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Ritchie calls on British Government to publish RHI records

20-Dec-2016
SDLP MP for South Down, Margaret Ritchie, has written to the Chancellor of the Exchequer and the Secretary of State for Business Energy and Industrial Strategy requesting they make public all correspondence the British Government has had with the NI ... read more
Source: Newry Times

‘7909 lights out and we’ve the longest to wait for repair’ – Newry MLA

19-Dec-2016
SDLP Assembly Member for Newry and Armagh Justin McNulty MLA has demanded further action after it was revealed that 7,909 street lights are broken across the north and it takes the longest time to repair them in the Southern Division. The information was ... read more
Source: Newry Times

‘Brokenshire living in cloud cuckoo land over Brexit’ – Murphy

19-Dec-2016
Sinn Féin MLA Conor Murphy has said British Secretary of State James Brokenshire in ‘living in cloud cuckoo land’. Conor Murphy was responding to a claim by the British Secretary of State that US investors could be tempted to set up in the ... read more
Source: Newry Times

Ritchie leads agri-export delegation at DEFRA Ministerial meeting

19-Dec-2016
SDLP South Down MP Margaret Ritchie has lead a delegation made up of representatives from the NI Meat Exporters Association and the International Meat Trade Association at a Ministerial meeting with DEFRA Minister George Eustice Speaking to Newry Times, ... read more
Source: Newry Times

South Armagh road resurfacing works now complete

19-Dec-2016
Slieve Gullion Area Councillor Mickey Larkin has confirmed that road resurfacing works along the Edenappa Road, Jonesborough has now been completed. Speaking to Newry Times, the Sinn Féin representative explained, “The Edenappa Road in the ... read more
Source: Newry Times

Christmas Pub Quiz to support Albert Basin City Park Campaign

19-Dec-2016
As part of the Newry 2020 campaign to help get Newry City a 15 Acre Albert Basin City Park the Albert Basin Park Project is holding a Christmas Pub Quiz on Thursday 29th of December in the Irish National Foresters, Newry. There will be a raffle with ... read more
Source: Newry Times

‘Extremely vulnerable man’ assaulted and robbed of Christmas money

17-Dec-2016
Slieve Gullion Area Councillor Terry Hearty has said that there is huge anger within the community after a vulnerable man from the Cullyhanna area was robbed of his Christmas money. Speaking to Newry Times, the Sinn Féin representative explained that ... read more
Source: Newry Times

Dangers of carbon monoxide poisoning highlighted after Newry incident

16-Dec-2016
Members of the public have been warned of the dangers of carbon monoxide poisoning by Newry, Mourne & Down Councillor Liz Kimmins. The Sinn Féin elected representative highlighted her concerns after an incident occurred in the local area. Speaking ... read more
Source: Newry Times

Two Newry community projects secure £280k funding

16-Dec-2016
The International Fund for Ireland has confirmed £3.6m/€4.3m of financial assistance to support 32 community projects. The funding, approved at the organisation’s recent Board Meeting in Newcastle County Down, will see £2.1m/€2.6m shared among 17 ... read more
Source: Newry Times

Commitment from Minister regarding A2 between Warrenpoint and Newcastle

16-Dec-2016
Sinn Féin MLA Caitríona Ruane has welcomed the commitment from Minister for Infrastructure Chris Hazzard on improving the safety on the A2 route between Warrenpoint and Newcastle. Speaking to Newry Times, Ruane said, “The A2 is an important route ... read more
Source: Newry Times

Newry woman named Northern Ireland Apprentice of the Year

15-Dec-2016
Danielle Travers has been named Northern Ireland Apprentice of the Year for her work with Newry’s Sticky Fingers Arts in the NI Creative & Cultural Awards. The NI Creative & Cultural Skills Awards show that youthful potential and creativity can ... read more
Source: Newry Times

8 year old boy hit by car in Newry

14-Dec-2016
Police are appealing for information following a road traffic collision that occurred on the Camlough Road, Newry, on the evening of Thursday 1st December. An 8 year old boy was crossing the road at traffic lights near Parkhead hill at approximately 5pm ... read more
Source: Newry Times

Ritchie opposes tax rise on insurance premiums

13-Dec-2016
SDLP South Down MP Margaret Ritchie has spoken in Parliament to signal her opposition to the tax rise on insurance premiums outlined in the Chancellor’s Autumn Statement. Speaking to Newry Times, she said, “Raising taxes on insurance premiums is a ... read more
Source: Newry Times

‘Single Market membership essential for NI economy’ – Ritchie

13-Dec-2016
SDLP South Down MP Margaret Ritchie has questioned the Secretary of State for Exiting the European Union on the impact withdrawal from the Single Market would have on jobs in Northern Ireland Speaking to Newry Times, she said, “Membership of the Single ... read more
Source: Newry Times

Appeal for witnesses after Newry collision

13-Dec-2016
Police are appealing for witnesses and information following the report of a two vehicle road traffic collision. The collision happened on the Old Dublin Road in the Newry area. Speaking to Newry Times, Inspector Russell Vogan said, “It was reported ... read more
Source: Newry Times

£8m NI Water investment to enhance local beaches

12-Dec-2016
Infrastructure Minister Chris Hazzard and Newry, Mourne and Down District Council Chairperson, Councillor Gillian Fitzpatrick were on site recently to view the recently upgraded Newcastle Wastewater Treatment Works (WwTW). This visit marks the completion ... read more
Source: Newry Times

£2.6m for environment projects from carrier bag levy

12-Dec-2016
Environment Minister Michelle McIlveen has allocated £2.6million to environmental projects across Northern Ireland. Speaking to Newry Times, the Minster said, “I am pleased to announce this funding for 2017/18 which is taken from the revenue raised by ... read more
Source: Newry Times

Share the warmth with Newry Barnardo’s ‘Coat Exchange’

09-Dec-2016
To keep warm and stylish this winter fashion retailer Evans and Barnardo’s in Newry have joined together to launch a coat exchange to raise money for the children’s charity. Shoppers who donate a pre-loved coat to any Barnardo’s store before 24th ... read more
Source: Newry Times

Newry goalkeeping legend Pat Jennings gives free football kits to Newry City AFC

08-Dec-2016
Grassroots football club Newry City AFC were joined by a special guest this month, as former Arsenal, Tottenham and Northern Ireland goalkeeping hero Pat Jennings made a surprise appearance to the club. He joined McDonald’s Newry Franchisee John ... read more
Source: Newry Times

Ritchie puts NI fishing needs to Ministers in Parliament

07-Dec-2016
SDLP South Down MP Margaret Ritchie has used a Parliamentary Debate on the future of the fishing industry to call for reform of the law on non-EEA labour and to urge the Government to seek improved quotas for Northern Irish fishermen working in the Irish ... read more
Source: Newry Times
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