
Police have charged four men, aged 25, 28, 32 and 35, with a number of offences. They include possessing counterfeit currency and possession of an offensive weapon in a public place. The 28-year-old man has also been charged with a number of motoring offences. Shortly before 12pm police were advised that a white […]
Mar 23 2020 | Posted in
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Slieve Gullion area Sinn Féin Councillor Declan Murphy has said that those engaged in wanton vandalism at a house on Mill Road in Bessbrook should desist. The local Councillor was making his comments after windows in a home were broken by a group of youths. Speaking to Newry Times, Declan said, “Those engaged […]
Mar 23 2020 | Posted in
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A large gorse fire at the Bernish in Newry has been described as “a serious criminal antisocial action”. The Northern Ireland Fire and Rescue Service spent hours on Sunday evening fighting the fire. Watch a video of the fire on our Facebook page HERE. It is believed the fire was started deliberately. […]
Mar 23 2020 | Posted in
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Students from Abbey Christian Brothers’, Our Lady’s Grammar School and St Paul’s High School, took part in a recent Mock Council of the European Union debate. The sixth form pupils joined schools from across Northern Ireland at Belfast City Hall to tackle two of Europe’s most pressing issues — Climate Change and social media regulation. […]
Mar 23 2020 | Posted in
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The UK Government has said it will pay 80% of wages for employees not working, up to a maximum of £2,500 a month. Speaking just moments ago at a live Press Conference, Chancellor Rishi Sunak said the government was taking the ‘unprecedented’ steps to safeguard people from job losses. Chancellor Sunak said that self-assessment income […]

The Southern Trust has confirmed that cancelled appointments will continue due to coronavirus. Speaking to Newry Times, a Southern Trust spokesperson said, “Health service activity across Northern Ireland is being curtailed as a result of coronavirus. “In the Southern Health Trust, with the exception of, antenatal, anticoagulant and fracture appointments, most hospital outpatient […]

Newry and Armagh MLA Liz Kimmins has said that the local community in Meigh will be bitterly disappointed by what she described as the “refusal” by the Department for Infrastructure (DfI) to address their concerns about road safety. Speaking to Newry Times, the Sinn Féin MLA said, “We have been lobbying for several years in […]
Mar 20 2020 | Posted in
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PIPS Newry and Mourne is one of five local mental health charities which were supported through an 18-month partnership between IOD and the Community Foundation for Northern Ireland. Gordon Milligan, Chair of the Institute of Directors, recently met staff and volunteers from the charity, along with representatives from Pips Charity Belfast, Links Counselling Lurgan, Foyle […]
Mar 20 2020 | Posted in
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Health Minister Robin Swann today detailed the first phase of health service surge plan measures to deal with growing transmission of Covid-19. A core aim of the surge plans – covering the immediate period to mid-April – is to prioritise essential services and free up capacity across the system. The Minister spelt out the plans […]

Police investigating two incidents of arson in the South Armagh area on Tuesday 17 March, have arrested two men. Speaking to Newry Times, Sergeant Lewis said, “Shortly after 00:40am, it was reported that three cars and one van had been set alight at the Carn View area of Newry. “A house located in […]
Mar 19 2020 | Posted in
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