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Archive for: February, 2014

Kennedy comments as Coroner’s Inquest into Kingsmills Massacre re-opens

Local UUP MLA Danny Kennedy has commented following the re-opening of the Coroner’s Inquest into the Kingsmills massacre. The Kingsmill Massacre took place on 5th January 1976 and although denied to this day by the Provisional IRA, many have attributed the carnage to them, despite an organization calling itself the ‘South Armagh Republican Action Force’ […]

Woman left ‘badly shaken’ after assault and attempted mugging

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

Police in Banbridge are appealing for information following an assault in the Bridge Street area on Saturday, 8th February. At approximately 3.15pm as a woman was walking along Bridge Street she was approached by an unknown man who asked her for money. When she refused the man grabbed her arm and attempted to grab her […]

Concerns for 200 Newry Teleperformance jobs

Up to 200 local jobs could be in jeopardy after the Newry branch of Teleperformance lost a major contract. Sinn Féin MP for Newry Armagh Conor Murphy raised concerns following the loss of what he described as ‘a major contract’ at the Newry-based Call Centre. Speaking to Newry Times, Murphy said, “Sinn Féin was contacted […]

‘VAT cut would encourage growth’ – Ritchie

South Down MP Margaret Richie will this week use a Parliamentary motion in Westminster to call for a VAT reduction of at least nine per cent for the North’s hospitality and tourism sector, which she says is vital for the local economy. Ritchie says the cut should reflect the same decrease by the Irish Government […]

Newry car theft prompts police investigation

Police in Newry are appealing for information following the theft of guitars from a car on Armagh Road. Some time between 8pm and 8.30pm on Friday, 7th February, the rear passenger window of a black BMW car was smashed and three guitars taken and the alarm in the car was activated. The guitars are: a […]

‘Lá Mór na Gaeilge an uplifting event’ – Bradley

SDLP Irish language spokesperson and MLA for Newry and Armagh said today that the unsurpassed attendance at Lá Mór na Gaeilge over the weekend was an uplifting event for the Irish speaking community in this country. Bradley insisted that it ‘clearly shows the two governments the total disgust’ that Irish speakers feel about the downgrading […]

Newry hygienist shines at dental awards

A hygienist from an established dental practice in Newry is celebrating after being crowned the ‘Best Dental Care Professional’ in Northern Ireland. Zara McKibben from Appletree Dental Care learnt of her victory at the 2014 Irish Dentistry Awards ceremony, held at the beautiful Mansion House in Dublin last week. Zara told Newry Times, “It’s a […]

Bradley calls for Foras na Gaeilge to explain new funding arrangements

SDLP MLA for Newry and Armagh has invited Foras na Gaeilge to be questioned by Stormont’s Culture Arts and Leisure Committee about new funding arrangements for the Irish Language. Speaking to Newry Times, Bradley said, “Core funded organisations, which are currently outside the funding loop – Pobal, Ultach and Altram – will also give evidence […]

Call for witnesses after burglary

Police in Newtownhamilton are appealing for information following the report of a burglary of a house in the Dungormley Estate area. The burglary occurred sometime between Tuesday 11th February and the morning of Thursday 13th February. Anyone who noticed any suspicious activity in the area is asked to contact Newtownhamilton Police Station on 0845 600 […]

New Chair for CIPR Northern Ireland

Norbrook Laboratories’ Chris Love has been elected as the new Northern Ireland Chair of the Chartered Institute of Public Relations (CIPR). Currently employed at Norbrook in PR and Marketing and former owner of Love PR, Chris brings with him 12 years of experience as well as 2 years’ service as a CIPR committee member. Chris […]







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