
Police in Newry are currently dealing with a security alert following the report of a suspicious vehicle on the Fathom Line near the city. The Fathom Line has been closed at the junction with Drumalane Road and the border. Speaking to Newry Times, a spokesman for the PSNI said, “Motorists are advised to avoid this […]
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Police in Newry are keen to locate the owner of a number of items which were recovered in the Castlekeele area during the early hours of Wednesday, 18th April. The items were recovered following a report of suspicious activity in the area. The items include: a yellow and black coloured power-washer, a silver circular saw […]
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Northern Ireland Fire & Rescue Service (NIFRS) is urgently renewing its appeal for the public’s help in helping them to protect the elderly in our community from the dangers of fire. It comes following a sudden increase in fatal accidental house fires across Northern Ireland over the past 6 weeks, which has tragically claimed the […]
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Thirty newly trained boxers from across South Armagh will be stepping into the ring competitively for the first time on Friday 27th April to represent their community in the ‘Battle of South Armagh’. The event, which takes place in the Canal Court Hotel and begins at 7.00pm, is one of the most hotly anticipated night’s in the calendar […]

Recently, Newry Times caught up with the upcoming U-18 talent Ryan Gourley to find out a little more about him: Name: Ryan Gourley. Age: 17. Position: Right/left wing. Previous clubs: Banbridge Town, Seapatrick. Greatest achievement so far in your career? Representing my school in the NI Cup semi final in Windsor Park and recently playing […]
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A group of locals in Crossmaglen gathered this week to rededicate their Church of Ireland church building, with several of those in attendance coming from the Roman Catholic community. The small church, located just over a mile outside of Crossmaglen, is setting an example according to secretary of Creggan Church of Ireland Kenny Donaldson, “The […]
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Star of new BBC drama ‘6 Degrees’, Ryan McParland recently met with BTEC Level 3 Performing Arts students at the Southern Regional College. The students were said to be thrilled to meet the local man, who himself is proof of what these students can achieve. Ryan himself is a past student of Performing Arts at […]
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Sinn Féin MLA for South Down Chris Hazzard has welcomed two upcoming conferences on autism that will take place in Bellini’s Newry in April and May. Speaking to Newry Times, Mr. Hazzard said, “The first of these conferences is being organised by Autism NI’s South Down Branch and takes place on Friday 27th April from 7.00pm […]
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Newry MOT centre is set for an upgrade as part of the DVA’s refresh programme. The work, set to begin on the 14th of May, is designed to minimise waiting times at the centre and is expected to reach completion on the 17th of May. The Driver and Vehicle Agency for Northern Ireland is urging […]
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Sinn Féin MLA Caitriona Ruane has welcomed the Education Ministers announcement that an extra £6 million will be spent on pre-school education over the next three years. Speaking to Newry Times, the South Down MLA welcomed the announcement and said, “At present over 94% of children have already been placed this year and while there […]
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