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Archive for: October, 2015

Two arrests in connection with Newry and South Armagh burglaries

Detectives from Reactive and Organised Crime have charged a further two men following four burglaries in Longfield Heights, Newry, and Blaney Road and Newry Road in Crossmaglen on 13th October. A vehicle, an old-style blue Audi, has also been seized as part of the investigation. Speaking to Newry Times, Detective Inspector David Henderson said, “We […]

Newry City Ladies captain Aoife Lennon scoops NIWFA Player of the Year Award

Members of the women’s football community joined special guests at a gala dinner to celebrate the end of another successful season. The 38th season proved to be the most exciting yet with the Premier League title decided on the last day when Newry City Ladies dramatically clinched the trophy ahead of Linfield Ladies. In the […]

South Armagh arrests after discovery of counterfeit clothing and makeup

Police in South Armagh, supported by TSG officers, have arrested two people for counterfeit offences following planned searches in Crossmaglen. Officers conducted searches in Blaney Road on Friday, 9th October, and recovered a large quantity of suspected counterfeit goods. Two rooms of the property were arranged as viewing areas while a third room was used […]

Postal services withdrawn from Bessbrook estate after dog attacks

Councillor Roisin Mulgrew has expressed her concerns over the withdrawal of postal delivery services from Dobson’s Way in Bessbrook. “Over the last few weeks I have been inundated with complaints regarding vicious dogs within the Dobson’s Way development,” she said. “I have followed up these complaints by talking to the dog wardens, Environmental Health and […]

‘OFMdFM inconsistency shows dysfunction, incompetence or both’ – Bradley

SDLP Deputy Chairman of the Finance Committee Dominic Bradley MLA has criticised the inconsistency between the First Minister and deputy First Minister in their testimony concerning the sale of NAMA’s northern property portfolio. Speaking to the Finance Committee, Mr Robinson claimed that the deputy First Minister was kept informed about meetings between DUP Ministers and […]

‘Get back to your desk and address cancer diagnosis waiting times,’ – Rogers tells Health Minister

South Down SDLP MLA Seán Rogers has called on the Health Minister to get back to his desk to address the waiting times for those diagnosed with cancer. Speaking at a debate in the Assembly recently, Rogers called on the DUP Minister to “cast aside the politics and think of your cancer patients.” “Every day, […]

Raise a hand for hygiene on Global Handwashing Day

Good hand hygiene will help reduce the risk of spreading winter viruses so the Public Health Agency (PHA) is reminding people of the importance of washing their hands on Global Handwashing Day 2015, 15th October. The theme of the day is “Raise a Hand for Hygiene” encouraging people to become hand hygiene champions and encouraging […]

Newry police work to reduce anti-social behaviour

Police in Newry, Mourne and Down, in partnership with the local Policing and Community Safety Partnership (PCSP), are focusing on reducing anti-social behaviour during October. During the coming weeks police hope to raise awareness of the issues surrounding anti-social behaviour and what Police and partner organisations are doing in your area to address it. Officers […]

‘Who Do You Think You Are?’ Find out in PRONI

Culture Minister, Carál Ní Chuilín, has encouraged people to avail of the records held in PRONI. The Minister was speaking before the broadcast of ‘Who Do You Think You Are?’ on BBC One. The Minister said, “Back in February, the BBC production team visited PRONI to help research the family history of writer and actor, […]

Local woman raises £1,154 for Newry Samaritans

Energetic Warrenpoint resident Creina Fegan has turned her love of sports into a nice little earner for her favourite charity. This year she entered an Open Water Swim in Co Wicklow and spent the summer gathering sponsorship and training. Over the last few months Creina and her five fellow Newry-mermaids could be seen, almost daily, […]







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