Police in Newry are appealing for information following an assault in the Francis Street area of the city on Sunday, 21st October. Around 2am a 28 year old male was assaulted by another male and he sustained serious head injuries and was taken to hospital. Police are appealing to anyone who witnessed the assault to […]
Get the low down on the top picks to update your Autumn/Winter wardrobe brought to you by Amanda Rafferty, Personal Style Advisor. Believe it or not, it’s that time again when we head out to the shops to make our autumn/winter purchases. Here is my snapshot of the more practical and realistic style choices that […]
Acne and Eczema are often inter-related and most people are aware that they are disorders of the skin. Many of us suffered through our teens, buying bottles and bottles of Clearasil to look like the model in the advertisement! For some though, acne is still plaguing us well into our adult life and I hope […]
SDLP Group Leader Councillor Connaire McGreevy has welcomed a sub committee decision of council to begin a free WiFi pilot in Newry. Speaking after chairing the sub-committee last Tuesday Cllr McGreevy welcomed the move in a positive statement. McGreevy said: “I have been working with people from across our district for months now discussing the […]
The head of a Newry-based community safety group said this week a “compelling case” had been made for restorative justice in a joint presentation to TDs, MLAs and Senators in the Oireachtas. Ewan Morgan of Community Restorative Justice Ireland said that elected representatives from all over the island had endorsed the restorative work of community […]
SDLP Councillor Connaire McGreevy has welcomed the new interpretive board at the entrance to the ‘Fairy Glen’ in Rostrevor. The Rostrevor representative said: “I called for this interpretive board to be installed as I had a number of visitors and locals ask me why the Council was not promoting the ‘Fairy Glen’ and the history […]
RNU in South Down have called on the SDLP MP Margaret Ritchie to explain to the ordinary workers and unemployed in the area how the devolution of corporation tax will benefit them. A spokesman for Republican Network for Unity explained, “Ritchie has called for a decision on the devolution of the business tax to be […]
Local Sinn Féin MLA Megan Fearon will propose a motion in the Assembly on the 6th November calling for the voting age to be lowered to 16. Speaking to Newry Times, Ms. Fearon said, “I will be proposing the motion to lower the voting age to 16 in conjunction with the Green Party on the […]
The Bank Bar is the place to visit this autumn. With its bustling friendly atmosphere and stylish surroundings draped in a breeze of Halloween decor, it certainly will put you in the mood for a something spooky this October. Enjoy a delicious homemade lunch, whether it is a quick snack or a warming hearty dinner. […]
Newry Times is delighted to welcome Style Coach Amanda Rafferty as one of our newest columnists. Amanda may be familiar to many of you as a local style icon, and Buttercrane’s go-to girl for all your style needs. Amanda is a member of the International Association of Style coaches, which means that Amanda is well placed to offer […]
