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Archive for: August, 2020

Man, 31, arrested on suspicion of arson endangering life with intent

PSNI appeal for witnesses - Newry news

Detectives are investigating a fire at a property in Newtownhamilton on Friday night, 31 July.      Speaking to Newry Times, Detective Sergeant McCarragher said, “Shortly before 10:45 pm police on patrol in the area observed smoke coming from a property in Dungormley Estate.     “The property was checked by both police and the […]

Hydebank prisoners gift mugs and buns to Covid-19 frontline workers

Hydebank prisons gift mugs - Newry latest news

It’s been a productive time for the young men and female prisoners at Hydebank Wood College during the Covid-19 pandemic, with local frontline workers recipients of their efforts.     Demonstrating new ceramic design and baking skills, the inmates have made tea and coffee mugs and baked buns for local hospital nurses, shop and charity […]

Newry jobs and careers: Carve out a career in Heritage Skills

Heritage skills NI - Newry jobs and careers

The Department for Communities’ Historic Environment Division (HED) in partnership with The Prince’s Foundation has launched the NI Heritage Skills Programme.     The 10-month training programme bridges the gap between basic qualifications and becoming a master craftsperson in heritage and traditional building crafts.      Its aim is to begin to address the skill […]

Newry businesses continue to thrive and grow during pandemic

Green Ladies NI Tracy - Newry Times

A host of businesses in the Newry, Mourne and Down District area have weathered the storm and experienced continued growth throughout the challenging pandemic period, thanks to the support of Council business programmes.     Green Ladies NI, an eco-friendly cosmetics business based in Downpatrick, recently completed the NMD Business Growth Programme and is now […]

Newry burglary: Homeowner finds property ransacked 

Newry burglary - Newry news

Newry City Sinn Féin Councillor Valerie Harte has said that those who ransacked and robbed a home in the Flagstaff Court area of Newry cared nothing about “the trauma and hurt they were causing to their victims”.     Speaking to Newry Times, the local Councillor said, “I have been contacted by a resident of […]

£2.5m announced for Small Business Research Initiative projects

SBRI - Newry newspaper

Economy Minister Diane Dodds has announced £2.5m in support for 13 projects as part of the Small Business Research Initiative (SBRI).     SBRI enables the public sector to tap into new ideas and technologies through funding competitions to business, resulting in new opportunities for companies who can provide solutions to the tough challenges faced […]

Expert panel to tackle educational underachievement

SEN Northern Ireland - Newry City newspaper

Education Minister Peter Weir has announced the appointment of an Expert Panel to examine the links between educational underachievement and social disadvantage.   Embed from Getty Images   The panel has been established under the ‘New Decade, New Approach’ agreement which set out the requirement for an expert group to examine and address links between […]

Residents living in Newry’s The Demesne make a difference in community

Clanmil Demesne Art Project - Newry Times news

People living in Clanmil Housing Association and South Ulster Housing Association’s The Demesne housing development in Newry have joined together for a clean-up of their neighbourhood.     The residents had identified litter as an issue, so, with the help of housing association staff, they organised a community clean up.     Young people living […]

South Armagh shooting: Hooded man fires shots at car

PSNI - Newry newspaper

Detectives are appealing for information following a report of shots fired at a vehicle in Jonesborough last night, Monday 3 August.     Speaking to Newry Times, Detective Inspector Handley said, “Shortly after 11:25 pm, it was reported that a dark coloured Audi A4 vehicle had arrived in the Castle View area.     “One […]

Newry business leader among NI Director of the Year award finalists

IoD Director of the Year Awards - Newry business news

Newry business leader Brian Reid is among the finalists revealed by the Institute of Directors (IoD) for the Northern Ireland Director of the Year Awards.     The awards, this year marking their 10th anniversary, celebrate excellence across the public, third, and private sectors with judges choosing 42 entrants to make the shortlist. Brian, who […]







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