Duncan McCausland, Chairman of the Independent Complaints Panel (ICP) that oversees the Northern Ireland’s Responsible Promotion and Retail of Alcohol Code has welcomed the news that its complaint against Red Army Vodka has been upheld. The ICP made a formal complaint to the Portman Group, the body that oversees the UK code for the Naming, […]
Detectives in Newry have recovered 16 cars following the planned search of premises on the Crossan Road in Newry. During the search on Monday afternoon, 14th April, a number of cars, of makes including BMWS, Volkswagen, Citroen, Mercedes, Chrysler and Saab, were seized. A number of these vehicles are believed to have been stolen and […]
The Police Service of Northern Ireland has launched a new non-emergency telephone number. Any member of the public who wants to speak to police about a non-emergency matter should now dial 101. This new number replaces the 0845 600 8000 number that has been in use for several years. Police in Newry and Mourne have […]
SDLP council candidate for Newry, Kevin McAteer has said his party will oppose any plans to reduce services at the Stroke Unit at Daisy Hill Hospital. Speaking after a meeting between an SDLP delegation and senior Southern Health Trust managers McAteer said, “We have an excellent model in the Stroke Unit at Daisy Hill, which […]
470 young people from the across Northern Ireland have received their Millennium Volunteers Award of Excellence from Mervyn Storey MLA, Chair of the Northern Ireland Education Committee, at a celebration organised by Volunteer Now and held at the iconic Titanic Belfast. The Awards recognise the sustained volunteering commitment given by young people through the Millennium […]
Around 80 pupils from three local Primary Schools took part in a Tag Rugby Blitz at Newry RFC recently. The participating schools; St. Joeseph’s PS Bessbrook, Bessbrook PS and St. Patrick’s PS The Meadow, brought two teams each. The event was organised by Ulster Rugby’s Community Rugby Coach Jonathon Graham with support from development officers […]
Local dancing duo Gerald and Patricia Malone from Shall We Dance Newry are now offering to share their wealth of dancing knowledge with local couples preparing for the ‘First Dance’ on their Wedding day. Gerald and Patricia can help you prepare for your first dance as a couple and they are also offering packages for […]
Detectives in Newry are appealing for information following the report of a robbery at a house in the Benagh Road area on Wednesday 9th April. It was reported that shortly after midday three men called to a house in the area dressed as workmen and gained entry to the house. Once inside a suspected firearm […]
Translink is offering bus and rail passengers eggstra-value travel this Easter as it launches its seasonal fares running 12th – 27th April. There is plenty going on in Newry throughout the Easter holidays; for instance why not take advantage of the £20 Family and Friends ticket which provides one day unlimited travel for up to […]
Haldane Fisher are offering fantastic savings of up to 45% on selected bathroom ranges in their spring Bathroom Sale. Sale items include hundreds of products covering a wide variety of brands and ranges, catering for all design and budget requirements. Products included in the sale include; showers, trays, doors and enclosures, baths, basins, toilets, furniture, […]
