Local natural gas supplier firmus energy has outlined its investment of £1.5 million in the Newry area in the final half of 2019. The local investment formed part of a wider £10.3 million construction programme across Northern Ireland and work is already underway to extend the network further and connect new properties. Article continues below […]
Warrenpoint Town FC has announced the signing of midfielders Stuart Hutchinson and Kealan Dillon. Forward Brandon Doyle has also extended his loan deal to the end of the season. Article continues below Hutchinson has signed from PSNI FC. The 28-year-old will wear the number 22 jersey. Hutchinson has experience in the Northern Ireland […]
Police are requesting drivers who may have been in Warrenpoint town centre or travelling along the dual carriageway leaving Warrenpoint in the direction of Newry during the early hours of Wednesday 1 January from 3 am-4 am with dashcam footage to please contact police on 101. Police said they believe some drivers with dash cams […]
Police investigating a head-on collision around 2 miles outside Newry on New Year’s Day are appealing for witnesses. Three people, two women and a man, were taken to hospital with very serious injuries following the two-vehicle crash. Article continues below The crash happened on the Tandragee Road at around 6.40 pm on Wednesday 1 January. […]
Police are becoming increasingly concerned for the welfare of a missing 15-year-old teenager. John Paul Smyth (known as JP) is from Newry. Article continues below Speaking to Newry Times, Inspector Frances McCullough said, “JP was last seen in Warrenpoint town centre at approximately 6.15pm on Tuesday 31 December. “We are appealing for anyone […]
Young people involved with Clanrye Group recently attended a special celebration event to celebrate their achievements through the ‘Regener8’ project. Based in the Newry area, Regener8 supports disadvantaged young people by providing training and qualifications to encourage them to get back into education or employment. Article continues below It works to promote the good relations, […]
A new digital cookbook has been created for the Deaf community with support from the Southern Health and Social Care Trust. Produced by the charity Clanrye Group with Newry Deaf Club, ‘Cook Well, Live Well’ was funded by the Department for Communities and features healthy recipes and nutritional advice. Article continues below The video style […]
Police are appealing for information following the report of an arson attack in the Seaview area of Warrenpoint. It happened on Sunday 29 December 2019. Article continues below Speaking to Newry Times, Sergeant Paul Connolly said, “We received a report that between 11.45 pm and midnight there was a fire in a play park. […]
Local police are appealing for information following a report of arson at business premises at the Forkhill Road area on Tuesday 31 December. Shortly before 2:15 am, it was reported that around 15 cars parked in the area were on fire. Article continues below Two men wearing balaclavas were seen leaving the area and made […]
Sinn Féin Councillor Roisin Mulgrew has condemned what she described as a “sectarian attack” on Belleek Orange Hall. Speaking to Newry Times, the local Councillor said, “I unreservedly condemn the reprehensible attack on this Orange Hall. Article continues below “Those responsible represent nobody and have nothing positive to offer. She added, “I would appeal to […]
