
Cuan Mhuire, Ireland’s largest voluntary provider of Rehabilitation Treatment for individuals suffering from addiction and other related issues, has received funding from the Arts Council of Northern Ireland to provide a series of arts based workshops for service users. The funding of £4,986 is being used to provide music and ceramics classes that will run […]
Feb 17 2014 | Posted in
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SDLP MP for South Down Margaret Ritchie has called for the Treasury to immediately reduce the rate of VAT on tourism sector following her Westminster debate on the issue. Speaking after the debate, which received wide cross-party support, Ritchie said, “This debate demonstrated the strength of feeling on this issue. “The tourism industry is central […]
Feb 17 2014 | Posted in
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Police in Newry are appealing for information following two incidents of criminal damage that occurred on the afternoon of Friday 7th February. At approximately 1.15pm, it was reported that the back windscreen of a Renault car had been damaged in the Abbey Heights area. At approximately 2.05pm, it was reported that a Toyota car had […]
Feb 14 2014 | Posted in
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Cuan Mhuire, Ireland’s largest voluntary provider of support and rehabilitation treatment for individuals suffering from addiction and other related issues, is holding its annual fundraising Coffee Morning on Saturday March 1st and Sr Consilio Fitzgerald, founder of Cuan Mhuire, has extended an invitation to all to come along and enjoy the day. The event promises […]

SDLP Education Spokesperson Seán Rogers MLA has said that much more needs to be done to protect children and young people in Northern Ireland from the dangers of the internet, including cyberbullying. Speaking during a debate in the Assembly on the Safer Internet Day Campaign, Rogers said, “The internet is an incredible tool and has […]
Feb 14 2014 | Posted in
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Local police are investigating the report of a suspicious approach to a 13 year old boy in the Camlough Road area, Bessbrook near the playing fields on Wednesday, 12th February. It was reported that at around 4.45pm a dark coloured car pulled up beside the boy. The driver asked the boy to get into the […]
Feb 14 2014 | Posted in
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Valentine’s Day is the day to show your loved one you care. It is also Northern Ireland’s Sexual Health Awareness week, so the Public Health Agency (PHA) is asking everyone who is sexually active to protect their sexual health and that of their partner by being safe and getting tested if they have put themselves […]
Feb 14 2014 | Posted in
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Detectives in Newry are appealing for information following an attempted burglary which occurred on the Shaughan Road area of Belleeks at approximately 4.15pm on Friday 7th February 2014. A passing motorist attempted to apprehend the offender and whilst doing so was assaulted. He later attended hospital for his injuries which are not believed to be […]
Feb 14 2014 | Posted in
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A major police operation in the Parkhead Crescent area of Newry has ended after police discovered three pipe bombs and ammunition. Local police accompanied by army bomb disposal experts were at the scene, which is just yards from the busy Camlough Road, from early this morning. Today’s security operation comes just 12 hours after a […]
Feb 13 2014 | Posted in
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The local community is in mourning today after it emerged that a young Newry man has lost his life in America. Paul Lambert, aged in his 30’s, is from the Courtney Hill area of Newry. It is believed that he died as a result of a road accident in San Francisco where he was living […]
Feb 13 2014 | Posted in
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