
Police in Newry are appealing for information following the report of an attack on a vulnerable man on the evening of Friday 28th February. The man is believed to have been making his way home along Canal Street when he was assaulted. The exact time and location of the assault is not clear at this […]
Mar 5 2014 | Posted in
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Local police, as part of Operation Torus, have arrested a 32 year old man on suspicion of possession of a class B controlled drug, possession of a class A controlled drug, possession of a class B controlled drug with intent to supply and possession of a class A controlled drug with intent to supply. The […]
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Following on from their very successful history course “Five Key Moments in Irish History” last year the Museum will host “Five Key Figures in Irish History” from 10th – 14th March, at 10am to 12pm. This course offers those who never studied Irish history the opportunity to know more about the events and people that […]

Officers from the local Tactical Crime Unit and CID, as part of Operation Torus, have arrested a 34 year old man following the discovery of a cannabis factory. Police recovered 72 cannabis plants during the search of a house in the Seaview Heights area of Newry on Tuesday, 4th March. The 34 year old was […]
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Police across E District (Armagh, Banbridge, Craigavon and Newry and Mourne) have marked more than 100 trailers and raised awareness of rural crime prevention measures during a month long focus on rural and agricultural crime. Officers across the district held Farm Watch and trailer marking events and created opportunities to meet with members of the […]
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The 24 Hour Domestic and Sexual Violence Helpline has been jointly launched by the Health Minster, Edwin Poots, Justice Minister, David Ford, and Social Development Minister, Nelson McCausland. The Helpline, which began operating in 2005, is managed by the Women’s Aid Federation NI (WAFNI). Set up for victims of domestic violence, the Helpline has now […]
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SDLP Finance spokesperson and MLA for Newry and Armagh Dominic Bradley has said that the devolution of fiscal powers would provide an opportunity to unlock the economic potential of the North. Speaking ahead of a debate in the Assembly, Bradley said, “The SDLP has long called for a commission to examine the case for the […]
Mar 5 2014 | Posted in
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South Down Sinn Féin MLA, Catríona Ruane has described DETI Minister, Arlene Foster’s comments on the proposed HGV levy which is being introduced by the British Government as further evidence of the need for transfer of full fiscal powers from Westminster to the Executive. The levy could see all HGV’s crossing the border from this […]
Mar 5 2014 | Posted in
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SDLP South Down MP Margaret Ritchie has said that Government intervention is now required to protect communities on the eastern coast of Ireland from the harmful impacts of ongoing leaks of radioactive discharges from the Sellafield nuclear re-processing plant. Ritchie said that we run the risk of Sellafield becoming the world’s dump for contaminated and […]
Mar 5 2014 | Posted in
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An amateur golfing duo from Newry won the prestigious national pairs title at the HowDidiDo National Matchplay Championship, in Portugal. Lifelong friends Tom Muldoon, who plays off 17, and four-handicapper Kevin Commins – both of whom play their golf at Warrenpoint GC – cruised to victory in the pairs event winning all of their contests […]
Mar 4 2014 | Posted in
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