
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 […]
Aug 6 2020 | Posted in
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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 […]
Aug 6 2020 | Posted in
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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 […]
Aug 6 2020 | Posted in
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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 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 […]
Aug 5 2020 | Posted in
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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 […]
Aug 5 2020 | Posted in
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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 […]
Aug 5 2020 | Posted in
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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 […]
Aug 5 2020 | Posted in
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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 […]
Aug 4 2020 | Posted in
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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 […]
Aug 4 2020 | Posted in
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