
Detectives in Ardmore are appealing for information following reports of a number of burglaries in the Old Warrenpoint Road area of Newry. The burglaries took place on Sunday, 6th March. Speaking to Newry Times, Detective Constable Helen McCartan said, “I would appeal to anyone who may have noticed any suspicious activity in this area between […]
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Newry and Mourne Museum will be hosting a fantastic schedule of events for all of the family to enjoy this St Patrick’s Day. On 16th March, the Museum will be hosting an evening of traditional and popular music, with Brendan Monaghan, Vessie and Nikolay Ivanovi performing songs such as ‘The Trip to Athlone’, ‘The Road […]

From 1st April Kilkeel Police Station will be open to allow members of the public to call into the station to seek advice and speak to police. It will be open from 10 am to 12pm on Monday, 6pm to 8pm on Wednesday and 12pm to 2pm on Saturday. This is a change from the […]
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South Armagh Local Policing Officer, Constable Mark McGarrity was recently recognised at the Justice in the Community Awards. The Awards recognise individuals and teams, voluntary workers and staff working within community and statutory organisations across Northern Ireland. Constable McGarrity was highly commended for his outstanding contribution to policing and community engagement in the South Armagh […]
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Sinn Féin MLA Megan Fearon has said Ireland, north and south, is better in the European Union. Speaking after making a submission at a Westminster committee sitting at Stormont on the potential impacts of a British exit from the European Union, Fearon said, “Ireland north and south has benefited hugely from our membership of the […]
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South Down SDLP MLA Seán Rogers has welcomed the road works which are currently on site in Killowen. Speaking to Newry Times, Rogers said, “3 years ago, I met with the then Roads Service, now Transport NI, and raised my very real road safety concerns in relation to the growing need for a footpath to […]
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An innovative new product which provides an alternative path to home ownership for those on low incomes has been launched by Social Development Minister Lord Morrow. The Department for Social Development has invested over £12.5million in the pilot ‘Rent To Own’ scheme that allows customers to rent a new home of their choice for up […]
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Following the huge success of their last showcase, the participants of Imagine Arts return to the stage with a new variety show full of songs, stories, dance and fun. The Imagine Concert will have something for everyone to enjoy. It will see the return of the Imagine Singers as well as the fantastic Imagine Ukulele […]

A new service launched recently will improve the treatment of people with cancer. The new Acute Oncology Service will focus on the care of people with cancer who need to attend hospital, often at night or at the weekend, because of complications of their illness or its treatment. All Trusts in Northern Ireland are introducing […]
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Education Minister John O’Dowd has announced an additional £47million for school buildings. The Minister confirmed the 32% increase in the 2016-17 Capital Budget allocation during a meeting of the Assembly’s Education Committee. The investment will allow up to ten major construction projects announced previously, to move forward; as well as several school enhancement projects and […]
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