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Archive for: February, 2013

Parent power prompts extra parking at Buttercrane

When Mayobridge mum Laura Henning couldn’t find a mother and baby space in the car park of her favourite Newry shopping centre she was ready to put somebody on the naughty step. Fed up with shoppers pinching the easy access places, she took her complaints to Peter Murray, Manager of Buttercrane Centre, who not only […]

Police issue warning over unexpected callers

Police in E District – which incorporates Newry & Mourne – are reminding householders to make use of the Quickcheck scheme when dealing with callers to their home. The QuickCheck Freephone scheme is a 24-hour Freephone service which enables householders to challenge and independently verify the identity of anyone calling at their door. The majority […]

Official opening of Gaeláras Mhic Ardghail

The Newry Branch of the Gaelic League officially launch Gaeláras Mhic Ardghail, the new Irish Language Cultural Centre, in Chapel Street, Newry on Monday 18th February 2013 at 7.00pm. This magnificent building provides educational, cultural and social facilities for the Irish Language Community of Newry and Mourne. The Gaeláras is the culmination of a hard-working […]

NI Water launch school’s art competition

NI Water has announced the launch of their sixth annual school’s art competition. The theme of this year’s competition is “Bogus Callers-Don’t Let them In” and is open to all primary schools in Northern Ireland. Pupils are asked to design and upload a safety card to promote the messages of the NI Water ‘Bogus Callers’ […]

‘Public must have confidence in what they are eating’ – Ritchie

SDLP MP for South Down Margaret Ritchie has called for immediate action to restore public faith when they purchase meat, following the recent horsemeat scandal. Speaking to Newry Times, Ritchie said she has tabled a series of parliamentary questions, pushing the UK government to address the horsemeat contamination scandal and restore the public’s faith that […]

‘Sinn Féin working to protect fishing industry’ – Hazzard

Sinn Féin MLA Chris Hazzard has congratulated MEP Martina Anderson in amending the report on the Common Fishing Policy in order to secure the fishing quotas for the Irish fishing fleet. Speaking to Newry Times, Hazzard stated, “There has been genuine concern in the Irish fishing community that European Union quotas are being constantly cut […]

Newry rates to increase by 1.29%

There will be an increase of nearly 1.3% in rates in the Newry & Mourne area for 2013/2014, despite local Councillors insisting that their aim was to achieve a zero per cent increase for the forthcoming year. After six drafts councillors finally agreed on the 1.3% figure, stating that this was the lowest figure they […]

Drunk man arrested after fleeing scene of collision

Police in Newry have arrested a 47 year old man on suspicion of driving whilst unfit following a road traffic collision on Main Street, Newry. At around 8.30pm on Sunday, 10th February, a green Toyota Avensis car was in collision with a blue Range Rover and the driver of the Avensis was described as being […]

Love your heart this Valentine’s day…it’s the only one you have!

Cholesterol – what’s your number? Do you suffer with high cholesterol? If so, are you changing your eating and lifestyle habits to bring this number down? Read on. Most of us know someone who has suffered heart problems because of it, and more than a worrying 50% of us now suffer with high cholesterol. However, […]

Warrenpoint car theft prompts police investigation

Police in Warrenpoint are appealing for information following the theft of a car from the Square car park. Some time between 10.30am and 1.45pm on Wednesday, 6th February, a navy blue Honda Accord, registration OLZ 7603, was taken. Police are appealing to anyone who witnessed the car being taken or has information in relation to […]







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