thursday night into Friday morning. “The first burglary occurred in Barley ... read more
Source: Newry Times

‘Benefits awareness campaign for Carers needed’ – Ruane

28-Nov-2014
Sinn Féin MLA Caitriona Ruane has called on DSD Minister Mervyn Storey to initiate a Carers Allowance awareness campaign to ensure maximum take-up of available benefits. Speaking to Newry Times, Ruane said, “Carers are the least recognised and ... read more
Source: Newry Times

Murphy meets with Treasury Officials about Newry jobs

28-Nov-2014
Sinn Féin MP Conor Murphy along with Margaret Ritchie MP and Mark Durkan MP has met with David Gauke Treasury Minister and senior HMRC Officials in London to discuss the ongoing issue of the closure of the HMRC office in Newry. Speaking after the ... read more
Source: Newry Times

Irwin slams BBC Spotlight for ‘distortion of facts’

28-Nov-2014
Newry & Armagh DUP Assemblyman William Irwin MLA has slammed those involved in the production of the BBC Spotlight Programme which he says ‘falsely claimed’ that he had claimed £1725 for a single desk, which he insists was in reality was ... read more
Source: Newry Times

‘Tory welfare policy driving more people to food banks’ – Brady

28-Nov-2014
Sinn Féin MLA Mickey Brady has said the dramatic increase in the numbers using food banks is an indictment of the welfare cuts agenda of the British government. He was speaking after it was reported that there has been a huge increase in the numbers of ... read more
Source: Newry Times

26 year old man charged with Newry assault

28-Nov-2014
Police in Newry have arrested and charged a man following an assault in Monaghan Street during the early hours of Monday, 3rd November. Speaking to Newry Times, Constable Jill Browne explained, “A 27 year old man was assaulted by another male on 3rd ... read more
Source: Newry Times

Fearon questions employment opportunities along border

27-Nov-2014
Newry & Armagh Sinn Féin MLA Megan Fearon has welcomed a commitment by Minister for Employment & Learning Dr Stephen Farry to meet with members of the steering group behind the border development zone to explore ways in which his Department can ... read more
Source: Newry Times

BMW badly damaged in Newry incident

27-Nov-2014
Police in Newry are appealing for information following an incident of criminal damage. Speaking to Newry Times, Sergeant Colin Massey, Newry NPT, explained, “Some time between 12.30pm and 10.45pm on Tuesday, 28th October, a blue BMW 320, parked in ... read more
Source: Newry Times
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