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Archive for: December, 2015

Domestic Abuse Christmas Campaign launched

The Police Service of Northern Ireland has launched the Domestic Abuse Christmas Campaign to encourage anyone who is a victim of abuse to report it. The campaign, entitled ‘Domestic abuse is wrong, pick up the phone and make it stop’ is designed to encourage the reporting of incidents and make domestic abuse victims aware that […]

Warning after recent attempted burglaries in Newry

Independent Newry City Councillor Kevin McAteer has warned of attempted burglaries in the Ashton heights and Carrivemaclone areas of the city after being contacted by residents. Speaking to Newry Times, the Independent Councillor stated, “I am disgusted when I hear of an attempted burglary anywhere in Newry but this close to Christmas is very distressing […]

House ransacked during Newry burglary

Police in Newry are appealing for information following a burglary in Cloghoge Heights. Sometime between 6.50pm and 10.30pm on Monday, 23rd November, entry was forced through the front door of a house. A room was ransacked however nothing was taken. Speaking to Newry Times, Constable Joanne McKee said, “We would like to hear from anyone […]

Planting success at Dobson’s Way, Bessbrook

People living at Dobson’s Way in Bessbrook have taken part in a training ‘taster session’ thanks to a new £850,000 skills and employability programme introduced by Clanmil Housing Group in partnership with training agency Women’sTec. Over the next three years, through the new SPEC (Supporting People – Empowering Communities) Programme, some 500 people will have […]

Know your alcohol limits during the festive season

With the Christmas party season in full swing the Public Health Agency (PHA) is urging people to be mindful of their alcohol intake at this time. People across Northern Ireland are looking forward to celebrating with family, friends and work colleagues, however, if you choose to drink it’s easy to lose track of how much […]

Cliftonville sign Warrenpoint star Daniel Hughes

Warrenpoint Town striker Daniel Hughes has signed for Belfast club Cliftonville FC. And the club have confirmed that their striker will transfer immediately upon the opening of the January transfer window. Manager and club director Barry Gray has expressed his best wishes to Daniel. “It’s a fantastic move for Daniel at this stage of his […]

Cliftonville duo sign for Warrenpoint Town

Warrenpoint Town have moved quickly to sign two young stars from Cliftonville. Martin Murray, the 22 year old forward and former Glentoran and Glenavon player, was the first confirmed last night. Martin is looking forward to the challenge ahead as he was greeted by an eager ‘Point manager Barry Gray. Speaking to Newry Times, Gray […]

500 jobs for new teachers

SEN Northern Ireland - Newry City newspaper

Education Minister John O’Dowd has given the green light to a £33.1m investment which will see up to 500 recently qualified teachers employed in schools. The funding, allocated by the Executive from the Public Sector Transformation Fund, will be used to reshape the teaching workforce. Minister O’Dowd said, “This scheme, Investing in the Teaching Workforce, […]

NI households urged to stay Fire Safe this Christmas

Northern Ireland Fire & Rescue Service is urging homeowners across Northern Ireland to stay Fire Safe and Winter Ready during the festive period. During the Christmas period last year (19th December 2014 – 6th January 2015), 37 people were injured in accidental house fires compared to 28 people injured during the previous year. Fire Crews […]

Cars damaged at Slieve Gullion

Police in Newry are appealing for information after a number of cars were damaged. Overnight between Sunday, 22nd November and Monday, 23rd November, a number of vehicles parked on Slieve Gullion Road had their wing mirrors damaged. Speaking to Newry Times, Constable Peter Elliott said, “We would like to hear from anyone who witnessed the […]







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