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Top Stories | Friday, May 09, 2008

 
Bank fees first

A NEWRY businessman has won a £25,000 refund from his bank after successfully challenging fees in what is believed be the biggest unfair charges pay-out in the North.
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Teen death rent rown debated in Stormont

THERE must no repeat of what happened when a Bessbrook teenager died at university but her landlord was still able to demand rent from her grieving family.
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More News | Friday, May 09, 2008

Villagers voice PO fears
THE closure of Attical Post Office is not a foregone conclusion, writes Brendan Breen.

Youth project to tackle ASB
ANTI-social behaviour in Warrenpoint’s Clonallon Park could be brought to an end thanks to an initiative to build relationships between residents and teenagers.

Banjo launches child brain injury fundraiser
TWO families who are facing their own personal tragedies have joined together to raise awareness and funds for the Child Brain Injury Trust (CBIT).

’Point set to party for Blues birthday
WARRENPOINT'S renowned Blues on the Bay festival which attracts artists from all over the globe is celebrating its 10th birthday.

£5.8m roads cash boost
NEWRY and Mourne is to benefit from a £5.8m investment which will improve the standard of roads in the area.

Rachel’s dream comes true
A BRAVE young Kilkeel girl is the envy of all dedicated followers of fashion after spending a fun fashion-filled day with top stylists Trinny Woodall and Susannah Constantine.

Swan attack ‘cruel and evil’
THE killing of a swan with a breezeblock on Newry canal towpath has been met with revulsion by residents.

Meters for city centre
A DRAMATIC change to the parking situation in Newry City Centre is on its way as plans to introduce parking meters in the city this summer were unveiled on Thursday.

Ambulance conditions an ‘unacceptable risk’
THE vast majority of Newry and Mourne's ambulance fleet should not be on the road.

Tasty wins for top young chefs
THE award-winning Restaurant 23 in Warrenpoint has once again cemented its position as one of Northern Ireland’s best up and coming restaurants by producing not one but two winning chefs.