
Mulkerns EUROSPAR has become the first grocery business in the Newry area to receive WorldHost Business Recognition for Retail. WorldHost is a world-class customer service training programme that has already been used to train nearly one million people worldwide, including front-line staff in retail, hospitality, tourism and passenger transport for sporting and cultural events across […]
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The newly re-elected Member of Parliament Margaret Ritchie says she is delighted to be able to represent the people of South Down once again, particularly against a Tory majority government. Speaking after her re-election at Banbridge Leisure Centre, Margaret Ritchie said, “I want to thank the people of South Down for once again placing their […]
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Michaela O Hare has been named ‘Face of Buttercrane’ this week. The competition – which attracted over 170 entries – was shortlisted by social media to ten ladies who attended a casting event. An interview panel spoke to the top three finalists and this week named 24 year old Michaela the winner. Michaela, from Hilltown, […]
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Police in South Armagh are appealing for information following an incident at Cullaville Road, Crossmaglen, at around 1pm on Saturday 9th May. Police received a report that an elderly man had been struck in the face by a pellet, believed to have been shot from a passing vehicle. The man was out in a field […]
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éirígí in Newry have urged residents in the Derrybeg and Carnagat areas to remain vigilant following a spate of thefts in the area in recent weeks. This comes after a number of residents approached the socialist Republican Party to report that they had found themselves targeted by the thieves. éirígí’s Newry representative and local community […]
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Police in Newry are appealing for information following an assault. Sometime between 10.30pm and 10.45pm on Sunday, 3rd May, it was reported that a 21 year old man was assaulted outside licensed premises on North Street. The man sustained head and facial injuries. Speaking to Newry Times, Constable Garry Young said, “We would like to […]
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Justina MacDonald from Hilltown is aiming to raise lots of dough for the MS Society by getting involved in Cake Break which is taking place on the 15th May. The mouth-watering event is aiming to raise over £300,000 throughout the UK to support people living with multiple sclerosis (MS). The condition, which attacks the central […]

Newry, Mourne and Down District Council is giving away two tickets to the Dubai Duty Free Irish Open at Royal County Down, Newcastle (28-31 May 2015), courtesy of the European Tour’s Irish Open. This year’s Irish Open is hosted by The Rory Foundation and a large number of golfing stars have already confirmed to play […]

DOWN ACFL DIVISION ONE – MATCHDAY THREE ROSTREVOR 1-09 – 0-14 MAYOBRIDGE By Kieran McNally Mayobridge survived goal chances and a second-half dismissal to grind out a two-point victory at a frustrated Rostrevor on Friday night. The early development of Stefan White’s Reds seems to be showing signs of promise despite the side’s winless start […]
May 11 2015 | Posted in
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More than 80% of us travel to work by car. This week (11th-17th May) is Walk to Work Week so the Public Health Agency (PHA) is encouraging everyone to leave the car at home to boost your health. Being more physically active and reaching the Chief Medical Officer’s recommended target of a minimum 150 minutes […]
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