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£73,000 announced for local road safety initiatives

23-Sep-2016
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 ... read more
Source: Newry Times

‘Continued work needed to provide for pupils with autism’ – Boylan

23-Sep-2016
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 ... read more
Source: Newry Times

Murphy welcomes moves to block water charges

23-Sep-2016
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 ... read more
Source: Newry Times

Newry residents urged to ‘Make the Call’ to check their benefit entitlement

22-Sep-2016
Communities Minister Paul Givan has urged people in the Newry, Mourne and Down District Council area to ‘Make the Call’ to check if they are missing out on unclaimed benefits, supports and services. Speaking as he launched the Department for ... read more
Source: Newry Times

Public urged to back campaign for city park at Albert Basin

22-Sep-2016
Independent Newry City Councillor Kevin McAteer has backed the campaign for a city park at the Albert Basin site and has called on the public to back the Newry 2020 group’s campaign to develop a park on the site. Speaking to Newry Times, the ... read more
Source: Newry Times

Newry pupil to star in new TV programme

21-Sep-2016
A new educational environmental programme from an Irish production company will air on TV screens across Ireland this week. Local pupil John Moan from The Abbey Scoil na Mainistreach, Newry will feature in one of the 12 episodes. ‘Na Dulradóirí’ by ... read more
Source: Newry Times

McNulty seeks committee report on Southern Relief Road

20-Sep-2016
SDLP Assembly Member for Newry and Armagh Justin McNulty MLA has asked the Infrastructure Committee at Stormont to have a full briefing on the Southern Relief Road as a matter of urgency. McNulty made the request as the Committee, of which he is a ... read more
Source: Newry Times

‘Border poll a distraction from more pressing issues’ – Kennedy

20-Sep-2016
Ulster Unionist MLA Danny Kennedy has described calls for a border poll as a distraction from more pressing issues. Danny Kennedy, who represents Newry & Armagh, said, “Sinn Féin cite the 1998 Belfast Agreement as the means for a border poll, but ... read more
Source: Newry Times

New taxi legislation to be enforced from 1st October

20-Sep-2016
Infrastructure Minister Chris Hazzard has confirmed that the legislation requiring taxis to have an approved meter and printer installed will be enforced from the 1st October. Speaking to Newry Times, Minister Hazzard said, “In the past few months, ... read more
Source: Newry Times

Newry man launches new platform for online fundraising

20-Sep-2016
The digital revolution has made it easier than ever before for the public to give and charities to receive. Now the next stage in online fundraising technology is launching from Ireland. Merging the buy and sell elements of modern marketplace sites with ... read more
Source: Newry Times

Anger after break-in at home of elderly man in Newry

20-Sep-2016
Sinn Féin councillor Liz Kimmins has urged people to remain vigilant and look out for their vulnerable neighbours following a break-in in the Carrivemaclone area. At some stage during the day on Wednesday thieves forced their way into a home in the area ... read more
Source: Newry Times

McNulty presses Minister on local EU projects

19-Sep-2016
SDLP Assembly Member for Newry and Armagh Justin McNulty has pressed the Finance Minister Máirtín Ó Muilleoir on a range of local projects seeking European Funding during a statement to the Assembly. McNulty, who has been very vocal in his support for ... read more
Source: Newry Times

Damage caused during burglary

19-Sep-2016
Detectives in Newry are reminding people to takes steps to secure their properties and check the identities of cold callers. The warning comes after a burglary in the Barkers Road area on Friday, 9th September between 5.30pm and 6.30pm. It was reported ... read more
Source: Newry Times

‘Autism strategy must be implemented’ – Boylan

16-Sep-2016
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 ... read more
Source: Newry Times

Local business leaders meet the Bank of England at Newry Chamber Lunch

16-Sep-2016
The Agent for Northern Ireland of the Bank of England, Ms Frances Hill and Economist Dave England, met with Newry business leaders at an event organised by the Newry Chamber of Commerce in conjunction with the Bank of England recently. The business ... read more
Source: Newry Times

‘Stone throwing could lead to tragedy’ warns Newry Councillor

16-Sep-2016
Sinn Fein Councillor Liz Kimmins has called on parents and schools to educate young people on the dangers of interfering with moving vehicles after youths threw stones at cars in the city. Last Friday and Saturday night young people were spotted firing ... read more
Source: Newry Times

Newry police to focus on drugs throughout September

15-Sep-2016
Police in Newry, Mourne & Down District are focusing on the issue of drugs during the month of September. Whilst local Policing continues, Police are raising the awareness of the issues surrounding drugs and what Police and partner organisations are ... read more
Source: Newry Times

NIE Networks continues major meter project in Newry

15-Sep-2016
Northern Ireland Electricity Networks (NIE Networks) is carrying out a major metering programme in Newry in the coming months as the company and its contractors continue the programme to replace over 200,000 electricity meters across the country. NIE ... read more
Source: Newry Times

‘Hinkley decision defies economic, environmental and safety considerations’ – Ritchie

15-Sep-2016
SDLP South Down MP Margaret Ritchie has criticised the Prime Minister for her decision to proceed with the planned construction of a new nuclear reactor at Hinkley Point. Speaking to Newry Times, she said, “The tunnel vision of the Prime Minister on ... read more
Source: Newry Times

‘Concentrix handling of Tax Credits disgraceful’ – McAteer

15-Sep-2016
Independent Newry City Councillor Kevin McAteer has questioned Concenrtix’s handling of tax credits after it was revealed they will not have their contract renewed by HMRC. The firm was employed by the government to cut tax credit fraud and ... read more
Source: Newry Times
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