
Local police are appealing for information following a burglary. Sometime between 8.30am on Tuesday, 3rd March and 1.30pm on Wednesday, 4th March, entry was gained to a detached garage at New Road in Silverbridge. A red coloured ‘Castlegarden’ ride on lawn mower was taken along with a variety of silver coloured ‘Snap-on’ tools which included […]
Mar 16 2015 | Posted in
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Excavator attachment manufacturer Hill Engineering, based in Newry is recognised industry wide for its innovative culture. Over the last two-years Hill has been presented with the PlantworxConstruction Machinery Exhibition’s Award for Innovation in the Engineering category and also the Queens Award for Enterprise in Innovation, which recognises excellence in UK business enterprise. Established in 1994, […]

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Police in Newry are appealing for information following a burglary at a house in Annsville on the evening of Thursday 26th February. Police received a report at around 8pm that three men had forced entry to the house by the back door. The men were disturbed by the occupant returning to the property and made […]
Mar 13 2015 | Posted in
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Local police have welcomed an order for the seizure of cash passed at Newry Magistrates’ Court recently. The court ordered that £1205 be seized under the Proceeds of Crime Act. It followed convictions for possession of Class B drugs, possession of a prohibited weapon and obstructing powers of search. Constable Warren Roberts explained, “During July […]
Mar 13 2015 | Posted in
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SDLP Councillor for Crotlieve Gillian Fitzpatrick has expressed her disappointment that Regional Development Minister Danny Kennedy has decided against updating the footway in Mayobridge and improving the Edentrumley Road junction. In October 2014, Councillor Fitzpatrick met with the Minister to discuss the need for an improved footpath at Mayobridge and road improvements at the Edentrumley […]
Mar 13 2015 | Posted in
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SDLP Westminster Representative Justin McNulty has called on the Stormont Executive to ensure businesses in Newry and South Armagh can avail of a vital Broadband Voucher Scheme which is worth up to £3000 to each business. McNulty was speaking after meeting with broadband providers this week. He explained, “Businesses in Newry and South Armagh are […]
Mar 13 2015 | Posted in
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Sinn Fein Councillor Liz Kimmins has written to Roads Service regarding the possibility of installing a footpath between Meigh and Slieve Gullion Forest Park. The local representative said she had been contacted by people in the area concerned with safety on the stretch of road. “I have been contacted by residents in Meigh regarding the […]
Mar 13 2015 | Posted in
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Newry Trades Union Council has called on local people to support the Strike Action by Public Sector workers against the social and economic aspects of the Stormont House Agreement this Friday 13th of March. Commenting on the Strike, Cara Murchan, the Chair person of Newry TUC said, “The strike this Friday 13th is about saving […]

Warrenpoint Town’s under 16 star Liam Kerr has completed a successful 1st stage trial at Bristol City. The young ‘Point midfielder has been in great form for his club this season, scoring an impressive 20 goals. Kerr travelled to Bristol with his father last week and was put through his paces. The club are very […]
Mar 12 2015 | Posted in
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