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Archive for: February, 2014

Newry police to ‘focus on rural crime’ throughout February

Newry burglary: 5 masked intruders prevent occupants from leaving while ransacking house - Newry news

Police across E District, which incorporates Armagh, Banbridge, Craigavon and Newry and Mourne, will be focusing on rural crime during the month of February. Police say they have listened to concerns from the farming community and have responded with a targeted response to tackling thefts of farm machinery and providing advice and guidance on protecting […]

One in three men fancy curvy celebs over size zero’s, new poll reveals

Curvaceous blond Holly Willoughby topped the most wanted female celebrity Valentines date this year, drawing in over a third of the nation’s male votes according to a new survey. Closely behind Holly, it appears almost a quarter (23%) of males wish for an intimate date with the beautiful blue-eyed, dark haired Katy Perry. And famous […]

Ministers commend Warrenpoint Software Testers Academy Graduate Robert Love

Employment and Learning Minister, Dr Stephen Farry and Enterprise, Trade and Investment Minister, Arlene Foster recently presented Robert Love from Warrenpoint with his certificate of achievement at an awards ceremony for graduates from the Software Testers’ Academy. The Academy trained 27 graduates with the skills and accredited qualifications identified by the 20 participating employers for […]

Major police operation underway in Newry after ‘suspicious objects’ discovered

Newry stabbing: 38-year-old man charged with attempted murder - Newry news

Another major police operation is underway today after reports that a number of suspicious objects were found in the Parkhead Crescent area of Newry. Local police accompanied by army bomb disposal experts are currently at the scene, which is just yards from the busy Camlough Road. Today’s security operation comes just 12 hours after a […]

Brady meets law society on legal aid cuts

Assembly Member for Newry & Armagh Mickey Brady met with Law Society Chief Executive Alan Hunter recently to discuss the impact of legal aid cuts on solicitor’s practices, clients and the community. Speaking after the meeting Brady told Newry Times, “I am extremely worried about the effects this proposed legislation will have on those who […]

George Clooney for Valentine’s Day?

What could be more romantic for Valentine’s Day than A Night With George? Or two? Women of Clonduff are hosting “Two nights with Geroge” next month. And with a free drinks reception hosted by Cavan-based Irish cream liqueur Coole Swan, it will provide the romance of blended Irish whiskey, Belgian white chocolate and Irish dairy […]

House and cars damaged after Newry pipe bomb attack

Newry stabbing: 38-year-old man charged with attempted murder - Newry news

A suspected pipe bomb has exploded in Newry this evening causing damage to a house and several cars. The explosion is reported to have happened at around 8:30pm in Patrician Park, just yards from the Dublin Road. Police are currently at the scene and have cordoned off the area. There are no reports of any […]

Rostrevor Road damaged as severe weather continues to wreak havoc

A call has been made for a comprehensive safety review of the protective sea wall between Warrenpoint and Rostrevor after it partly collapsed following a combination of battering by heavy waves and storm flooding. SDLP Councillor Connaire McGreevy said that Roads Minister Danny Kennedy “had failed in his duty of care” by not putting in […]

Stolen car ploughs into fence in Newry incident

Newry burglary: 5 masked intruders prevent occupants from leaving while ransacking house - Newry news

Police in Newry are appealing for information following a road traffic collision in Flagstaff Court. Around 10pm on Thursday, 6th February, a blue Renault Megane Coupe collided with a fence at the back of a house before the occupants of the car made off. Police were able to confirm that the car had been stolen […]

‘Welcome for Fianna Fáil leaders support for Narrow Water Bridge’ – Ruane

Sinn Féin MLA Caitriona Ruane has welcomed the comments from leader of Fianna Fáil Micheál Martin that the failure by the Irish Government to commit funding to the Narrow Water Bridge was a disgrace. Speaking to Newry Times, Ruane stated, “During a debate on the North in the Dáil Micheál Martin leader of Fianna Fáil […]







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