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SDLP MLA for Newry and Armagh Justin McNulty has claimed that the lack of a devolved Government at Stormont could see the region losing out on hosting the Commonwealth Youth Games in 2021. McNulty was reacting to news that a decision on the hosting of the games has been postponed due to the lack of […]
Jun 6 2018 | Posted in
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Louth Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals have launched an online fundraiser, a few days after the rescue of over 100 animals following the closure of a local petting farm. The rescue was organised by Louth SPCA Inspector Fiona Squibb, alongside volunteers from the rescue and staff from Pet Connection in Newry, who […]
Jun 6 2018 | Posted in
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SDLP South Down MLA Sinead Bradley has paid tribute to Jim McCart following news of the former Councillor’s death. Speaking to Newry Times, she said, “A former Chairman of Newry and Mourne District Council and former Chair of the SDLP Association of Councillors, Jim was a formidable Councillor and a trusted friend. “He […]

Detectives are appealing for witnesses following a report of an aggravated burglary at a house on Talbot Street in Newry during the early hours of this morning, Tuesday 5 June. It was reported that shortly after 2.15am a number of men armed with machetes forced their way into a property and attacked the male occupant. […]
Jun 5 2018 | Posted in
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The Consumer Council has welcomed the recent announcement by the Northern Ireland Housing Executive that there has been a significant drop in fuel poverty in Northern Ireland from 42% of households in 2011, to 22% in 2016. Speaking to Newry Times, John French, Chief Executive of The Consumer Council said, “It is heartening to see […]
Jun 5 2018 | Posted in
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Police are appealing for vigilance after reports of fraud involving scammers phoning the public purporting to be from computer broadband and search engine providers. Over the past weekend, police say they have had cases where separate victims lost £25,000 and £14,000 as a result of this. Speaking to Newry Times, Superintendent Simon Walls […]
Jun 5 2018 | Posted in
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SDLP MLA for Newry and Armagh Justin McNulty has said that more must be done to ease the stress experienced by students and young people at exam time. Speaking to Newry Times, McNulty explained, “Stress is a part of everyday life, however, our young people are being introduced to it at an even younger age. […]
Jun 5 2018 | Posted in
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Newry chocolate company NearyNógs, Northern Ireland’s first and only chocolate manufacturer, has been shortlisted as a finalist in the Northern Ireland heats of the Delicious Magazine Produce Awards, to be held at The Irish Game Fair at Shanes Fair on Saturday 23 June. The prestigious awards will be judged by an adjudication team led by […]

Economic stability in the North is being jeopardised by the actions of the DUP and the Tory Party, Sinn Féin MLA Conor Murphy has said. The Newry and Armagh MLA was commenting after a number of business groups wrote to the British Secretary of State calling for civil servants to be given more powers in […]
Jun 4 2018 | Posted in
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Newry Leisure Centre has been named as the winner in the Regeneration category of the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS) Awards 2018. The £19m leisure centre project funded mainly by Newry, Mourne and Down District Council, was a two-phase design concept combining numerous facilities that were previously spread across the city. The […]