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Archive for: May, 2015

Appeal for witnesses after Carnagat incident

Police in Newry are appealing for information after a shed was broken into. Sometime between Thursday, 16th April and Saturday, 18th April, a shed in Carnagat Park was entered. Nothing was taken. Constable Mark Jennings explained, “We would like to hear from anyone who has information in relation to this incident or noticed any activity […]

‘£200m lost to economy through unclaimed elderly benefits’ – Murphy

Sinn Féin Economic Spokesperson Conor Murphy has said it is ‘quite shocking’ at a time when older people suffer from persistent high levels of poverty that nearly £200m of benefits are going unclaimed. Speaking to Newry Times, Murphy said, “At present many older people entitled to Pension Credit, Housing Benefit or Lone Pensioner Credit are […]

‘Drivers, slow down or face prosecution’, warns Newry Councillor

Councillor Fitzpatrick is urging drivers to slow down or face prosecution. The SDLP Crotlieve Councillor issued the warning following repeated instances of speeding along Newry Road, Mayobridge, in close proximity to local school, St Patrick’s Primary. Councillor Fitzpatrick said, “Drivers need to be aware of pedestrians, particularly the local school children who cross the busy […]

Kimmins urges vigilance after local theft

Sinn Fein councillor Liz Kimmins has called on people to be vigilant following the theft of fuel from machinery in the area. “Thieves have attempted to steal fuel from two diggers parked at a house on the Ballintemple Road on Monday night,” she said. “The diggers had their hydraulic pipes cut but they only managed […]

Anthony Toner brings new album tour to Down Arts Centre

Belfast singer/songwriter Anthony Toner is back on the road with a brand new album, Miles & Weather, his sixth collection of original material, and he will be playing songs from the new album as well as old favourites, at Down Arts Centre on Friday 22nd May at 8pm. There’s been a lot of water under […]

Spate of Warrenpoint burglaries investigated by police

Police in Warrenpoint are appealing for information after garden equipment and a bike were stolen. Sometime overnight between Friday, 24th April and Saturday, 25th April, entry was gained to a shed at a property in Clermont Gardens. A petrol lawnmower and petrol strimmer were taken. At another property in Clermont gardens, a maroon coloured ladies […]

Final deadline for entries to €280,000 Seedcorn investor readiness competition

The environment has never been better for start-ups to attract early stage financing according to InterTradeIreland at the final call for entries for the All-Island Seedcorn Investor Readiness Competition, which closes on Friday 29th May. The competition, which supports young innovative companies, offers a share of a €280,000 total cash prize, with no equity stake […]

Road safety message driven home to Warrenpoint school

Local insurance broker Autoline Insurance Group has delivered its interactive ‘2 Young 2 Die’ road education workshop to 70 Year 13 pupils at St Mark’s High School, Warrenpoint. The completion of the workshop recently marks the end of Autoline’s road education programme for the 2014/15 school calendar year, during which the broker has delivered the […]

Information sought after South Armagh burglary

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Police in Newtownhamilton are appealing for information following a burglary. Sometime between 1.50pm and 3.30pm on Friday, 24th April, an out-house at a property on Ballynaclosha Road, Silverbridge, was entered. A red Castlegarden ride on lawnmower, a red Castlegarden electric mower, a petrol driven strimmer with cream coloured masking tape on the handles and a […]

Cash and jewellery taken in Newry burglary

Police in Newry are appealing for information following a burglary in Drumgullion Avenue. Sometime between 10.30am and 11.40am on Thursday, 30th April, entry was forced to a house in Drumgullion Avenue. A small sum of cash and a quantity of jewellery were taken. Speaking to Newry Times, Constable Steven Lawson said, “Three males were seen […]







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