
Sinn Féin MLA for Newry and Armagh Cathal Boylan has expressed concern at the loss of over 340 jobs in the past two weeks in the Armagh area. This follows the announcement by the HCL BPO call centre operators that they are to close all operations in Armagh and relocate any remaining posts to Belfast […]
Feb 16 2012 | Posted in
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The pastor involved in organising a march in memory of the ten Kingsmill victims murdered by the IRA nearly four decades ago has received a death threat. Pastor Barrie Halliday of the Five Mile Hill Pentecostal Church in Bessbrook is helping plan the contentious march, which aims to retrace the last steps in the 3.5 […]
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Police in Warrenpoint are appealing for information following an assault in the Duke Street area. Around 11pm on Friday 10th February, a 41 year old male was walking along the street when he was approached by three other males. One of the males spoke to him before punching him in the face. The male lost […]
Feb 16 2012 | Posted in
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Former Education Minister Caitriona Ruane was in court this week in support of two assault victims after the two teenage women previously found guilty appealed against their sentences. Danielle McCutcheon, of Bronte Road, Ballinaskeagh and Jenna McDowell, of Spelga Drive, Rathfriland, were found guilty of assaulting Noeleen McPolin and her friend Roisin Lynch and originally […]
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Police in Newry are reminding residents to be vigilant of any suspicious or untoward activity in their local area and report it straight away. The reminder comes following an attempted burglary in the Ravensglen area. Around 9.30am on Tuesday, 14 February, two males were observed at the rear of a house. The males were disturbed […]
Feb 16 2012 | Posted in
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Sinn Fein MP Conor Murphy has reacted angrily to the Parades Commission verdict on the Kingsmill march. Newry Times reported earlier today how residents in Whitecross – along with Sinn Fein and SDLP representatives – gathered last week at a meeting to publicly display their disapproval with the route of the march. Commenting on the […]
Feb 15 2012 | Posted in
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Indoor Training for the new season is underway.There was an excellent turnout last Thursday evening at the first session.Anyone interested in joining the craic/training just turn up, you would be made very welcome. Training takes place in the Sports Hall every Thursday evening starting at 6.30pm.

Local man John Cunningham sent the following letter into Newry Times about the state of taps in Daisy Hill Hospital. The accompanying pictures, John claims, were taken from the Natal Unit several days ago in Daisy Hill Hospital. Dear Editor, As you are aware, there are a lot of problems regarding germs in the water killing […]

An investment of £43,000 for an employability programme has been awarded to several Northern Ireland towns and cities by Social Development Minister Nelson McCausland, with Newry being one of the selected cities. The programme aims to offer 50 participants a tailored programme in health care, personal development and job skills which will lead to a […]
Feb 15 2012 | Posted in
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Two of Northern Ireland’s largest financial services brands have today urged businesses in the Newry area to avoid cutting corners and ensure that they are fully protected against possible challenges that may arise as a result of the current tough economic times. The message from Northern Bank and Hughes Insurance – who recently announced their […]
Feb 15 2012 | Posted in
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