
Police in South Down are appealing for information after a number of trees were cut down in Annalong. Some time between 5pm on Sunday, 9th March and 11am on Monday, 10th March, 18 tress were chopped down on farmland in Turloughs Hill. Police are appealing to anyone who has information in relation to this incident […]
Mar 14 2014 | Posted in
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Rostrevor based aeronautical manufacturer Bradfor Ltd, which employs 96 people, was among twenty two businesses from across Northern Ireland today celebrating additional accreditation at Gold, Silver and Bronze levels against the prestigious Investors in People (IiP) framework. Employment and Learning Minister Dr Stephen Farry offered his congratulations to the organisations receiving their awards at a […]
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People with a learning disability are more likely to suffer from health inequalities than members of general population. The Public Health Agency (PHA), HSCB and the University of Ulster have hosted a conference which has showcased the work that has been done to date to promote the health and wellbeing of people with a learning […]
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SDLP MLA for Newry and Armagh and Party Finance spokesperson Dominic Bradley has expressed his shock at the death of Edward Haughey (Lord Ballyedmond) owner of Norbrook Laboratories, Newry’s largest employer, and of members of his staff. Commenting on the reports Bradley said, “Lord Ballyedmond’s death is a huge blow to his family and friends […]
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Alliance South Down spokesperson Councillor Patrick Clarke has welcomed that the Department of Agriculture and Rural Development has commenced the issue of payments to farmers under the 2014 Less Favoured Areas Compensatory Allowances Scheme (LFACA) totalling to approximately £25million. Subject to bank clearance farmers should start to see these payments arriving in their nominated bank […]
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Norbrook boss Lord Haughey is believed to have been killed this evening after a helicopter he was travelling in with several colleagues crashed in Norfolk, England. Police confirmed just minutes ago that four people died when the helicopter crashed in Gillingham at around 7:30pm this evening. The cause of the crash is as of yet […]
Mar 13 2014 | Posted in
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In our new column Newry Times columnist Sean O’Siridean takes a look back through the Newry of old. He takes a step back in time and looks at how history reported on Newry and the surrounding areas through past decades. Today Sean looks at the local link to the youngest ever Mayor of New York […]

Police in Newry are appealing for information following a creeper burglary in Laurel Hill. Some time overnight between Sunday, 9th March and Monday, 10th March entry was forced to the rear of a house. The house was ransacked and a sum of cash in £1 coins taken. Car keys were also taken and a red […]
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With increased traffic levels expected over the coming Bank Holiday weekend police are reminding drivers, motorcyclists and pedestrians to take extra care on the roads. E District Commander, Chief Superintendent Sam Cordner said, “Many people will be making the most of the long weekend and better weather to visit friends and family or take a […]
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South Down MP Margaret Ritchie has urged the Competition Commission to ensure that their report into the costs of private car insurance is made available soon, insisted that consumers need lower costs and accessibility to the insurance market. Speaking to Newry Times, Ritchie said, “Over the last couple of years many young people and older […]
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