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Archive for: March, 2013

Police investigate litany of thefts in Newry

Detectives in Newry are appealing for information following a number of burglaries in the area between Saturday 9th and Sunday 10th March. Sometime on Saturday 9th March two houses in the Spelga Park and Mourne View areas of Newry were broken into, ransacked and had property taken. On the evening of Sunday 10th police received […]

Malone strike sets up historic success

A last gasp goal from Carrickcruppen’s Caitlin Malone in injury-time of the semi-final against holders UCC paved the way for an historic O’Connor Cup triumph for Queen’s University. The medical student’s strike deep in injury-time took the semi into extra time and the Belfast-based side went on to achieve victory before romping home against DCU […]

Top marks for local Couture Bridal Boutique

A local bridal boutique – The White Gallery – is celebrating this week after being listed in the Top 10 Wedding Dress Designers and Suppliers in Ireland. The wedding boutique, based in Burren, is the only bridal boutique from Northern Ireland to feature in the Top 10, which was compiled by the esteemed website destination […]

Police launch investigation into Newry hit and run

Police in Newry are appealing for information following a hit and run road traffic collision on Rathfriland Road. Some time between 1.30pm and 5.10pm on Thursday, 21st March, a black Ford Fiesta, parked opposite Ashtree Cottages sustained damage. It is believed this damage was caused by another car, possibly a red vehicle. Police are appealing […]

Police investigate house burglary

Police in Kilkeel are appealing for information following a burglary in Mossvale Park. Between 5.30pm and 10.40pm on Monday, 11th March, entry was gained to a house and a flat-screen television, a laptop, PlayStation and a mobile phone were taken. Police believe thieves may have been seen removing the items as the area is very […]

Sinn Féin concedes on Advisors Bill, insists Bradley

SDLP MLA for Newry and Armagh Dominic Bradley said that Sinn Féin conceded the debate on the Special Advisers Bill to the TUV by acknowledging in their amendments the point made in Mr Allister’s Bill that someone with a serious criminal conviction could be unsuitable or ineligible for appointment as a special adviser. Commenting on […]

Police investigate sectarian graffiti incident

Police in South Armagh are appealing for information following incidents of graffiti on Keadybeg Road. Some time between 3pm and 5pm on Sunday, 17th March, graffiti was sprayed in red paint on the entrance pillar to a house on Keadybeg Road. In another incident, graffiti was sprayed on a house on Keadybeg Road over the […]

‘It is vital that DoJ continue to fund HET’ – Bradley

SDLP MLA for Newry and Armagh has called on the Minster for Justice to intervene immediately to ensure the Department of Justice continues to directly fund the Historical Enquiries Team (“HET”). This follows reports that the Department of Justice have refused the HET’s funding request for next year and have instead asked the PSNI to […]

Ritchie calls Finance Minister out on Narrow Water Bridge

SDLP MP for South Down Margaret Ritchie has accused Finance Minister Sammy Wilson of dragging his feet and hiding behind other government departments when it comes to approving funding for the iconic Narrow Water Bridge project. Speaking to Newry Times, Ritchie said, “The Finance Minister said he couldn’t approve the outstanding £2m for the Narrow […]

South Armagh Association holds first local event

The recently formed South Armagh Branch of the Ancre Somme Association hosts its first event this coming week. The Association was established in late 2012 to explore and increase understanding around the tragic events of the Great War Somme offensive on 1st July 1916, with special focus on history, events and personalities relevant in the […]







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