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Archive for: August, 2012

PSNI seek witnesses to Mountain Road burglary

Police in Newry are appealing for information following a burglary at a residential premises in the Mountain Road area on the afternoon of Thursday 12th July. Electrical items and jewellery were taken in the burglary and the police said they would be particularly keen to speak to anyone who saw a grey and white transit-type […]

Paralympic Torch event coming to Newry

Paddy Duffy, Newry & Mourne District Council’s Events Officer is delighted to announce that past Olympian Oliver Murphy from Drogheda will be carrying the Paralympic Torch at its arrival to Newry & Mourne on 25th August at 12 noon at St.Colman’s College Track, along with the Newry & Mourne District Council’s Disability Liaison/Sports Development Officer […]

Hazzard urges local taxi operators to attend Information Day

With Taxi Operating Licensing being introduced next month, Sinn Féin MLA Chris Hazzard is calling on local taxi operators to engage with the Department of the Environment (DOE) information day in the Canal Court in Newry on the 29th August. Speaking to Newry Times, Hazzard said; “The Department’s new licensing process is aimed at improving […]

CRASH Services inks major deal with UK ‘telematics’ provider FMG

CRASH, the leading provider of accident services, has signed an exclusive licensing rights agreement with the UK provider of revolutionary new ‘telematics’ technology, which could help reduce the number of accidents on Northern Ireland’s roads. The deal with FMG means that CRASH can now supply the award-winning driver behaviour management system, Ingenium Dynamics, for whole […]

Special Newry coach service for Tennent’s Vital 2012

Translink is providing a special coach service for music fans travelling to see performances from rock stars Foo Fighters and The Stone Roses at Boucher Playing Fields, South Belfast, August 21 – 22. With around 70,000 fans expected at the Tennent’s Vital two-day festival, Translink, the PSNI and Belfast City Council are encouraging people to […]

DOE to hold information day for local taxi operators

The DOE has announced it will be holding an Information Day in Newry for taxi operators to provide advice and guidance on the application process after it emerged that the Taxi Operator Licensing is being introduced on 1st September 2012. Speaking to Newry Times, a DOE spokesperson explained: “Taxi operators will have the option of […]

Tensions mount ahead of contentious three day Newry parade

Tensions are mounting in Newry after it emerged that five parades will march through the city over a period of three days at the end of August. éirígí in Newry have expressed their opposition to the parade, describing it as “yet another sectarian show of strength in the area”. éirígí insisted that the city will […]

Barcroft and Ballybot community notes

Summer Festival Ends: Following two weeks of activities, day trips and cultural exchanges the Annual Barcroft Community Festival finished last Thursday night with a Disco, Fancy Dress and Barbeque. The music was supplied by the master of spin; Paudy Harte. There was a great turn out for the closing event and a number of committee […]

Newry’s Maiden prepares in style at Buttercrane

Newry’s contender in the Maiden of the Mournes Festival, Katie O’Hare is preparing for the glitz and glamour. Katie, who is sponsored by Buttercrane Centre, enjoyed a VIP session with style guru Amanda, who worked her magic to help Newry’s Maiden achieve that ‘X-factor’ ahead of the competition with style tips, outfits and accessories all […]

Hazzard praises Down Minor Camogs

Local Assembly man Chris Hazzard has praised the latest win by the Down Minor camogie panel. The team of girls where successful yet again when they defeated holders Antrim to pick up the Ulster Minor title with a finishing score line of Down 2-12, Antrim 1-06 in Ballygalget. Speaking to Newry Times, Hazzard commented; “I […]







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