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Archive for: October, 2012

Historical Enquiries Team to investigate 1973 Newry murder of 12 year old

Sinn Féin MLA Mickey Brady has welcomed the fact the HET (Historical Enquiries Team) are to investigate the murder of young Newry child Kevin Heatley. The killing took place at the top of Main Avenue, in the Derrybeg Estate on 28th February 1973 and at the time of the killing Kevin was aged just 12. […]

‘Safer, Stronger Communities’ launched in Newry

The Mayor of Newry & Mourne District Council John McArdle attended the launch of an innovative approach to tackling crime and anti-social behaviour in Newry city. The Safer Stronger Communities is a project funded by the Department of Social Development and led by community safety trailblazers Community Restorative Justice Ireland. The project is based in […]

PSNI launch investigation into Belfast Road theft

Police in Newry are appealing for information following the theft of a container from a car wash close to Sheepsbridge Inn, Belfast Road. Some time overnight between 7.30pm on Thursday, 18th October and 1.30am on Friday, 19th October, the 20ft by 8ft blue metal container was taken along with with four power washers and two tyre […]

Anger from residents over continued closure of Cregganduff Road

Sinn Féin Councillor Colman Burns has contacted the Roads Service Department to show his dissatisfaction and frustration at the continued and extended closure of the Cregganduff Road, to facilitate the laying of a water pipe line. Speaking to Newry Times, Councillor Burns said, “Last August the council was informed by NIW, that the Cregganduff Road […]

Rostrevor police seek man after car damage incident

Police in Rostrevor are appealing for information following an incident of criminal damage at Greenpark Road. Around 1pm on Wednesday, 10th October, a male was observed causing damage to a blue coloured BMW with a pole. Damage was caused to the windscreen, rear and sides of the vehicle. The man is described as being in […]

‘Stamp out Stigma’ campaign commended

Sinn Féin MLA Megan Fearon attended the NI Action Mental Health’s (NIAMH) stamping out the stigma campaign at the Assembly on Monday past. Speaking to Newry Times about the event, Fearon said, “NIAMH is one of the largest and longest established independent charities focusing on mental health and well-being services throughout the north. NIAMH provides […]

Letters to the Editor, ‘Hypocritical outrage from the DUP over council motion’

Dear Editor, The DUP are outraged over the recent council motion passed calling for the immediate release of Gerry McGeough, Marian Price and Martin Corey. Referring to the imprisonment of Gerry McGeough, Fianna Fáil TD Éamon Ó Cuiv stated,“This is a lot bigger than Gerry because this in my view is a major step back […]

McKevitt expresses digital switchover concerns

SDLP Culture spokesperson Karen McKevitt MLA says she is concerned by news that many people across the north are left waiting for Freeview Boxes to be installed and others without access to RTE services days after the digital switchover. The South Down MLA says she has lobbied extensively on the issue and at her request […]

The Bank Nightclub Halloween Special

The Bank is still one of the most popular venues for night club goers in Northern Ireland. There is a lot going on, and make sure you don’t miss it this Autumn… In particular, don’t miss some special events coming up this weekend. Saturday 27th of October kicks off The Bank Nightclub Halloween Special with Jamie Laing from “Made […]

Police warn of doorstep scam after Newry incident

Police in Newry are reminding householders not to offer money to callers to your door unless you are sure of their identity. The reminder follows a report of two people calling to homes in Fairlawns Avenue, Tandragee Road, around 2.30pm on Saturday, 20th October. The male and female requested donations on behalf of the MS Society, […]







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