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Archive for: February, 2012

Suspect arrested after Carnagat van break-in

Police in Newry are investigating an incident which occurred in the Carnagat Cottages area last night, Thursday 2nd February. Around 11pm police received a report of a van being broken into and a sum of cash taken. Officers attended and a 17 year old male was arrested. A subsequent search was conducted in the Carnagat […]

Sinn Fein praises Crossmaglen residents for community meeting attendance

Local Sinn Féin councillor Terry Hearty has praised local residents from Crossmaglen and the surrounding areas for their continued attendance at 3 monthly community meetings. Councillor Hearty said, “These meetings are very important as they give members of the community the opportunity to meet with representatives from state agencies such as the PSNI and Housing […]

Irish language classes set to return to Armagh

The very popular Irish language courses in the Morgan Athletic Grounds in Armagh will make a return on Saturday 11th February. The classes, which are organised by local Irish language group Cairde Teo in conjunction with the Culture Committee of the Armagh County GAA board, cater for learners at beginners, intermediate and advanced level. The […]

Bradley concerned over Minister’s Special Needs proposals

SDLP MLA for Newry and Armagh Dominic Bradley has said that there is huge anxiety among parents and teachers of children with special educational needs about the Minister of Education’s plans to change SEN provision. Commenting on John O’Dowd’s recent utterances on proposed changes to special needs provision Mr Bradley said, “An unprecedented number of […]

Autoline staff massage their way to better health

Autoline Insurance Group recently implemented a staff well-being initiative, assessing posture issues in the workplace to help reduce back pain and enhance the overall well-being of employees. Working in conjunction with local business GT Massage, staff were selected to take part in an eight week programme. The programme provided staff with posture advice, massages and […]

DOE warns of high pollution levels in Newry

The Department of Environment is this week reporting high to very high levels of air pollution in the Newry area. The DOE has suggested that emissions from vehicles and home heating may be the cause of the problem and avoiding unnecessary car journeys and burning solid fuels may reduce the levels of pollution. Experts have […]

Convicted Newry killer denies he implicated former friend as revenge

A Newry man charged with murdering a homeless Polish man has denied that he falsely implicated his former friend – Lyndsey White – in revenge, after learning that she gave evidence against him. Aidrian Gregory Cunningham, 20, was accused of murdering  Marek Mateusz Muszynsk (40) and Cunningham rejected claims that White had not assisted him […]

Melmoth The Wonderer production coming to Newry

Big Theatre Company are all grown up and turning 25. To celebrate their greatly anticipated first production of the year ‘Melmoth the Wanderer’ opens in the Sean Hollywood Arts Centre, Newry on Monday 20th February at 8pm. In keeping with their effervescent and eccentric style, the colourful, quirky production is an adaptation, scripted by Nicola […]

Newry and Mourne Neighbourhood Watch Coordinator Event a huge success

The annual Newry and Mourne Neighbourhood Watch Coordinator Event took place at Newry and Mourne District Council Offices in December. Neighbourhood Watch Coordinators from across the local area came together with local police, Newry District Policing Partnership and Community Safety Partnership. Several new scheme coordinators also attended. The evening allowed coordinators to share information about progress and […]

Witnesses sought after Mullaghbawn house burglary

Police in Bessbrook are appealing for information following a burglary at a house in the Tullymacrieve Road area of Mullaghbawn. Entry was gained to the house some time between 2.30pm  and 4.10pm on Monday 23rd January. A quantity of jewellery, including a silver boat shaped pendant, a gold necklace, six pairs of small gold earrings (studs and hoops), a […]







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