Police have launched an investigation after they received a report of a burglary at premises in the Kilbroney Park area of Rostrevor. Sometime overnight on Saturday, 23rd July the premises were entered and a quantity of mountain bikes stolen. Speaking to Newry Times, Constable D McCartan appealed to anyone who may have witnessed this incident […]
SDLP Assembly Member for Newry and Armagh Justin McNulty MLA has said that the Executive’s Programme for Government cannot continue to be silent on Brexit. McNulty was speaking after the SDLP submitted a formal response to the Executive’s Programme for Government proposals. McNulty said, “It is inconceivable that the Executive’s strategy for the next five […]
Children are invited to discover Carlingford Lough’s amazing marine life, from anemones and starfish to crabs and dogfish, on a snorkel safari with Ulster Wildlife, in partnership with Love Your Lough, on Tuesday 9th August at Cranfield Beach. Thanks to the Heritage Lottery Fund ‘Skills for the Future programme’, six of Ulster Wildlife’s trainees have […]
The Southern Health and Social Care Trust recently hosted the first ‘Making Life Better’ Showcase event for the Southern Area. Almost 120 delegates from the Trust and other organisations attended the event which focused on improving public health and encouraging people to take steps to improve their health and well-being through empowerment, innovation and partnership […]
Sinn Féin MLA Conor Murphy has said the lack of PSNI action against criminal gangs in south Armagh is impacting on public confidence in policing. Speaking to Newry Times, Murphy said, “A Sinn Féin delegation made up of Megan Fearon, Gerry Kelly and myself met with senior PSNI officers including the Chief Constable, Assistant Chief […]
This year European Heritage Open Days (EHOD) organised by the Department for Communities will take place on Saturday 10th and Sunday 11th September 2016. EHOD 2016 will see over 300 properties open their doors for free with many exciting events across Northern Ireland. To ensure the adequate support and smooth running of these days, the […]
Detectives are investigating a sexual assault on a woman in Kilkeel yesterday, Thursday, 21st July. At approximately 5.30pm as the woman was walking in Mourne Park, a male grabbed her, pulled her to the ground and sexually assaulted her. The assailant is described as being in his early 30’s, 5’ 6” tall with dark eyes […]
The summer holidays may only have started but many local families will already be thinking about the cost of sending their children back to school in September, with expensive school uniforms top of the list. In a bid to support local families, school uniform sales are being organised by the South Armagh Locality Planning Group […]
SDLP South Down MLA Sinead Bradley has called for a special dispensation for Northern Ireland in the wake of the EU Referendum vote. Bradley was speaking after party leader Colum Eastwood met European leaders and Heads of State at the PES Presidency meeting in Paris recently. Speaking to Newry Times, she said, “After successfully leading […]
Sinn Féin MLA Conor Murphy has said that an EU exit will have a detrimental impact on efforts to attract jobs and investment to the north. Speaking to Newry Times, Murphy said, “It is concerning that a US investment conference which was planned for Belfast and Derry in October has been cancelled as a result […]
