
Police in Kilkeel are appealing for witnesses to come forward with any information they may after an altercation in the Harbour area on Thursday, 29th March. The police have released a statement detailing that around 8pm on the night in question a 38 year old male approached two cars; a silver BMW and red Volkswagen […]
Apr 10 2012 | Posted in
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SDLP South Down MLA Karen McKevitt said she is deeply concerned by what she described as ‘reliable reports’ that the occupational health department at Daisy Hill Hospital in Newry may be closed down either for a year or indefinitely. Speaking to Newry Times, she said, “Over the last few days a number of constituents have […]
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Letters to the Editor: By Davy Hyland I read with interest an article in the Irish News regarding stop and searches (March 8). It’s clear from this article and from the never-ending incidents that the RUC/PSNI can enforce this stop and search legislation and nobody can do anything about it, not even those who promised […]

Police in Kilkeel are appealing for information following the report of an assault in the Main Street area of Hilltown in the early hours of Sunday 8th April. Sometime between midnight and 1.45am two males were set upon by a large crowd in an unprovoked attack. The two males and a female attempting to stop […]
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A local Boccia team recently finished second in a Boccia tournament consisting of twenty one teams from across the Southern Trust area, including teams from Armagh, Dungannon, Craigavon, Banbridge and Newry and Mourne. The winners were ‘Young Ones’ of Banbridge, with ‘Newry Hotshots’ finishing second and ‘Good Manors’ of Lurgan finishing third. Fit 4 U […]
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Republicans from across South Armagh gathered in Crossmaglen yesterday for the annual Easter Commemoration which followed the traditional route from Crossmaglen Ranger’s Hall, through the centre of the town and Ardross before culminating at the Republican Plot in St Patrick’s graveyard. This year marks the 96th Anniversary of the Easter Rising and the main speaker […]

The Newry and Mourne District Council has announced plans to provide financial assistance towards any events planned for the Newry and Mourne area during the Queen’s Diamond Jubilee, which takes place during the 2nd and 5th June this year. Any events organised during this period with relevance to the Jubilee will be eligible for consideration […]
Apr 9 2012 | Posted in
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The fifth annual Newry Marathon is fast approaching, with just under two months left for runners to prepare themselves for the 26.2 mile event. The challenging course offers participants the chance to enjoy running through the historic streets of Newry while also taking in the beautiful scenery along the Canal towpath. The marathon is just […]
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As part of your spring cleaning routine Northern Ireland Fire & Rescue Service (NIFRS) is encouraging people to include an additional but lifesaving task – spring clean your smoke alarm. Kevin O’Neill, Group Commander, Community Development, Northern Ireland Fire & Rescue Service explained, “Take a few potentially life saving minutes to spring clean your smoke […]
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Translink, TIDY Northern Ireland and Eco-Schools are asking Newry primary schools to get involved in the Translink Eco-Schools Travel Challenge that monitors pupil travel patterns over a 4-week period. Pupils and parents are being encouraged to move away from private car use and instead adopt more environmentally-friendly travel modes such as walking, cycling, bus and […]
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