
DUP Leader Arlene Foster has confirmed that local MLA Jim Wells will be the Democratic Unionist Party’s candidate in South Down in the NI Assembly election in May. Following his selection DUP leader Arlene Foster said, “I am delighted that Jim will be my candidate in South Down and will be the DUP’s standard bearer […]
Mar 7 2016 | Posted in
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Independent Newry City Councillor Kevin McAteer has opened up about his battle with depression in an effort to raise awareness on what he described as a ‘growing issue’ in society. The Councillor says he attempted suicide in 2008 following a period of depression and self-harm. He explained to Newry Times that he has been living […]

Police in Newry are appealing for information following the theft of ornaments from a grave in Warrepoint. The theft took place sometime between 4pm on Wednesday, 24th February and 1pm on Thursday, 25th February. A pot of flowers, stone crucifix candle holder and concrete angel were taken from a grave in a cemetery on the […]
Mar 4 2016 | Posted in
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Police in Crossmaglen are appealing for information after saws were stolen from a van. At 7.42pm on Wednesday, 17th February, two Con saws were taken from the back of a white Ford Transit van parked in McCormick Place. It is believed a silver car may have been involved in the theft. Police would like to […]
Mar 4 2016 | Posted in
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Sinn Féin Councillor Barra Ó Muiri has urged Transport NI to add the Carrickrovaddy Road to the list of roads for salting following a series of collisions. “I’m absolutely baffled as to why Carrickrovaddy has not yet been added to the salting list,” he said. “The road is an absolute death trap after the least […]
Mar 4 2016 | Posted in
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A delegation of Councillors and Senior Officials from Newry, Mourne and Down District Council recently met with the deputy First Minister, Martin McGuiness at the Canal Court Hotel, Newry to discuss the Narrow Water Bridge project and the Southern Relief Road. The Council Chairperson, Councillor Michael Ruane led the cross-Party delegation to discuss the proposed […]

Sinn Féin Councillor Terry Hearty has blasted Translink for what he described as its “indifference” to rural areas. Speaking after a meeting with Ulsterbus management in Newry regarding the possibility of a marginally increased service to South Armagh Cllr Hearty said it was clear the companies main concern was ‘profits over people’. “I met with […]
Mar 3 2016 | Posted in
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Police in Newry are appealing for information following the report of a burglary at commercial premises at a business park. The burglary took place at premises on the Forkhill Road area of Newry on Tuesday 23rd February. Entry was gained to the hairdressing salon at around 8.30pm by a man who smashed the front door […]
Mar 2 2016 | Posted in
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Agriculture Minister Michelle O’Neill and Justice Minister David Ford will today warn those who are cruel to animals that they will face much tougher penalties under the law. The Ministers will together launch the Report of the Review of the Implementation of Animal Welfare Legislation in Belfast. The report makes 68 recommendations aimed at enhancing […]
Feb 29 2016 | Posted in
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Detectives from Reactive and Organised Crime have charged a 36 year old man with arson endangering life. The charge relates to an incident in Cleary Crescent on 22nd June, 2015. At around 9.15pm on the night in question, police received a report that an attempt had been made to set fire to the front door […]
Feb 29 2016 | Posted in
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