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Archive for: December, 2013

Police relaunch Newry ‘text alert system’

Local police have relaunched their popular text alert system across Armagh, Banbridge, Craigavon and Newry and Mourne. The system provides a quick and easy mechanism for police to alert the public to important local issues. Registered users will receive live text alerts (SMS) of incidents in their local area and should respond by phoning 0845 […]

Louis Vuitton handbag and iPad among stolen items in Newry burglary

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Police in Newry are appealing for information following two burglaries overnight between Friday, 6th December and Saturday morning, 7th December. Entry was forced to a house in Kilvarragh and an Apple laptop taken. In the second incident entry was gained to a house in Edencrieve and an Ipad, Louis Vuitton handbag and sum of cash […]

‘Pay day loan sharks look forward to Christmas’ – Rogers

SDLP MLA Seán Rogers has voiced his concern that financial pressures could lead some families into a spiral of debt for 2014. The South Down representative is fearful that unscrupulous money lenders and payday loans operators will prey on the vulnerable financial position of many families as they try and fund the Christmas holiday period. […]

Large turnout for local digital event

Upwards of 55 companies from Armagh, Down, Tyrone, Louth and Monaghan attended a recent cross-border digital business event. The Digital & Social Media Marketing Event, which took place at Banbridge Enterprise Centre, informed local firms on how digital marketing can assist them develop their business, particularly when trading on a cross-border basis. The workshop was […]

Police investigate South Armagh theft

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Police in Newtownhamilton are investigating the report of the theft of cattle from a farm property in the Ballard Road area of south Armagh. The theft of 11 animals consisting of bulls, heifers and a cow was reported on Wednesday 4th December. Police would ask anyone who may have noticed any suspicious activity in the […]

Letters to the Editor – ‘Homeless sit-out by Newry youth workers a selfless, kind act’

Dear Editor, Re: October Homeless sit out. I feel I must write to you to bring to your attention and that of your readership a selfless kind act by members of our community. Recently a group of youth workers in Newry in co ordination with youth clubs from Barcroft, Parkhead, Whitegates and members of the […]

‘Dog food discovery raises serious concerns’ – Ritchie

SDLP MP Margaret Ritchie has expressed serious concern that dog food is believed to have ended up in the food chain in an “industrial-scale” in Northern Ireland. Ritchie was speaking following the publication of The Elliot Review into food contamination. Speaking from the House of Commons, the South Down MLA said, “It is deeply troubling […]

‘Minister bowing to pressure is welcome news’ – McKevitt

SDLP MLA for South Down Karen McKevitt has expressed delight that the Health and Social Care Board has decided to extend the consultation on a regional day opportunities model for learning disability until the 10th of January. McKevitt has raised the issue directly with the Minister, asking specifically for an extension so that the wider […]

Money and jewellry taken in Newry burglary

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Police in Newry are appealing for information following the report of a burglary at a house in the Flagstaff Road area on Saturday 7th December. Entry was gained sometime between 9.15am on Friday 6th December and 10.30am on Saturday 7th December, by forcing a rear window. A search of the property was carried out and […]

Several local schools successful in AED bid

SDLP South Down MLA and spokesperson for Culture, Arts and Leisure Karen McKevitt has congratulated all pupils and staff from the forty five schools selected to receive an Automated External Defibrillator (AED) as part of the legacy of the recent World Police and Fire Games 2013. Successful schools in the Newry and Mourne and Down […]







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