
Some of the world’s most respected entrepreneurs are lining up to take part in the first-ever innovation and technology conference in the city of Newry this September. Innovation Nation 2018, which is being run by Newry, Mourne and Down District Council and a number of supporting partners from the public and private sectors, will show […]

Police in Newry have arrested a 50-year-old man on suspicion of theft, going equipped for theft and fraud by false representation. The arrest happened after police received a report of a van with a southern registration being driven in the Hilltown area earlier this morning. Officers attended and spoke to the driver who […]
Aug 7 2018 | Posted in
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Newry company STATSports, the global leader in the elite sports performance wearable market, has launched its pioneering new device – the APEX Athlete Series. APEX Athlete allows competitive soccer players and other field sport athletes to reach their peak performance using the same technology as the company’s illustrious client base, which includes Brazil Football Federation, […]
Aug 7 2018 | Posted in
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Police are appealing to young drivers to act responsibly when in control of a car after they were made aware of incidents of dangerous driving, in particular vehicles performing ‘donuts’, in the Kilkeel area. Police said they are aware of the negative impact that this type of activity can have the local community. […]
Aug 7 2018 | Posted in
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Detectives are investigating a report of an incident in the Merrion Avenue area of Newcastle in the early hours of Sunday 5 August. Police received a report that a woman had been sexually assaulted in the area at around 02.30am on Sunday morning. Anyone with any information is asked to contact detectives in […]
Aug 6 2018 | Posted in
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NI Water has donated waterbutts to the Mayobridge Regeneration Trust and Mayobridge Women’s Group. Waterbutts are a great way of harvesting rainwater, which can then be used to water plants or wash windows. We get plenty of rain in Northern Ireland but this rainwater has to be cleaned at NI Water’s treatment works […]
Aug 3 2018 | Posted in
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SDLP MLA for Newry and Armagh Justin McNulty has called on Transport NI to carry out an urgent review of traffic safety in Belleek. Speaking to Newry Times, McNulty explained, “I have been approached by a number of residents in Belleek who are very concerned about the speed of traffic going through the village of […]
Aug 3 2018 | Posted in
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One of the UK’s best-known and most influential voices on Brexit will address the Institute of Directors (IoD) Chairman’s Roadshow when it arrives in Newry. Allie Renison, the IoD’s Head of Europe and Trade Policy will be guest speaker at the event taking place at Flexi Work Space at Monaghan Street in the city on […]

This year’s Ring of Gullion Lúnasa Festival will host a variety of excellent arts and cultural events, appealing to both young and old from Friday 3 August to Sunday 26 August 2018. As part of the Lúnasa Festival, local author, Réamonn Ó Ciaráin will tell the story of the great warrior, Cúchulainn and other mythological […]

Two class acts are heading to Newcastle Community Cinema this August, continuing Down Arts Centre’s Season of Summer Nights. Headlining August’s programme of live music, is Bjorn Identity on Friday 3 August with their stunning exact replica costumes, vocal likeness and ABBA style choreography. Widely known for their Swedish humour and professionalism and […]