
Police in Newry are appealing for information following the theft of a steel bath from a field on Corcreechy Road. Around 5pm on Tuesday, 16th October, two males removed the bath from a field and made off in a white van and brown trailer in the direction of the Sheepbridge Inn. Police are appealing to […]
Oct 20 2012 | Posted in
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Dear Editor, The current dissatisfaction in the farming community around prices being paid to farmers by processors and suppliers to the supermarket chains must be addressed. We have seen farmers taking to the streets in both Dublin and London in a bid to obtain a fair price for their produce. Their frustration stems from the […]

Sinn Fein Councillor Colman Burns has warned farmers to be extra vigilant and to ensure that they watch out for any suspicious activity in the countryside. He was speaking after reports of the theft of three electric fences from two farms in the town land of Cloghoge, between Cullyhanna and Crossmaglen. Speaking about the thefts, Burns explained, […]
Oct 20 2012 | Posted in
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Following the release of his album ‘Oh Pioneer’ Lisburn-born, Belfast-resident Duke Special has just announced a run of December dates which will include the very intimate Sean Hollywood Arts Centre in Newry. Duke Special and his band will perform songs from the new album as well as a selection of hits, rarities and sing-along tunes […]

Detectives in Newry are appealing for information following a number of incidents in Newtownhamilton, Hilltown and Newry. Four vehicles were entered, two businesses burgled and a car stolen overnight between Monday, 15th October and Tuesday, 16th October. Detectives are investigating a link between all these incidents. Three vehicles, a Volkswagen Sharan, Renault Megane and Suzuki […]
Oct 19 2012 | Posted in
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Newry and Armagh Sinn Féin MLA Mickey Brady has welcomed an initiative by Royal Mail which hopes to assist customers who are in receipt of Pension Credit, ESA or Incapacity Benefits by providing a number of stamps at last year’s prices. The scheme runs from 6th November until the 24th December and it allows these […]
Oct 19 2012 | Posted in
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The Sticky Fingers Festival 2012 had another successful start this year with the first week of events being highly attended and completely sold out. The Arts Council funded charity hosts an arts festival for local children each year; and their first event this year was “Build a City Workshop” which was held in McClelland Park, […]

Sinn Féin MLAs Megan Fearon and Phil Flanagan have called for a reduction in the minimum voting age from 18 to 16. They were speaking after holding a meeting with representatives from the NI Youth Forum at Parliament Buildings, Stormont. Speaking to Newry Times, Megan Fearon said: “As the youngest MLA in the Assembly, I […]
Oct 19 2012 | Posted in
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John McAreavey along with Ulster Manager Joe Kernan and GAA stars from Armagh and Down will be launching the Match for Michaela – a Festival with Football, in the Buttercrane Shopping Centre (just outside JD Sports) on Saturday 20th October at 11am. ‘Match for Michaela – a festival with football’ will take place on Saturday […]
Oct 19 2012 | Posted in
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Excitement is building this week after it was announced that Newry will host its first ever Oktoberfest beginning at 5pm on the 26th of October to the 28th of October in McClelland Park in the centre of the city. Over 1500 people are expected to attend the inaugural beer fest over the three days. The […]