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Anger over European decision on roaming charges

04-Nov-2015
Sinn Féin MLA Megan Fearon has condemned a decision by the European Council to maintain ‘extortionate’ roaming charges until 2017. “People living on the border know all too well the annoyance, inconvenience and expense caused by these ... read more
Source: Newry Times

Cycle Against Suicide event commended

04-Nov-2015
Newry and Armagh MLA Megan Fearon has congratulated all those who took part in the Cycle Against Suicide in Crossmaglen at the weekend. “This was a tremendous event with a very worthy message on an issue that affects us all,” she said. ... read more
Source: Newry Times

‘Lack of one bedroom accommodation in Newry is fuelling homelessness’ – McAteer

03-Nov-2015
Independent Newry City Councillor Kevin McAteer has stated that there is a severe lack of one bedroom accommodation in Newry prompting a lot of people to declare themselves as homeless. McAteer has also stated that this has ensured that a lot of people ... read more
Source: Newry Times

Local Sinn Fein ‘will not support’ borough status

03-Nov-2015
Sinn Féin Group Leader in Newry, Mourne and Down Council Terry Hearty has said his party will not be supporting any attempt to apply for borough status for the district ahead of a council meeting on the issue next week. “There is absolutely ... read more
Source: Newry Times

South Armagh Halloween Festival an ‘outstanding success’

03-Nov-2015
Sinn Fein Councillor Terry Hearty has thanked all those who helped make this year’s South Armagh Halloween Festival “yet another outstanding success.” “The South Armagh Halloween Festival gets bigger and better every year and is ... read more
Source: Newry Times

NI Year of Food and Drink 2016 in Newry, Mourne and Down

03-Nov-2015
Newry, Mourne and Down District Council was the first local authority in Northern Ireland to host a local road show on the forthcoming Northern Ireland Year of Food and Drink. The road show took place in Warrenpoint on Friday 23rd October and gave ... read more
Source: Newry Times

Newry schools set to receive funding for environmental projects

02-Nov-2015
Local schools are set to receive £90,245 from DOE’s Challenge Fund for environmental projects. Local schools which will benefit from funding include Bunscoil an Iúir, Newry (£3,990), Cloughoge Primary School and Nursery Unit, Newry (£2,700), St ... read more
Source: Newry Times

Emergency Services Training exercise in Kilbroney

02-Nov-2015
An Emergency Services Training Exercise took place at Kilbroney Park’s Mountain Bike Trails, Rostrevor recently. The exercise involved staff and officers from NIFRS, NIAS, PSNI, Newry, Mourne and Down District Council and The Mourne Heritage Trust and ... read more
Source: Newry Times

Murphy to meet with DFP on rates issue

30-Oct-2015
Sinn Fein MLA Conor Murphy has backed calls from the north’s Retail Consortium for a review and reform of the north’s Business Rates system. “Sinn Féin have been calling for fundamental reform of the Business Rates system here since ... read more
Source: Newry Times

Saval Gaelic4Mothers launch ‘Every Penny Counts’ fundraising campaign

30-Oct-2015
Saval Gaelic4Mothers and Others football team will be raising much needed funds not just for themselves but more importantly for the Southern Area Hospices Services. Coordinator Imelda Fearon explained the unique fundraising initiative to Newry Times. ... read more
Source: Newry Times

Newry employee targeted by fraudsters

30-Oct-2015
Police are warning businesses to be vigilant after two businesses in Tandragee and Newry were targeted by fraudsters. In both instances secretaries of the businesses were contacted by their managers by email with requests for money transfers to bank ... read more
Source: Newry Times

Old and vulnerable in Newry warned about bogus callers

30-Oct-2015
As Hallowe’en, the season of trick and treat, rolls round, NI Water is calling on all our customers to be extra vigilant and beware of bogus callers, following a number of recent incidents involving older or vulnerable customers and criminals coming to ... read more
Source: Newry Times

‘Nuclear deal forced through despite growing opposition’ – Ritchie

29-Oct-2015
SDLP South Down MP Margaret Ritchie has criticised the British Government for the deal made on the future Nuclear facility at Hinkley Point. The deal will see the Government cut its commitment to renewable power and is predicted to cause increased energy ... read more
Source: Newry Times

Free stress control courses in Newry

29-Oct-2015
The Southern Health and Social Care Trust is running a series of free Stress Management classes. Funded by the Public Health Agency, the classes aim to help anyone of any age who feels they are suffering from stress, anxiety or depression. The six week ... read more
Source: Newry Times

McAteer calls for safety in the run up to Halloween

29-Oct-2015
Independent Newry City Councillor Kevin McAteer has called for vigilance in the run up to Halloween. The statement comes as we approach the Halloween period and fireworks become a regular sight on our streets. Speaking on the issue the Independent ... read more
Source: Newry Times

Are you the brainiest workers in Newry?

29-Oct-2015
The Brain Injury Foundation in co-operation with the Brass Monkey is holding Newry’s second annual quiz to find the brainiest workplace in Newry on Tuesday 18th November at 8pm in the Brass Monkey. The winners of last year’s first annual Brainiest ... read more
Source: Newry Times

W5 join the Council to talk “Ghoul-arbage” this Halloween

28-Oct-2015
Newry, Mourne and Down District Council have joined up with W5 to put on a spooktactular recycling show. An exciting event, six shows taking place over three locations, has been organised for frightful young environmentalists aged 7 and over. Newry, ... read more
Source: Newry Times

NI Water encourages Windsor Hill, Newry pupils to ‘Drink Up!’

28-Oct-2015
Water for Health was the topic of the day at Windsor Hill Primary School in Newry recently when NI Water’s Education Team paid a visit. The children were introduced to H20, a water drop figure and mascot for the programme. They also took part in ... read more
Source: Newry Times

Letters to the Editor, ‘Millvale Animal Sanctuary thanks Newry public for support’

28-Oct-2015
Dear Editor, On behalf of Millvale Animal Sanctuary I would like to say a very big thank-you to all who contributed to the collection held in Warrenpoint on Saturday 17th October. A total of £643.33 was collected, all of which will go toward the upkeep ... read more
Source: Newry Times

Call for witnesses after theft from Newry GAA pitch

28-Oct-2015
Police in Newry are appealing for information following the theft of Perspex sheets. Sometime between Thursday, 1st October and Saturday, 3rd October, perspex sheets were stolen from a GAA pitch on Dorans Hill. Constable Stephen Cunningham said, “We ... read more
Source: Newry Times
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