
Police in South Down are appealing for information following the theft of a tractor. Speaking to Newry Times, Constable Gerard Patton explained, “Some time between Tuesday, 28 October and Friday, 31 October, a blue Ford Dexter tractor was taken from a shed on Derryleckagh Road in Warrenpoint. “We would like to hear from anyone who […]
Nov 21 2014 | Posted in
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The Stroke Association is in need of volunteers in the Newry area to work as part of a communication skills development programme for stroke survivors who have aphasia (communication difficulties). The Stroke Association is the only UK wide charity solely dedicated to combating stroke in people of all ages. Their services directly help people affected […]

Police in South Down are appealing for information following an attempted burglary in Kilkeel. Speaking to Newry Times, Constable Paul Bloomer explained, “We received a report of an alarm sounding at a house in Manse Road just before 10pm on Sunday, 26th October. “We attended and found that the back door had been forced however […]
Nov 21 2014 | Posted in
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Saturday 31 May 2014 was the date for a Tramps Ball held by Victoria Unity Masonic Lodge No 296, Banbridge. The chosen charity for Victoria Unity Masonic Lodge was PIPS Newry and Mourne. A princely sum of £500.00 was raised by the Lodge members, friends and family while having a great time. The function hall […]
Nov 21 2014 | Posted in
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Newry & Mourne Sinn Féin Councillor Roisin Mulgrew has described the latest public meeting in Bessbrook which discussed the escalation of serious anti social and criminal activity in the village, as positive and encouraging. The local Councillor explained, “In response to growing concerns about the rise of serious anti social and criminal activity from many […]
Nov 20 2014 | Posted in
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SDLP Finance Spokesperson and MLA for Newry and Armagh Dominic Bradley has said that proposed cuts to the Fire and Rescue Service are an attack on front line services. He was commenting on the Health Minister’s plan to reduce the budget by 15% equating to £11.1m of a cut. Bradley said, “We were told by […]
Nov 20 2014 | Posted in
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Students from Newry are preparing to start a business as they take part in the Company Programme with local charity Young Enterprise. The Company Programme will see 16-18 year olds from Newtownhamilton High School, St Columban’s College, St Joseph’s High School and St Mark’s High School develop marketable products or services and business plans under […]
Nov 20 2014 | Posted in
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Local MLA Mickey Brady has praised the services of support and care provided by local charity PIPS Newry & Mourne. Speaking after recently attending the AGM of PIPS Newry & Mourne told Newry Times, “PIPS Newry & Mourne offers the community a targeted response to suicide and self harm and is the leading suicide charity […]
Nov 20 2014 | Posted in
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School children across Northern Ireland challenged business leaders from the ICT sector to do more to support information technology programmes in schools. The Sentinus IT’s Your Choice Breakfast briefing, held at Riddel Hall addresses the need for more ‘real world’ technology insight in schools from local ICT companies. Sentinus is an educational charity, working with […]
Nov 20 2014 | Posted in
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This year Halloween was celebrated at the Cloughmor Inn in Rostrevor by all the locals for PIPS Newry and Mourne. Local girl Laura Clerkin, a volunteer for PIPS N&M, organised a fancy dress party for the charity and the night was a great hit. On the 1st November, everyone gathered together for a party down […]
Nov 20 2014 | Posted in
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