
Police are advising local people to be vigilant against fraudsters using telephone scams to extort money from unsuspecting members of the public. Police have recently received a report from a member of public who was telephoned by someone purporting to be from a government organisation. During the telephone conversation, the householder was told they owed […]
Jun 3 2016 | Posted in
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SDLP South Down MLA Sinead Bradley has called on newly appointed Infrastructure Minister Chris Hazzard to immediately put plans in place for the completion of the Narrow Water Bridge project. Bradley said that the project, which broke down in the last Executive Mandate, is a critical project needed to enhance the economy and stimulate North/South […]

Sinn Féin Louth TD Gerry Adams has called on the Irish Government and the Assembly Executive to work together to seek funding to construct Narrow Waster Bridge. Adams hosted the Narrow Water Bridge Community Network group in the Dáil on Wednesday 25th May where they presented the case for the construction of the bridge to […]

Police are appealing for information following an incident of criminal damage which occurred at a school in the Upper Dromore Road area of Warrenpoint. Sometime between 6pm on Friday 27th May and 7am on Saturday 28th May, five windows and two aluminium panels were damaged. Speaking to Newry Times, Constable Middleton said, “I would ask […]
Jun 2 2016 | Posted in
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Police are appealing for information following a number of incidents of anti-social behaviour in Bessbrook between the evening of Tuesday 31st May and the morning of Wednesday 1st June. A number of bins were set on fire in the O’Donoghue Park, Fountain Street and Mount Charles South areas. A tent that was in the front […]
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SDLP South Down MP Margaret Ritchie has met with PupAid to discuss puppy farming and has urged the Government to do more to close down cruel breeders operating in Britain and Northern Ireland. Speaking to Newry Times, she said, “Puppy farming is inherently cruel to both puppies and their mothers and must be brought to […]
Jun 2 2016 | Posted in
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Sinn Féin MLA Conor Murphy has welcomed the increase in qualifications among school leavers. “The figures published show the significant increase in the number of school leavers achieving at least five GCSEs at grades A*- C,” Murpy stated. “It is particularly welcome that attainment rose among pupils in receipt of free school meals. This is […]
Jun 2 2016 | Posted in
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Sinn Féin MLA Conor Murphy has urged people unable to vote in person against an exit from the European Union to apply for a postal or proxy vote before June 3rd. Sinn Féin is urging the electorate to vote to remain in the EU in the referendum being held on June 23rd. “If you are […]
Jun 1 2016 | Posted in
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SDLP Councillor Gillian Fitzpatrick has been selected as the new Chair of Newry, Mourne and Down District Council. Mrs Fitzpatrick, currently Vice Chair of the council, said that her year will be marked by a commitment to build the local economy and stem the tide of emigration forced upon young people living in the district. […]

Detectives investigating the murder of 73 year old Eugene Carr, who died following an attack at his home last year, have arrested a 30 year old man this morning, Wednesday 1st June, in the Newry area. Two house searches have also been carried out in the Newry and Rathfriland areas. Speaking to Newry Times, the […]
Jun 1 2016 | Posted in
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