
Officers from a PSNI Major Investigation team have been conducting a murder enquiry, following the discovery of the bodies of three people at Glin Ree Court in Newry. Speaking to Newry Times, Detective Superintendent Jason Murphy said, “I can now confirm the identities of the two females who were found dead at the address. […]
Mar 8 2019 | Posted in
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Households with a landline number should be vigilant of phone calls from fraudsters pretending to be the taxman, warns HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC). As HMRC has increasingly cracked down on email and SMS phishing, a rising number of criminals are turning to the traditional method of cold-calling publicly available phone numbers to steal money […]
Mar 8 2019 | Posted in
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Newry Locality Planning Group (NLPG) invites parents and carers of children or young people with a disability, with additional needs and/or awaiting a diagnosis in the Newry and Mourne area, to an event to find out more about services in the area and to meet other parents and service providers. “Our Journey Through Disability” is […]

Colette Heaney, a former pupil at St Mary’s High School, Newry, is celebrating success after winning a top award at Ulster University Business School. Colette, who recently graduated with a BSc Hons degree in Marketing, won the Belfast Telegraph Digital Award for Excellence for being the best digital marketing student. The award was […]

UPDATE [6:10pm] Detectives have launched a murder investigation but confirmed that they are not currently seeking anyone else in connection with the deaths of three people in Newry. Detective Superintendent Jason Murphy said, “The bodies of a 38 year old male, a 37 year old female and a 15 year old girl were discovered at […]
Mar 7 2019 | Posted in
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Warrenpoint Port handled 3.6 million tonnes of cargo in 2018, the highest annual level recorded in the harbour’s history. The total value of goods moving through the port also reached record levels, surpassing £6.5 billion for the first time. The trading figures confirmed Warrenpoint’s position as the second largest port in Northern Ireland […]
Mar 7 2019 | Posted in
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Police are appealing for information following a burglary at a former school on the Kiltybane Road, Cullyhanna on Thursday 21 February. Damage has also been caused to the premises. It is believed that this burglary and damage was caused over a sustained period of time with debris extending across the playground. Police would […]
Mar 7 2019 | Posted in
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More than 90,000 people have signed up to the Government’s new saving account – Help to Save – depositing over £13 million. The account offers working people on low incomes a 50% bonus, rewarding savers with 50p for every £1 saved. Over four years, a maximum bonus of £1,200 is available on savings […]
Mar 7 2019 | Posted in
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Seventeen County Down businesses have been named amongst the Top 100 Hospitality Businesses in Northern Ireland for 2019. A total of nine newcomers made it on to this year’s coveted list, including Balloo House, Killinchy; Bull & Claw, Donaghadee; Goat’s Toe, Bangor; Number Seven Duke Street, Warrenpoint; Portaferry Hotel, Portaferry; Rostrevor Inn, Rostrevor, The Stillhouse, […]

Businesses are being urged to get ready as over 2,000 businesses a day sign up for Making Tax Digital for VAT. Almost 1.2 million businesses have one month to go before the introduction of Making Tax Digital (MTD) – a new way of keeping business records and submitting digital VAT returns. HMRC is urging businesses […]
Mar 6 2019 | Posted in
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