
Police in Newry have arrested a 31 year old man following a search in the Belleeks area. During the search on Friday, 28th March, a lorry, Transit van, mobile phones, pumping equipment and more than 16,000 Euro cash was recovered. A 31 year old man was arrested for possession of articles for use in fraud […]
Apr 3 2014 | Posted in
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The Newry and Mourne Policing and Community Safety Partnership (PCSP) has confirmed that the Pilot Community Warden scheme in the Newry and Mourne District Council Area has ended after the 3 month trial period. The PCSP had identified the need to address the level of night time related accidents and attacks often fuelled by alcohol, […]
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Patients coming to Daisy Hill Hospital are now able to check themselves in for appointments using a new Self Check-in Kiosk. The Kiosk has been installed in the Outpatients department at the hospital and patients are already seeing the benefits. Anita Carroll, Southern Trust Assistant Director of Acute Services explained, “This new technology will reduce […]
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President of Queen’s University Students’ Union, Niall McShane, will combine four runs in an eight week period to raise £4,000 for local charities. Benefitting from this remarkable feat will be the Michaela Foundation, MacMillan Cancer Support, Age NI and Northern Ireland Chest, Heart & Stroke. The fundraising challenge, known as ‘RUN 4 RAG’, requires Niall […]
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The safety of second hand electrical goods will be under the spotlight at an informative event in Lough Neagh Discovery Centre, Craigavon this April. Southern Group Environmental Health Committee in conjunction with the Environmental Health Department of Newry and Mourne District District Council have organised the event, which will take place on Thursday 10th April […]

A new business ideas bank specifically destined for border-based business owners and entrepreneurs has already identified 140 proposed innovations and technologies which are currently being assessed by technology and commercial teams contracted by recently established cross-border VITAL project. The £2.56m VITAL initiative funded by the EU’s INTERREG IVA Programme became operational in October 2013 and […]

SDLP Councillor Gillian Fitzpatrick has voiced her concerns about the increase in rural crime around the Mayobridge-Saval area. The Crotlieve Councillor said, “Recently there has been a spate of burglaries involving farm machinery which is of great concern. “There is an onus on everyone to look out for their neighbours and famers and to mark […]
Apr 2 2014 | Posted in
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Translink is reminding people from Newry to rethink their travel choices, following the announcement that its fares will be frozen throughout 2014. Travelling by coach can provide Newry passengers with great savings to help make their life better, for example passengers travelling daily from Newry to Belfast with Goldline can save up to £107.04 on […]
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Tullymurry House is a complex building dating back to the eighteenth century. It is a listed elegant Georgian country house which was facing an uncertain future due to lack of regular use. The Irish Landmark Trust was approached by the owners at the beginning of 2009 and a beneficial partnership with the owner was negotiated […]

The achievements of 22 participants who completed CRJI’s Accredited Training in Restorative Practices from across Newry’s Neighbourhood Renewal areas were recognised last Wednesday in Ballybot House. Amongst the successful participants were a number of sixth form students from St. Mary’s High School, PSNI officers from the Neighbourhood Policing Team, and several community representatives who all […]
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