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Archive for: December, 2013

Tragic death of schoolboy shocks community

Sinn Fein elected representatives in the Armagh area have united to offer their sincere condolences to the parents, family, friends and teachers of the young boy who passed away on Friday morning. Sinn Fein Assembly member, Cathal Boylan said, “I am sure I speak for everyone in offering sincere condolences to this young boy’s parents […]

Man, 32, arrested after Newry robbery

Police in Newry have arrested a 32 year old man following a robbery in the Mall area. Around 2.45pm on Friday, 29th November, a 48 year old man was assaulted by another man who made off with cash and a perfume gift set. The assailant then attended a local chemist and attempted to return the […]

‘Narrow Water Bridge can be completed’, insists Ruane

Sinn Féin MLA Caitriona Ruane has asked Finance Minister Simon Hamilton what provision he is making to ensure that the Narrow Water Bridge goes ahead. Ruane said, “I took the opportunity to raise with the Finance Minister Simon Hamilton the issue of the Narrow Water Bridge. “The bridge is a major infrastructural project that can […]

Newry community warned to be vigilant after attempted scam

Police in Newry and Mourne are reminding the public to be vigilant of scams and ploys to defraud you of money. The reminder comes following an incident where a member of the public responded to an advertisement in a newspaper for an offer of casual employment in crowd sourcing. This consists of customer service surveys […]

‘Without Consent It’s Rape’ presentation to Newry girl’s schools

Newry Neighbourhood Policing Team are helping young females to keep safe. The NPT came together with the local Rape Crime Unit, Crime Prevention and Newry and Mourne Policing and Community Safety Partnership recently to deliver a presentation on female safety at Sacred Heart Grammar School. Senior pupils from Sacred Heart Grammar School, St Mary’s High […]

John Dalzell’s sit out brings spirit of giving to Newry this Christmas

With the Winter season now in full swing John Dalzell MBE is getting suited and booted for the 22nd year of his sit out for The Southern Area Hospice. John Dalzell’s Sit Out, which has raised over £1m to date, is a challenge which sees him enduring the wet and windy weather of the Christmas […]

Police seek Newry gang after attack on 14 year old boy

Police in Banbridge are appealing for witnesses to an assault in the Huntly Road area on Friday 20th November. It was reported to police that at around 4pm as a 14 year old boy walked alone at River Walk he was punched in the face by a male who was one of a large group […]

Newry public told to be vigilant after scam call incidents

Sinn Féin councillor Sean Doran has called on local people to be wary of scam phone calls which have been targeting local people in recent weeks. Speaking to Newry Times, Doran said, “It has been brought to my attention on more than one occasion in recent weeks that people have been receiving calls from unknown […]

SDLP and Sinn Fein unite to save 134 Newry jobs

MP Conor Murphy says he will be meeting Tory Minister David Gauke to press him on the decision to close HMRC offices in Newry, Enniskillen and Derry. Speaking to Newry Times, Murphy said, “Given that the job losses affect Newry, Eniskillen and Derry myself and Michelle Gildernew have contacted fellow MPs Mark Durkan and Margaret […]

Foundation Degree proves to be “childs play” for Newry woman

A Foundation degree in Early Childhood Studies proved the right move for local woman Aine Kelly. A Foundation degree is a recognised Higher Education qualification in its own right and offers a progression route to an Honours degree at University. It allows flexible studying methods, which means that they are available to people already in […]







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