
Newry Chamber of Commerce & Trade has kick-started a busy 2013 with a ‘Meet & Greet’ event. The aim is to ensure that all new and current members have an opportunity to look at the service offered by Newry Chamber of Commerce & Trade. Whatever the size or nature of your business, as a Chamber […]
Jan 18 2013 | Posted in
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There was widespread anger in the local community this week after it emerged that St Patrick’s Primary School in the Meadow was broken into by burglars. Describing the attack on the popular school as ‘an attack on the whole community’, Sinn Fein councillor Charlie Casey condemned Tuesday night’s burglary. He raged, “This is an attack […]
Jan 18 2013 | Posted in
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Detectives in Newry are appealing for information following a burglary at a house on Chapel Road, Meigh. At around 6.20pm entry was forced to a house and a room entered and the intruder made off empty handed. Police are appealing to anyone who witnessed any activity around this area during this time to contact them […]
Jan 18 2013 | Posted in
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Newry and Armagh Ulster Unionist MLA, Danny Kennedy has expressed his relief that the Tandragee and Newtownhamilton communities will still have access to Ulster Bank branches. Speaking to Newry Times, Kennedy said, “I was relieved to hear that Ulster Bank`s branches in Tandragee and Newtownhamilton will be remaining open. This will be welcomed by the […]
Jan 18 2013 | Posted in
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The Sinn Fein grouping on the Policing and Community Safety Partnership have slammed the arrest and charging of Newry man Stephen Murney. Murney, a former Sinn Fein man, is the Newry Spokesperson for Irish socialist republican political party Eirigi. He was arrested at the start of December 2012 by detectives from the PSNI’s Serious Crime […]
Jan 17 2013 | Posted in
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A recent survey has shown results that the Northern Irish have the second most sex in bed of any other region of the UK, with 55 per cent claiming to have sex more than four times per month – compared to 36 per cent of people in Scotland who claim to never get together under […]
Jan 17 2013 | Posted in
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Sinn Fein councillor Terry Hearty has condemned the people responsible for dumping two cow carcasses in the Creggan River as mindless individuals. The dead animals washed up on the river bed alongside a stretch of land popular with walkers in the Poet’s Glen. “The people responsible for this despicable act have no respect for this […]
Jan 17 2013 | Posted in
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Police in Newry are appealing for information following an assault in licensed premises on Trevor Hill. At around 10.30pm on Saturday, 29th December, a 41 year old male was assaulted by two males in the toilets of the premises. The man was kicked and punched and received medical treatment for his injuries. Police are appealing […]
Jan 17 2013 | Posted in
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SDLP MP Margaret Ritchie said she will be raising concerns about the robustness of food security in Ireland and Britain when she attends the Environment, Food and Rural Affairs Committee in Westminster. Ms Ritchie said she would be raising the issue following the detection of horse meat in beef burgers on sale in UK and […]
Jan 17 2013 | Posted in
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Later this month Southern Regional College will enhance its business support services with the launch of the i3 initiative – industry, innovation and incubation – representing an investment of £500k. The initiative is designed to foster innovation and growth in local companies through the dedicated support of a team of 15 research lecturers. The team […]
Jan 17 2013 | Posted in
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