
On the hunt for a special gift for a loved one? Or an office secret Santa pressie for under a tenner? Save on your Christmas gift shopping with money off big brands like Next, Boots, Sports Direct and more! To make things a little lighter on your pocket this Christmas, shop and save with Power […]

Sinn Féin MP Chris Hazzard has encouraged the public to engage with the Ombudsman’s witness appeal into the RUC killing of Colum Marks in Downpatrick in 1991. Speaking to Newry Times, the South Down MP said, “This is welcome news for Colum’s family, friends and the wider community here in Downpatrick. “IRA Volunteer Colum Marks […]
Nov 14 2018 | Posted in
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A specialist Newry-based civil engineering contractor has secured a new contract to deliver Southern Water’s Victorian sewer rehabilitation project in Thanet, south-east England – a major infrastructure project valued at over £30 million. Terra Solutions Limited, which has been trading since 2008, has entered into a new joint venture – TPMD. Made up of Terra […]
Nov 14 2018 | Posted in
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Lidl Northern Ireland is giving away up to £10,000 worth of free shopping this December as part of a major festive fundraiser for its charity partner, NSPCC Northern Ireland. The Lidl Christmas Trolley Dash gives customers the chance to win their entire ‘big Christmas shop’ – for the price of a £1 ticket. Shoppers can […]

Santa arrives at Buttercrane Shopping Centre, Newry on Thursday 15 November, following a short parade around the City, led by Holy Cross Accordion Band and accompanied by Christmas Characters. This year snow is guaranteed (hurray!) as Santa arrives to the Buttercrane Quay entrance around 7pm. Customers will have an opportunity to take their own snow […]

Budget Energy customers will be hit with a further energy tariff increase after the electricity supplier announced a 10.38% increase, effective from 29 November 2018. This is the second time this year that Budget Energy customers will experience an increase in their electricity costs, advises The Consumer Council. This increase will see a […]
Nov 13 2018 | Posted in
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Detectives investigating a series of burglaries in the South Armagh area on Friday 2 November are appealing for information. Speaking to Newry Times, Detective Inspector Trevor Stevenson said, “Three houses in Crossmaglen, two in Chapel View and one on Newry Road and one on the Camlough Road in Newry were targeted in a series of […]
Nov 13 2018 | Posted in
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New figures released by TV Licensing show that after more than 50 years of colour transmissions, over 7000 black and white TV Licences are still in force across the UK, although numbers are steadily declining. 43 households in Newry are still watching television via black and white TV sets, rather than enjoying modern classics like […]
Nov 13 2018 | Posted in
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Southern Health and Social Care Trust is currently recruiting for Band 5 Adult, Mental Health and Learning Disability Nurses across all of their services, including CAMHS. The event will take place on Friday 7 December in Seagoe Parish Centre, Portadown where interviews will take place, offers made and pre-employment checks will all be completed on […]

Slieve Gullion area Councillor Roisin Mulgrew has said that she has been in contact with Transport NI urging them to ensure that the second phase of resurfacing due to take place along the Green Road near Bessbrook, is actioned as soon as possible. The local Councullor made her comments following the completion of the first […]
Nov 12 2018 | Posted in
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