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NI Water is delighted to announce a further £2.5m investment to carry out repairs on the iconic Mourne Wall, which this year celebrates 100 years since its completion in 1922. Phase two of the Mourne Wall Restoration Project will get underway this month and will build on the previous programme of restoration – completed at […]
Sinn Fein MLA Liz Kimmins has welcomed news that the Windmill road will be included in the new list of resurfacing works for Newry. The Newry and Armagh MLA stated: “Since last year road resurfacing works have been delayed in council areas including Newry Mourne and Down, as a result of a legal challenge. “This […]
Upper Bann MP Carla Lockhart has questioned whether recent reductions in wholesale fuel prices have been passed on to motorists and said that steps must be taken to ensure a transparent and fair pricing system is in place. The DUP MP said, “The price of fuel is crippling many households across Northern Ireland. Because of […]
One more week to have your say about a potential BMX Track in Newry. The Peace IV programme are seeking your views on the potential development of a BMX track in Derrybeg adjacent to Second Avenue, Newry. Please follow the link: https://forms.office.com/r/5cTGjTg613 #BMXTRACK #YOURSAY #BMXLIFE #BMX4LIFE
Alliance MLA Eóin Tennyson has said he is shocked by the “complete shambles” that MOT appointments have become with people having to wait months for any available MOT appointment. The Upper Bann MLA says he is being contacted regularly by those struggling to get an MOT before their certificate expires, with many having to wait […]
Patrick Brown MLA last week met with Kilkeel Development Association and Alan McCulla of Sea Source at Kilkeel Harbour to discuss plans to expand the harbour. Mr Brown said: ‘It was great to be in Kilkeel to discuss the positive plans for community development here – particularly the ambitious plans for the harbour. I look […]
Sinn Féin Councillor Tom Cunningham has told Braymore Wind Farm to ‘think again’ about the proposed location of their Wind Farm along the coast of County Louth. Cllr Cunningham was speaking at a recent presentation to Louth County Councillors given by Braymore Wind farm who are proposing to place their wind farm near Clogherhead right […]
Sinn Féin Councillor Antóin Watters has confirmed the Department has approved Louth County Council’s application for funding under the Office of Public Works’ Minor Flood Mitigation Works and Coastal Protection Scheme. Under the scheme, the Office of Public Works (OPW) has approved funding of €62,100 for the proposed works, which include strengthening of existing boundary […]
School might be out for summer but with temperatures set to rise there is no better time to get water smart and learn about the simple things we can all do to help save water. It is easy to begin reducing your water usage; just start by thinking how much water you are using each […]
Newry SDLP Councillor Michael Savage has welcomed a commitment from DFI Roads to carry out urgent resurfacing works in the High Street and Windmill Road areas of the city. Councillor Savage said: “I have been inundated with complaints from residents of the High Street and Windmill Road areas about the condition of the road surface […]
By Kevin McAteer A row has broken out regarding the lack of interest for the Albert Basin Park to be included in Newry, Mourne and Down District Councils “Levelling up” funding application. The “Levelling up” Fund is designed to invest in infrastructure that improves everyday life across the UK. The £4.8 billion fund will support […]
Infrastructure Minister John O’Dowd has welcomed the awarding of road resurfacing contracts totalling an annual value of approximately £20million. Phase One of the Department’s interim asphalt resurfacing procurement strategy, which consists of resurfacing contracts for Magherafelt, Omagh, Dungannon, Strabane, Down as well as Newry and Mourne have been awarded. Infrastructure Minister John O’Dowd said: “This is […]
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