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Archive for: May, 2012

Police seize £350,000 of drugs in Warrenpoint

Police in Newry have seized a substantial haul of cannabis after a house search in the Bridge Road area of Warrenpoint yesterday. The drugs – believed to have an estimated street value of over £350,000 – were seized after a planned search by police. A 43 year old man was arrested and later charged to […]

Ulster Orchestra’s Olympic concerts provide Fanfare for London 2012

Hundreds of Newry schoolchildren were filled with Olympian spirit last week (May 24th) when they were given the chance to play iconic Olympic themes with the Ulster Orchestra. Organised by the Ulster Orchestra’s Education Department, the Olympic Fanfare 2012 concert included the Grammy-winning Olympic Fanfare and Theme written by John Williams and the Oscar-winning Chariots […]

Policing team visit Headway Newry

Newry Neighbourhood Policing Team brought the road safety message to members of Headway in Newry through a new programme focusing on education, communication and fun. The programme was divided into three sessions culminating in a trip to Bishopscourt Racing Track in Downpatrick. Constable Marner, Newry NPT, explained to Newry Times, “We came up with the idea of […]

Letters to the Editor, ‘Let’s call sectarianism what it really is’

Dear Editor, During the recent ‘community relations week’ in the Six Counties (May 12th-19th), various Stormont ministers, MLAs, members of publicly-funded quangos, media commentators and others, all queued up to address the problem of “sectarianism within society”. A report published by the Irish Congress of Trade Unions and Trademark during “community relations week” exposed the […]

‘Young people in North excluded from Loan Fund’ – Murphy

Sinn Féin Economy Spokesperson Conor Murphy has said that the British Government’s exclusion of people in the North from their entrepreneur loan scheme demonstrates why fiscal powers must be devolved to the Assembly. Speaking to Newry Times, Murphy said, “Across western Europe, levels of youth unemployment continue to soar and are way beyond acceptable levels. Whilst […]

Letters to the Editor, ‘Golden opportunity to promote Castlewellan Forest Park’

Dear Editor, There is I believe a superb and a very golden opportunity to promote the Arboretum, walled garden  and indeed the history surrounding the Annesley family at Castlewellan Forest Park. Such a vision needs to be fully and truly grasped for future generations to enjoy and share such a natural and beautiful place falling […]

Alliance urges Tourist Board to promote Newcastle and Down District

Alliance Newcastle Councillor Patrick Clarke has called on the Northern Ireland Tourist Board to better promote Newcastle and Down District, and has asked the Chief Executive of Down District Council to write to the Northern Ireland Tourist Board to secure better media and public relations promotion of Newcastle and Down District as tourism destinations. Clarke […]

McGreevy congratulates Cranfield Beaches on Blue Flags

SDLP Group Leader on Newry and Mourne Council, Cllr Connaire McGreevy, has congratulated those who worked towards the two beaches at Cranfield attaining Blue Flag status. Speaking to Newry Times, McGreevy said: “It is great to see the beaches at Cranfield being recognised once again for the quality of their environment. I am delighted to […]

Buttercrane gets fired up for Olympic Torch arrival

The eyes of the world will be on Newry on 5th June as the Official London 2012 Torch Relay arrives in Newry – and Buttercrane Centre is getting fired up to celebrate this historic event. On Saturday 2nd June, ahead of the big occasion, Buttercrane Centre will host a series of special fun sporting activities […]

‘Olympic torch visit historic’ – Clarke

Alliance Newcastle Councillor Patrick Clarke has described the arrival of the Olympic torch as an historic occasion for Down District. Clarke is also encouraging local residents living in Dundrum and Newcastle to get up early to follow and support the Olympic Torch relay which will head through Down District on Thursday 7th June. Both Newcastle […]







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