
Police in Newry are appealing for information following incidents in Cleary Crescent and Bridge Street this morning, 14th December. At around 8.20am police received a report of a male acting suspiciously on Cleary Crescent. Police are appealing to anyone who observed the man in Cleary Crescent or Bridge Street or anyone who has information about […]
Dec 14 2015 | Posted in
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Police in Newry are appealing for information following a burglary. Sometime between 8.45am and 6.50pm on Monday, 23rd November, entry was gained to a house in Toll House Park and a computer and sum of cash were taken. Speaking to Newry Times, Con Rebecca Sherrard said, “We would like to hear from anyone who noticed […]
Dec 14 2015 | Posted in
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DUP MLA for Newry & Armagh William Irwin recently hosted the launch of John Dalzell’s Christmas Sit-out appeal which will take place in Newry from the 17th to the 24th December. Speaking to Newry Times, Irwin said he was absolutely delighted to host John Dalzell and his team at Stormont to officially launch the Christmas […]

As preparations gather pace for the busy Christmas trading period, police are advising members of the business community to step up their security. Christmas and New Year are the retail trade’s busiest time, and criminals may try to take advantage of the high turnover of cash and valuables in outlets throughout Newry Mourne and Down. […]
Dec 11 2015 | Posted in
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The Southern Health and Social Care have been running a cooking programme for people with a visual or hearing impairment. The Trust’s Sensory Disability Team coordinated the ‘Cook It’ programme which aimed to increase awareness and understanding of key nutrition messages, develop cooking skills and help raise awareness of good food hygiene. Participants have been […]
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Police in Newry are appealing for information following an incident of criminal damage. On Tuesday, 1st December, the wing mirrors of a silver Audi A3, parked at the entrance to the chapel on Drumalane Road, were damaged. It is believed the damage was caused deliberately and it occurred between 5pm and 8pm. Police conduct regular […]
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The Southern Health and Social Care Trust is running a series of free Stress Management classes. Funded by the Public Health Agency, the classes aim to help anyone of any age who feels they are suffering from stress, anxiety or depression. The six week programmes have been organised in conjunction with the Southern Regional College […]

Nominations for the 2016 Northern Ireland Life after Stroke Awards are now open. The Northern Ireland Life after Stroke Awards celebrates the achievements of stroke survivors, volunteers, fundraisers and health care professionals who work in the area of stroke. Nominations are required for eight categories: Children and Young People’s Courage Award, Adult Courage Award (18-64 […]

Newry-based disabled and deaf artists have an opportunity for financial support to develop their work under the iDA (individual disabled/deaf artists) grant scheme. The application process opened on December 1st, with the deadline for applications on Friday, 15th January 2016 at 4pm. Artists can apply for up to £5,000. The iDA grant scheme is aimed […]

Local police are appealing for information following a three vehicle road traffic collision. The collision occurred on the Camlough Road, Bessbrook at around 9.35pm on Sunday, 29th November. A yellow Peugeot, grey Seat Toledo and grey Renault were involved. Six people sustained injuries which are not believed to be life threatening. Speaking to Newry Times, […]
Dec 10 2015 | Posted in
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