
SDLP South Down MLA Karen McKevitt MLA has welcomed the news that drainage works have commenced on the Benagh Road, Mayobridge. Speaking to Newry Times, McKevitt stated, “I am pleased that Roads Service has started essential drainage works on this stretch of road. “Unfortunately over the last few years the Benagh Road, Mayobridge would flood […]
Sep 9 2013 | Posted in
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Alliance Down Councillor Patrick Clarke has welcomed the figures released by Down District Council that revealed over 4,000 mountain bikers are visiting Castlewellan Forest Park mountain bike trail centre each month. Speaking to Newry Times, Clarke stated, “I am very pleased that the figures regarding visitor numbers for the mountain bike trails at Castlewellan Forest […]
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A man is fighting for his life in hospital this morning after being stabbed in a city centre attack. Police arrested one man shortly after the attack, which happened in the Edward Street area of the city at approximately 8:45pm last night, Friday 6th September. The injured man was rushed to the nearby Daisy Hill […]
Sep 7 2013 | Posted in
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Police are appealing for information following the theft of a caravan from Camlough Road, Newry. Sometime between 8.30am and 6.30pm on Thursday, 29th August, a 2010 Swift Conqueror 360 caravan was stolen. The caravan is grey on both sides and white on the front and rear. There is a dent on a grey square panel […]
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MEP Martina Anderson visited a youth enterprise group in Armagh City recently to discuss their participation in a number of projects coordinated by Irish language cooperative CAIRDE Teo. The group of fifteen young adults are enrolled on the ‘SEAS’ programme which is comprised of two Queens University accredited courses, Invest NI’s Social Entrepreneurship Programme, work […]
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Mobile network Three has announced plans to abolish roaming charges in Ireland. The mobile network giants are the first company to abolish roaming charges in seven countries; Republic of Ireland, Australia, Italy, Austria, Hong Kong, Sweden, and Denmark as part of their ‘Feel at Home’ initiative. Thomas Malleschitz, marketing director at Three, said, “By abolishing […]
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Sinn Fein Councillor Colman Burns has said that the B30 Newry Road at Creggan Bridge has become extremely dangerous for motorists due to the erosion of the road’s surface. Councillor Burns explained, “This section of the Newry Road, at Creggan Bridge, was resurfaced in the summertime, using the ‘stone chippings’ method. “Shortly after this work […]
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Newry and Mourne District Council and the Department for Employment and Learning (DEL) have just launched their latest Investors in People (IiP) group scheme programme. There is a strong recognition that ‘good people mean good business’ and to be successful during challenging times, companies need to utilise talent available, build effective team work and encourage […]

Police in Newtownhamilton are reminding car owners to take steps to protect their vehicle and property following two thefts from cars. Around 4pm on Sunday, 25th August a black Seat Leon was broken into at Drumantine Hill Road. The driver’s door window was smashed and a wallet and purse taken. In another incident a maroon […]
Sep 5 2013 | Posted in
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Sinn Féin councillor Mick Murphy has called on those responsible for dumping in the Fairy Glen area of Rostrevor to face the full rigors of the law following dumping in recent weeks. Speaking to Newry Times, Councillor Murphy said, “There was a brilliant initiative recently to clear rubbish from the Fairy Glen by community activists, […]
Sep 5 2013 | Posted in
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