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Archive for: March, 2014

Men to appear in court on drugs charges

A 40 year old man and a 28 year old man have both been charged with possession of Class B drugs, possession of Class B drugs with intent to supply and cultivation of controlled drugs. Both men are due to appear at Armagh Magistrates Court. As is normal procedure, all charges will be reviewed by […]

‘Educational assessment must inform teaching and learning’ – Rogers

SDLP Education Spokesperson Seán Rogers MLA has expressed serious concerns about the end to Key Stage Assessment saying that assessment is only useful if it informs teaching and learning and the current Key Stage Assessments fail in this regard. “Assessment is a useful tool only if it informs teaching and learning then it is a […]

New look for Newtown’s Newry Street

Sinn Féin councillor Barra Ó Muiri has said he is delighted that funding he has lobbied for to improve derelict buildings in Newtownhamilton has been secured. Councillor Ó Muiri said, “I was delighted to receive confirmation from Newry & Mourne District Council’s Economic Development section that funding has been secured to enhance the derelict buildings […]

Fearon wants more women in politics

Sinn Féin Megan Fearon has welcomed a passing of her motion encouraging more women into politics. Speaking to the debate Fearon said, “I welcome the all party support for my motion calling on us to do more to encourage more women into politics. “Women have been failed by the political system and we are still […]

Newry doctor ‘punched twice in the face’ in Daisy Hill Hospital assault

Police in Newry are investigating an assault on a doctor at Daisy Hill Hospital. On Tuesday night, 11th March, a male doctor was treating a female patient when he was assaulted by her male companion. The doctor was punched in the face twice before the patient and the male made off. The assailant is described […]

Spate of Bessbrook thefts prompts police investigation

Local police are investigating a series of thefts and attempted thefts from vehicles in the Bessbrook area, which occurred between 10pm on Friday 7 March 2014 and 9am on Saturday 8th March 2014. It is believed that an attempt to steal a car was reported at the College Square West area, while attempts to steal […]

Anger at grave vandalism in Newry’s Monks Hill Cemetery

Speaking about two acts of vandalism which occurred at Monks Hill Cemetary on Thursday 13th and Saturday 15th March, Sinn Féin councillor Valerie Harte, who’s mother’s grave was among those attacked spoke of her disgust to Newry Times. “I am totally disgusted that anyone would deliberately damage a grave, however the fact that my recently […]

Cash taken in Newry burglary

Police in Newry are appealing for information following a burglary at business premises on Hilltown Road. At around midnight on Friday, 21st February, entry was gained to fuel supplier premises. A sum of cash was taken and it is believed the burglars made off across Hilltown Road and onto an adjoining road. Police are appealing […]

Plastic bags help raise awareness of Red Squirrels in Slieve Gullion

Money raised from the plastic bag levy will be helping the endangered red squirrel in Slieve Gullion, thanks to an award from the Northern Ireland Environment Agency’s Challenge Fund. Money raised every time someone uses a plastic bag will be used to create a red squirrel safari trail in Slieve Gullion Forest Park. This project […]

Newry students compete at Schools Debate

Pupils from St Colman’s College in Newry successfully argued the motion “This House believes that the well-being of society would be improved by greater use of public transport” at the Northern Ireland Schools Debating Competition quarter finals this week. Translink, who is supporting this initiative through its Life’s Better campaign, is seeking to engage with […]







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