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Archive for: November, 2013

Kilbroney Park theft sparks police investigation

Police in Warrenpoint are appealing for information following the report of a theft from a vehicle in Kilbroney Forest Park on Monday 14th October. A report was received at around 5.45pm that the rear window in a parked car had been smashed and items taken from within. A further report was received of a silver […]

Two arrests after drugs and ammunition found in house search

Police to focus on uninsured drivers as part of national campaign

Police in Newry have arrested two people following the search of a house in the Bearna Park area of Meigh. Officers from the local Support Unit recovered a quantity of ammunition and illegal drugs during the search last night, Monday 4th November. A 21 year old woman and 23 year old man were arrested for […]

Newry Halloween Festivals Commended

Sinn Féin’s local government candidate Liz Kimmins has praised Newry community groups who have delivered a series of successful Halloween projects across the town. Speaking to Newry Times, Kimmins said, “Halloween in Newry this year was a safe, enjoyable, family festival. In particular community associations in Threeways, Carnagat and Derrybeg held excellent events over the […]

Man, woman and child attacked in Newry by gang of youths

Police in Newry are appealing for information following the report of an assault in the High Street area in the early hours of Friday 1st November. It was reported that between 3am and 3.30am a 21 year old man and a 21 year old woman accompanied by a fourteen year old girl had all been […]

Man, 36, charged with mobile phone theft

Police in Kilkeel have arrested and charged a 36 year old man following the theft of a mobile phone. A report was received of a Samsung mobile phone being stolen from take away premises on Newry Street, Kilkeel, just before 1pm on Monday, 21st October. Two men were observed in the premises and descriptions were […]

Hazzard warns of carbon monoxide poisoning dangers

Sinn Féin MLA Chris Hazzard has asked people to be aware of the dangers of carbon monoxide poisoning. Speaking to Newry Times, Hazzard said, “As we approach Carbon Monoxide Awareness Month I am calling on people to be aware of the dangers. “Carbon monoxide is an odorless gas that kills and unfortunately over the past […]

£100,000 for Newry Children’s Art Group

Newry Armagh Assembly Members Mickey Brady and Megan Fearon have welcomed a commitment of £100,000 funding from the Department of Culture for Sticky Fingers Children’s Art Project. The funding, which is subject to the approval of a business case, will be allocated to the ‘Small Size, Big Citizen’ festival which Sticky Fingers is delivering in […]

éirígí hit out at ‘reckless Newry joyriders’ after crash

The Newry branch of the socialist republican party, éirígí, has hit out at those responsible for recklessly driving a car at high-speed through the Derrybeg estate on Friday evening. The car eventually crashed through the garden wall of a home in Fifth Avenue in the estate. Local spokesperson for éirígí in the Newry area, Shane […]

Local Halloween festivals a huge success

Sinn Féin MLA Caitriona Ruane has praised all those who made Halloween a success in Hilltown, Rostrevor and Warrenpoint. Speaking to Newry Times, Ruane said, “I want to congratulate all the community and voluntary workers who put together successful Halloween festivals right across South Down. “I attended events in Rostrevor, Warrenpoint and Hilltown and every […]

Packed programme of events to help get your finances in order

The Financial Capability Partnership NI led by the Consumer Council, is bringing a whole host of events to the Newry and Mourne area as part of Money Week 2013 including a unique opportunity for consumers to get involved with a question and answer session chaired by UTV’s Frank Mitchell. Money Week is being held in […]







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