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Archive for: November, 2015

Warning after recent ‘creeper burglaries’

Sinn Fein Councillor Mickey Larkin has called for increased vigilance by residents in the Mullaghbawn area following a number of creeper burglaries in the village. “A number of houses have been entered during the night by unscrupulous thugs seeking out car keys,” he told Newry Times. “Two cars have been stolen. During one incident the […]

Excitement builds for Santa’s arrival at Buttercrane, Newry

Christmas Celebrations in Buttercrane kick off with the Santa Parade at 6.30 pm and Christmas lights switch on at 7pm on Thursday 19th November. Join Santa and his friends Snuffles, Sniffles and Rudy as they arrive by Sleigh at Buttercrane to countdown to the big light switch on with IURFM before he takes up residence […]

Safety concerns in Derryleckagh

Sinn Féin Crotlieve Councillor Sinead Ennis has said a site meeting between residents, Transport NI and the PSNI about safety issues on the Derryleckagh Road was a ‘productive engagement’. “Following concerns raised by residents of the Derryleckagh Road, I requested a site meeting between DRD’s Transport NI, the PSNI and those who live along the […]

Bradley pays tribute to Quinn family campaign for justice

Members of the SDLP have paid tribute to what they have described as the ‘unrelenting and inspiring’ campaign for truth, justice and accountability mounted by Stephen and Breege Quinn following the murder of their son Paul in 2007 in South Armagh. Local MLA Dominic Bradley renewed his call on those within Sinn Féin with information […]

Handy new shower card helps to catch breast cancer early

A handy new shower card which shows women what signs to look out for when it comes to spotting possible breast cancer has been launched by the Public Health Agency (PHA) and breast cancer charity Pretty ‘n’ Pink. The waterproof card, which is designed to be kept in the bathroom or bedroom as a reminder […]

Call for information after South Armagh theft

Police in Newtownhamilton are appealing for information following the theft of cattle from Silverbridge. Sometime between 5pm on Thursday, 29th October and 7.30am on Friday, 30th October, 13 cattle were taken from a field on Drumalt Road. Constable Edwards said, “We would like to hear from anyone who has information in relation to the theft […]

Ritchie calls for reinstatement of High Speed Broadband fund

SDLP South Down MP Margaret Ritchie called for the British Government to reinstate a fund used to connect businesses to super fast broadband. Ritchie’s call follows an announcement from the British Government that faster internet is to become a legal right. She said, “High speed internet is no longer a luxury commodity for businesses. It’s […]

‘Our place is in Europe’ – Fearon

Newry and Armagh MLA Megan Fearon has said that while the EU has it’s issues, the best place for rural Ireland is in Europe. “As the debate over exiting the EU continues it is important to consider the implications for rural areas such as South Armagh,” she said. “Sinn Féin adopts a policy of ‘critical […]

Attempted theft of ATM Machine in Mayobridge

Detectives are appealing for witnesses following an incident at a service station in the Newry Road area of Mayobridge during the early hours of Wednesday morning, 11th November. It was reported that at around 3am two unknown men attempted to steal an ATM machine at the service station. Damage was caused to the machine as […]

120 jobs on offer at recruitment event

Banbridge’s Belmont Estate Hotel is to play host to a recruitment event on Friday 20th November between 11:00am and 6:00pm. The event will take place in the Belmont Estate Hotel, Rathfriland Road, Banbridge and has been organised by the Department for Employment and Learning (DEL). Over 120 jobs will be on offer, including full and […]







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