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Police are advising local people to be vigilant against fraudsters using telephone scams to extort money from unsuspecting members of the public. Police have recently received a report from a member of public who was telephoned by someone purporting to be from a government organisation. During the telephone conversation, the householder was told they owed […]
Jun 3 2016 | Posted in
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Police are appealing for information following an incident of criminal damage which occurred at a school in the Upper Dromore Road area of Warrenpoint. Sometime between 6pm on Friday 27th May and 7am on Saturday 28th May, five windows and two aluminium panels were damaged. Speaking to Newry Times, Constable Middleton said, “I would ask […]
Jun 2 2016 | Posted in
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Police are appealing for information following a number of incidents of anti-social behaviour in Bessbrook between the evening of Tuesday 31st May and the morning of Wednesday 1st June. A number of bins were set on fire in the O’Donoghue Park, Fountain Street and Mount Charles South areas. A tent that was in the front […]
Jun 2 2016 | Posted in
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SDLP South Down MP Margaret Ritchie has met with PupAid to discuss puppy farming and has urged the Government to do more to close down cruel breeders operating in Britain and Northern Ireland. Speaking to Newry Times, she said, “Puppy farming is inherently cruel to both puppies and their mothers and must be brought to […]
Jun 2 2016 | Posted in
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SDLP Councillor Gillian Fitzpatrick has been selected as the new Chair of Newry, Mourne and Down District Council. Mrs Fitzpatrick, currently Vice Chair of the council, said that her year will be marked by a commitment to build the local economy and stem the tide of emigration forced upon young people living in the district. […]

Detectives investigating the murder of 73 year old Eugene Carr, who died following an attack at his home last year, have arrested a 30 year old man this morning, Wednesday 1st June, in the Newry area. Two house searches have also been carried out in the Newry and Rathfriland areas. Speaking to Newry Times, the […]
Jun 1 2016 | Posted in
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Police and the family of missing Newry woman, 43 year old Michelle Quinn are becoming increasingly concerned for her welfare. Michelle was last seen in Newry City Centre on the morning of Thursday 26th May. She is described as being 5’5” tall, of medium build with long black coloured hair. When last seen she was […]
May 30 2016 | Posted in
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Police are appealing for information following an incident of criminal damage that occurred in the Derramore Crescent area of Newtownhamilton. Sometime between 9.30pm on Friday 20 May and 8.30am on Saturday 21st May, a car was set alight which caused damage to the interior. Speaking to Newry Times, Constable Tom Nugent said, “I would ask […]
May 30 2016 | Posted in
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Warrenpoint Town FC have released a statement stating their intention to pusue Sports Arbitration. The ‘Point spoke to Newry Times about the club’s shock that the IFA decided in a hearing last week into Carrick Rangers, to ‘let them off’. The IFA Disciplinary Committee decided not to enforce any sanction on Carrick following a hearing […]
May 28 2016 | Posted in
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Motorists are advised to expect traffic delays and diversions in and around Newry on Sunday 29th May due to the marathon taking place. Road closures and diversions are expected to be in place from approximately 8am until 3pm. The Tandragee Road, between Newry and Poyntzpass, will be closed. Article continues below: Motorists are advised to […]
May 28 2016 | Posted in
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