
Police in Newry are asking for the support of all sections of the community to ensure that this year’s St Patrick’s Day celebrations run successfully and smoothly. A full programme of events has been organised and police will provide patrols throughout the area and assistance where needed. A parade will take place through the city […]
Mar 13 2014 | Posted in
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South Down Assembly Member Seán Rogers has joined with colleagues in Parliament Buildings to support the Alzheimer’s Society’s bid to promote dementia friendly communities. The South Down MLA, who praised the good work of the Society said, “Through developing a better understanding of dementia and its effects on everyday life we all have the ability […]
Mar 13 2014 | Posted in
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Sinn Féin MP Conor Murphy said that British Secretary of State Theresa Villiers comments regarding the North and the OTR issue ‘display yet again her government’s partisan view when it comes to the North’. The Newry/Armagh MP said, “Theresa Villiers talks about victims of the conflict in the North but yet not once does she […]
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Police in E District (Armagh, Banbridge Craigavon and Newry and Mourne) will be focusing on violent crime during the month of March. Police insist that violent crime is unacceptable in any of its forms and police are determined to tackle this issue head on. Assaults fuelled by alcohol or drugs, domestic violence and assault on […]
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A local charity which provides patient support group meetings with specialist speakers to help patients manage their illness has been awarded £1,000 as part of Progressive Building Society’s Community Awards Scheme. The Newry and Mourne M.E/Fibromyalgia support group, based in Newry, Co Down was awarded the donation after being nominated for financial support by a […]
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Newry City Councillor Charlie Casey has called on the Southern Trust to look into the viability of an ATM machine being placed in the hospital facility. Speaking on the matter the Sinn Féin Councillor told Newry Times, “I am calling on the Southern Trust Management to seriously consider the prospect of installing an ATM machine […]
Mar 12 2014 | Posted in
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Police in Newry are appealing for information after a report of criminal damage and theft at the Dublin Road area on Friday 7th March Sometime between 00:00am and 7am, it was reported that a van was damaged in the area. Two pairs of sunglasses and a quantity of tools were stolen, as entry was gained […]
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Sinn Féin Newry & Mourne Councillor Sinead Ennis has described alleged ‘PSNI harassment’ of young people carrying hurls as ‘completely unacceptable and wrong.’ The Crotlieve councillor was commenting following her attendance at a demonstration on Saturday 8th March on the former site of Andersonstown Barracks, Belfast. “I attended a demonstration arranged by members of the […]
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Police in Newry are appealing for information after a report of theft at the Barr Road, Belleeks area. Sometime between 00:00am and 7am on Sunday 2nd March, it was reported that a two Berth caravan was stolen from the area. The caravan is described as having a dark green stripe along its side. The PSNI […]
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SDLP European Election Candidate, Alex Attwood MLA, has said that there are industries in South Down that are leading the fight against the economic downturn in Northern Ireland through innovation and collaboration. Attwood made the comments during a visit to the area where he met with industry leaders, community groups and small businesses. Speaking to […]
Mar 12 2014 | Posted in
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