
Multi-agency partners met earlier today as preparations continue ahead of forecast severe weather and Storm Ciara this weekend and early next week. Staff from all agencies are on the ground monitoring the situation and will be ready to respond to any impacts. Article continues below Traffic disruption and some localised flooding are possible and the […]
Feb 7 2020 | Posted in
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Would you let your kids organise your wedding? Couples all over the UK are being offered help in organising their wedding but there’s a catch… the entire thing has to be arranged by their kids. Article continues below Marrying Mum & Dad is back on CBBC and is bringing a unique twist on reality TV […]

Sinn Féin Councillor Roisin Mulgrew has said that the most recent dumping of rubbish on the Flagstaff Road was a “disgusting and selfish act” which showed no concern for local residents or the environment. The local Councillor said that it was essential that householders who paid individuals to remove their waste knew exactly where the […]
Feb 7 2020 | Posted in
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A runner from Newry has finished in second place out of 1,050 registered runners in the 2019 Novosco 10k Grand Prix series. Patricia Brown, a member of Newry City Runners, was runner-up in the 18-race series. Article continues below She was among the winners who collected their awards at a recent prizegiving ceremony at the […]
Feb 6 2020 | Posted in
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Police are appealing for information following the report of a number of burglaries at three properties on the Shinn Road, Newry in the early hours of the morning on Friday, 31 January. Speaking to Newry Times, Detective Constable Middleton said, “We received a report at 6.55 am that sometime between 11:30 on Thursday, 30 January […]
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Newry schools are being encouraged to throw themselves into all things maths as part of a special Northern Ireland-wide fundraising day in aid of the NSPCC. On Friday, 7 February, schools can take part using a range of curriculum-based activities, all free and provided by the charity, to liven up their lessons including ‘Who wants […]

Sinn Féin Councillor Roisin Mulgrew has expressed her disappointment at the Department for Infrastructure’s refusal to implement further traffic calming measures in the Meigh and Newtowncloughogue areas. The local Councillor said, “There is disappointment and anger amongst many residents at the Roads Service (DfI) refusal to increase traffic calming measures in this area. Article continues […]
Feb 5 2020 | Posted in
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Detectives are appealing for information following the report of a burglary in the Fathom Line area of Newry on Thursday, 23 January. Speaking to Newry Times, Detective Constable Middleton said, “It is believed sometime between 6.50 pm and 8.20 pm entry was forced into a property in the area. Article continues below “The homeowner, aged […]
Feb 4 2020 | Posted in
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Detectives are appealing for information following the report of an aggravated burglary at a property in the Mourne View Park area of Newry on Sunday, 2 February. It was reported that two men entered a flat in the area at around 7.25pm and assaulted the male occupant with baseball bats. Article continues below The occupant […]
Feb 3 2020 | Posted in
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Police have named the male pedestrian who sadly died following a road traffic collision on the Flying Horse Road, Downpatrick last night (Sunday 2 February) as Deaglan Moran. Deaglan was 14 years old and he was from the Downpatrick area. Article continues below Speaking to Newry Times, Inspector Brian Mills said, “I would like to […]
Feb 3 2020 | Posted in
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