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Archive for: January, 2016

Witnesses sought after theft of Toyota Landcruiser

Police in Newtownhamilton are appealing for information following the theft of a vehicle. At around 1.40pm on Thursday, 7th January, a silver Toyota Landcruiser was taken from a farm yard on Dundalk Road, Newtownhamilton. The Landcruiser was driven at speed from the yard, travelling behind a dark coloured car. Police are appealing to anyone who […]

Newry charities urged to apply for funding

One of Northern Ireland’s leading charitable foundations today urged Newry charities to apply for funding grants as it announced a major rebranding. Lloyds Bank Foundation for Northern Ireland, which has contributed £33.8m to the Voluntary and Community sector over the past 30 years, has been re-named the Halifax Foundation for Northern Ireland. Executive Director, Sandara […]

‘Flooding represents failure to stay on top of river maintenance’ – Rogers

SDLP South Down MLA Seán Rogers has called on the Minister from Agriculture and Rural Development to commit to a reintroduction of a significant and consistent river maintenance programme. Rogers said, “While we recognise the intensity of rainfall over the past few weeks it is sometimes the case that flooding simply cannot be prevented many […]

New Year, New Skills, New You!

How are you going to start your New Year? Are you up for a challenge which could enhance your career prospects, develop your passion or teach you a new skill? Southern Regional College offers an excellent range of part time courses. So whether you are considering a course to further your existing job prospects, update […]

‘Council must review planning service’ – McKevitt

SDLP Representatives Karen McKevitt MLA and Justin McNulty are calling on Newry, Mourne and Down Council to review the planning service following reports of significant delays and backlogs. McKevitt said, “It is no secret that there have been significant delays processing planning applications in the local planning office. “It seems that the timeframe for making […]

Burst Pipes are ‘Snow Joke’ – Time to ‘Beat the Freeze’

NI Water is reminding property owners across Northern Ireland to ‘Beat the Freeze’ and protect internal water pipes and fittings in order to prevent bursts. As winter weather sets in after an extended mild spell, now is the time to think about protecting your pipes. Although winters in the last few years have been relatively […]

Handbag stolen after car window smashed in Newry

Police in Newry are appealing for information after a car was broken into. Sometime between 2pm and 3.30pm on Sunday, 10th January, the rear passenger window of a grey coloured Renault Scenic, parked in Sheepbridge car park, was smashed and a handbag was stolen. Speaking to Newry Times, Constable John Bogle said, “The car park […]

‘Rumour Has It’ Adele tickets selling at inflated prices

The Consumer Council is reminding consumers to be vigilant in case ‘someone like you’ ends up ‘rolling in deep’ debt after buying tickets for the sold-out Adele concert. The advice comes following reports of tickets selling online at inflated prices for the event, which is due to take place at Belfast’s SSE Arena on 29th […]

Local ‘Ladybird group’ publish a tasty cook book

A group of young mums participating in a Southern Health and Social Care Trust programme have published their own ‘Let’s Cook Book’. The Ladybird Forum has been running for two years now. It follows on from an initial eight week Ladybird group work programme that aims to improve the participants confidence and build their self-esteem, […]

Newry police arrest man, 27, in Mourneview after Class A drugs find

Detectives from Reactive and Organised Crime arrested a 27 year old man following the search of a house in the Mourneview Park area of Newry on Friday 15th January. Speaking to Newry Times, Detective Inspector Keith Gawley commented, “The search took place after enquiries led us to believe that the occupant was involved in criminal […]







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