
The eagerly anticipated and hugely popular Lislea Annual Drama Festival begins on Saturday 22nd February in The Old School House Theatre. The festival programme invites patrons to see mouth-watering productions, beginning with a fantastic weekend of theatre. This year the Festival Committee have built upon their excellent relations with drama groups the length and breadth […]

Police in Warrenpoint are appealing for information following the theft of a trailer and generator. Some time between 2pm and 4.30pm on Tuesday, 4th February, a 8ft by 4ft trailer and a 10KW Hyundai Generator were taken from a yard at Kilbroney Valley, Rostrevor. The trailer bears registration mark GIG 4974. Police are appealing to […]
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Teenagers in Northern Ireland claim they have no time to exercise, according to recent research by Action Cancer on behalf of its Health Action Programme. The survey, which was carried out amongst 450 young people in Northern Ireland, found that despite claiming to be time-poor, teenagers still spend several hours a day on phones, tablets […]
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SDLP Spokesperson for Culture, Arts and Leisure Karen McKevitt MLA has warmly welcomed news that the Royal County Down golf course in Newcastle is tipped to host the Irish Open Golf Tournament. The South Down MLA said, “I am delighted that the prestigious Irish Open looks set to be hosted north of the border once […]
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Sinn Féin MLA Megan Fearon has welcomed the announcement that two of the leading universities in the South are to review the criteria for entrance for students from the North. Speaking to Newry Times, Fearon stated, “The news that both Trinity College and University College Dublin are to review their entrance criteria for students from […]
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Sinn Féin Councillor Dáire Hughes has been elected to the position of joint Chairperson of the Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) Committee. The MOU committee has representatives from Newry and Mourne District Council, Louth Local Authorities and now Down District Council. It meets on a regular basis to discuss areas of mutual interest to the region. […]
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Branding the Assembly regulation of private landlords ‘a toothless tiger’ Sinn Fein MLA Caitriona Ruane has called for an end of spending public money in order to fund the failings of private landlords. Speaking to Newry Times, Ruane said, “The ‘light touch’ regulation of private landlords introduced by the Department of Social Development is clearly […]
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As part of their focus on rural and agricultural crime during February, Police in South Down are hosting a trailer marking event. South Down Neighbourhood Policing Team will attend Hilltown Mart between 10am and 4pm on Friday, 21st February. Those attending are invited to bring along their trailers which will be marked by the Neighbourhood […]

Dear Editor, In recent times the media have highlighted the reoccurring problem of dog fouling and the associated environmental health risks. As District councils continue to take the lead tightening down on the scourge which all us especially responsible dog owners welcome. However hark at District Councils selectively barking on about dog fouling and the […]

South Down MP Margaret Ritchie has described the proposed withdrawal of the fracture unit at Daisy Hill Hospital in Newry to Craigavon as a ‘slap in the face’ for people in the area. Ritchie understands the plan will see the unit close in three weeks, which she says will cause considerable inconvenience for those who […]
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