
Police are appealing for information following incidents of criminal damage that occurred in the Helens Terrace area of Newry in the early hours of Thursday 11th February. At approximately 2.50am, police received a report that a window had been smashed in four cars in the area. Anyone who may have seen any suspicious activity in […]
Feb 18 2016 | Posted in
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Sinn Féin Councillor Liz Kimmins has said the first meeting of a newly set up interagency group in the Barcroft area was a positive initiative with huge potential for the future. The Newry representative urged residents in the area get involved with the new group, which met recently, to raise any issues they have in […]

Local singer and songwriter, Bronagh Lynch, has produced a new CD called “Beyond the Blue” which features a number of her own songs and a number of other songs by singers or songwriters who have influenced her life. The CD is in aid of the Brain Injury Foundation and was recorded by Peter MacAnulty in […]

Sinn Féin South Armagh MLA Megan Fearon has welcomed the decision of Regional Development Minister Michelle McIlveen to introduce the Land Acquisition and Compensation (Amendment) Bill. If implemented, the new policy would entitle landowners who have their land vested to an additional 10% compensation payment. Fearon told Newry Times, “The current system is unfair to […]
Feb 18 2016 | Posted in
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The Ring of Gullion team and local schools are launching the ‘StreamScapes Gullion’ Project, which is supported by NIEA’s Challenge Fund. The project will raise awareness of the streams and rivers flowing from Slieve Gullion, with the participating students engaging in related ‘Eco-Art’ projects to share with the wider community. The ‘StreamScapes’ initiative works with […]

Sinn Féin MLA Conor Murphy has welcomed the announcement that the domestic and non-domestic Renewable Heat Incentive schemes will remain open until the end of February. Speaking to Newry Times, Murphy said, “I welcome the announcement that the domestic and non-domestic Renewable Heat Incentive scheme will remain open until February 29. “The Enterprise, Trade and […]
Feb 18 2016 | Posted in
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Police in Newry are appealing for information following a burglary. Sometime between 3pm on Friday, 5th February and 10pm on Saturday, 6th February, entry was forced to a house in Latt Villas and a number of rooms ransacked. Police are appealing to anyone who noticed any suspicious activity or vehicles in the area during this […]
Feb 17 2016 | Posted in
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Newry MLA Conor Murphy has written to senior management in the Housing Executive urging them to sort out what he described as the ‘Loanda Crescent retrofit scandal’. The Sinn Féin MLA said it was unacceptable that residents were still waiting for the much needed project almost a decade after it was first mooted. “This scheme […]
Feb 17 2016 | Posted in
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The Southern Health and Social Care Trust is looking for hosts to give young people the opportunity to live in a family-type environment. The Trust’s STAY (Supported Temporary Accommodation for Youth) supported lodgings scheme offers vulnerable 16 and 17 year olds short term accommodation and support until they overcome their problems and find permanent accommodation. […]
Feb 17 2016 | Posted in
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The search is well and truly underway to find worthy recipients of this year’s Youth and Future Talent Awards (YAFTAs). The closing date of 25th February 2016 is fast approaching which means there is just over one week left to get your nominations in. Nominations are open to honour the positive work young people are […]