
Dear Editor, The revelation that a recent programme, organized for young people in the Barcroft area of Newry by CRJI (Community Restorative Justice Ireland) was funded by the Policing and Community Safety Partnership is a worrying development for local republicans. The mixing of policing and youth work is a political act and is sending a […]

Police in Newry are appealing for assistance from the public to locate items believed to have been stolen from a handbag on Tuesday, 19th March. Sometime between 9am and 10am it is reported that a British passport, a sum of cash and a rose gold Michael Kor watch were taken from the handbag of a […]
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The future of food and farming in Ireland is the focus of a major Agri-Food Conference being organised by the SDLP in the Canal Court Hotel in Newry on Thursday April 18th at 11am. SDLP Agricultural Spokesperson Joe Byrne said, “The food and farming industry continues to face major pressures including the recent horsemeat scandal, […]

Alliance Party Councillor Patrick Clarke has welcomed an emergency fund setup by ‘Rural Support’ to assist farmers and rural dwellers who have been adversely affected by the recent severe weather conditions. Rural Support was formed as a charity back in 2002 when the Foot and Mouth epidemic was having a severe impact on farmers and […]
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Explore the jewel in the crown of the Ring of Gullion on Saturday 20th April on a guided walk to the summit of Slieve Gullion. Bring all the family along to enjoy the landscape and embrace breathtaking views of the Ring of Gullion Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty as your guides lead you on your […]

Police in Newry have arrested two men following the recovery of a quantity of suspected Class A drugs and a number of Royal Mail items. Officers stopped a Volkswagen Golf car on Craigmore Way at around 5.35am on Sunday, 7th April. A search of the vehicle revealed a small quantity of suspected Class A drugs […]
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High flying students from South Down have been getting a taste of the world of work with a quirky careers day at B/E Aerospace, the Kilkeel-based manufacturer of seating for the global aviation industry. Working with Business in the Community’s ’Inspire to Aspire’ programme, B/E Aerospace invited schools from across Northern Ireland to check out […]
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Police in Newry are appealing for information following the theft of a vehicle from Liska Avenue. At 4.23am on Friday, 5th April, police received a report of a householder disturbing a male in her home in Liska Avenue. The male then made off. A number of rooms in the house had been entered and car […]
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By Taylor Johnson Brainchild of Song-writer Chris “Cricky” Markey, “The Skin We’re In”, who released their debut EP in 2009, are starting to make serious waves across the local music scene. With air time on popular radio stations such as BBC Radio Ulster and U105 already under their belt, as well as a headline slot […]
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Police in Newry are appealing for information following an assault in the city centre. At around 5.40pm on Friday, 5th April, a 17 year old boy was assaulted by a group of five other youths (three boys and two girls) close to Newry Bus Depot/Needham Bridge. The teenager sustained facial injuries and an injury to […]
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