Stories written by Newry Times

Detectives are appealing for information following a report of an assault in Newry this morning, Monday 3 June. Speaking to Newry Times, Detective Sergeant Bell said, “At around 2:25 am, it was reported that a man in his 40’s was found unconscious at a car park at the junction of New Street / Sugar House […]
Jun 3 2019 | Posted in
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The Consumer Council is encouraging consumers to try public transport during Bus and Train Week, 3 – 9 June 2019. Richard Williams, Head of Transport Policy at The Consumer Council said, “When parking and other costs are factored in, public transport can be cheaper than travelling by car. “Our advice is give it […]

Police are appealing for information and witnesses following the report of a burglary at commercial premises in the Drumintee Road area of Newry in the early hours Tuesday 28 May. Speaking to Newry Times, Constable McKevitt said, “We received the report of the burglary just after 3.30am [28 May]. “It is believed that […]
Jun 3 2019 | Posted in
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Local students Elish-Therese Campbell and Jennifer Heslip will be among some of Northern Ireland’s future fashion designers who will showcase their latest designs this month as part of the eagerly anticipated Ulster University Graduate Fashion show. The prestigious event, which has seen many now successful students take part in the past, will take place at […]

Two men have been arrested on suspicion of attempted murder following a disturbance at a flat in Cleary Crescent in Newry during the early hours of 29 May 2019. It is understood a 26 year old man had been assaulted with a hammer. He was taken to hospital where he is receiving treatment. […]
Jun 1 2019 | Posted in
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Samaritans has launched a new online media campaign as part of a renewed effort to tackle the issue of suicide in County Down. Samaritans said the social media campaign was developed to ensure more people were aware of the help available and the local support which it provides. The social media campaign kicked […]
May 31 2019 | Posted in
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Local woman Heather Eves has said that she got huge satisfaction from volunteering for cancer charity Cancer Focus Northern Ireland and has encouraged other people to sign up to help. Cancer Focus NI, which is celebrating its 50th year, says a big thank you to all their wonderful volunteers for all the invaluable work that […]
May 31 2019 | Posted in
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A new early-onset Parkinson’s café will take place in Newry in June. Parkinson’s UK Northern Ireland launched its first early-onset Parkinson’s café in Belfast in June 2017. The monthly get together offers people of working age living with Parkinson’s, as well as their family and friends, the chance to meet and chat while […]

Food-to-go manufacturer, Around Noon, has been presented with its prestigious award for securing a place in the Sunday Times Virgin Atlantic Fast Track 100 league table for the second year in a row. The Newry-headquartered business is one of a small number of companies to make the esteemed ranking two years in succession. […]
May 30 2019 | Posted in
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Local Charity Keep Northern Ireland Beautiful is calling for volunteers across Northern Ireland to get involved in Clean Coasts Week, running from 1 -9 June with a series of litter picks and cleanups. Keep Northern Ireland Beautiful want to inspire and create a Clean Coasts Community to take action and help preserve the coastline for […]