
Police in Warrenpoint are appealing for information following three incidents of criminal damage. Some time between 12 noon and 5pm on Saturday, 7th December, a silver Ford Mondeo, parked in a car park on Oldtown Road, Annalong was damaged. The front windscreen and passenger door were damaged and the roof aerial broken. In the second […]
Jan 2 2014 | Posted in
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Sinn Féin recently held the official opening of their brand new constituency office on Charlotte Street in Warrenpoint. John O’Dowd MLA was the guest speaker at the event and cut the ribbon to officially open the new service. Speaking following the opening Caitríona Ruane MLA said, “It is great to see so many faces, both […]
Jan 2 2014 | Posted in
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Police in Newry are appealing for information following an assault in the smoking area of a bar on Francis Street. Some time between 11.30pm and 11.45pm a 20 year old man was assaulted resulting in a head injury and a chipped tooth. It is believed he was struck on the head from behind. Police are […]
Jan 1 2014 | Posted in
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£800 has been raised for Southern Area Hospice following the Newry Cruise charity cvent. Organised in partnership by Ignition 247, Newry and Mourne PSNI and Connect III, the event took place on Saturday, 7th December and over 800 modified and performance cars attended with more than 1000 people. The PSNI brought along their new modified R32 […]
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Police in Kilkeel are appealing for information following an incident of criminal damage. Police were on patrol in the Scrogg Road area around 3.20am on Sunday, 22nd December, when they observed a male painting grafitti on a stone wall in a play park. The male made off from police. He is described as 6ft tall […]
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The Arts Council of Northern Ireland is shining a spotlight on positive mental health by encouraging more people to take part in the arts. Findings from the Central Research Agency’s 2012 General Population Survey have shown that participating in arts activities as part of a group helps build self-confidence, concentration and problem-solving skills. Other known […]

SDLP MP for South Down Margaret Ritchie has raised concerns with Northern Ireland Minister Andrew Robathan regarding the reinstatement of the Aggregates Levy Credit Scheme in Northern Ireland. The scheme granted operators a reduction in the aggregates levy charge if they agreed to meet environmental requirements but it is currently suspended during a State Aid […]
Jan 1 2014 | Posted in
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