
Police in Newry are appealing for information following the theft of a boiler system from a garden in Forest Hills. The theft occurred sometime between 16th and 23rd November and the system would have taken a considerable amount of time to remove. Police are appealing to anyone who witnessed the boiler being taken or has […]
Dec 5 2013 | Posted in
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Detectives in E District – which incorporates Newry and Mourne – have launched an investigation into a company which sells electricity saving devices. Police say they were made aware of concerns about the device from a consumer who found that the equipment did not provide the promised reductions. Independent tests on the device, which is […]
Dec 4 2013 | Posted in
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SDLP South Down MP Margaret Ritchie spoke in this week’s Westminster debate to draw attention to the increasing problem of cyber bullying. Speaking in the debate Ritchie said there was no doubt that cyber-bullying was perpetrated with a large degree of anonymity and distance, which makes it particularly frightening for children. “With the increased use […]

Camlough man Cathal Lennon has guided Ireland to World Cup glory in Perth, Australia. The former Portadown and Newry winger guided his team of exiles to a 4-2 victory over the The Democratic Republic of the Congo in the final recently. Speaking to Newry Times reporter Sean O’Siridean, Cathal described it as a ‘proud moment’ […]
Dec 4 2013 | Posted in
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Sinn Féin MLA Caitriona Ruane has called for more action to protect women from domestic violence after attending a coffee morning hosted by Women’s Aid in Sean Hollywood’s Arts Centre in Newry. Speaking to Newry Times, Ruane said, “I attended this coffee morning to mark ‘International Violence for the Elimination of Violence against Women’ and […]
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Police in Newry have uncovered a cannabis factory during a search of a property in Edward Street. Officers from the local Tactical Crime Team conducted a search under the Misuse of Drugs Act on Tuesday morning, 3rd December. Police recovered 40 cannabis plants in an outside shed. A 46 year old male was later arrested […]
Dec 4 2013 | Posted in
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B/E Aerospace at Kilkeel has built its 100,000th ‘pax’ (passenger seat place) this year, a landmark production achievement for a company which already manufactures more than a quarter of the world’s airline seating. Martin McGinley, Managing Director & Vice President of B/E Aerospace Kilkeel, congratulated the 830 employees, stating, “This is a fantastic achievement and […]
Dec 4 2013 | Posted in
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With temperatures forecast to plummet this week, SDLP MLA Karen McKevitt is urging residents to protect their homes against frozen pipes. The South Down assemblywoman spoke to Newry Times and warned, “No one will forget the sub-Arctic temperatures we had to shiver through for several weeks in recent winters, and the chaos that caused for […]
Dec 4 2013 | Posted in
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On Sunday 29th September, Bellinis Newry were the hosts for the 6th Annual Darts Tournament in honour of Christopher Sexton. A very enjoyable day was had by all and £385 was raised for PIPS Newry & Mourne in the process. Thanks was extended to Bellinis for hosting the event and all those who sold tickets […]
Dec 4 2013 | Posted in
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Newry and Mourne District Council is inviting applications from practitioners in all artforms, born or residing within the Newry and Mourne District Council area, for a bursary which will enable them to spend two weeks at the Tyrone Guthrie Centre, Co.Monaghan. The Bursary covers all board and lodging plus the use of a studio if […]