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Excitement builds for Christmas Switch On events in Newry

Newry Mourne and Down District Council get ready to fill the district with some Christmas Magic with a series of Switch On Events happening from 22 November until 7 December 2018. It all kicks off with the flagship Light Switch Ons in Newry on 22 November and Downpatrick on 23 November. Newry will be a […]

Search is on for Newry community heroes

Nominations are now open for the third annual Live Here Love Here Community Awards and organisers are calling on people in the Newry area to make sure to nominate their ‘Community Heroes’ – those who give up their time to keep our communities cleaner, greener and safer.  The awards, held at Belfast City Hall on […]

Newry Primary Schools sign up to Daily Mile

A number of local Primary Schools are benefitting from taking part in the Daily Mile programme. Developed by a Head Teacher in Stirling in response to concerns over poor fitness levels and obesity in children, the Daily Mile programme involves pupils participating in a 15-minute walk or run every school day. The Southern Health and […]

Get discounts and cashback on your Christmas gift shopping at The Quays

On the hunt for a special gift for a loved one? Or an office secret Santa pressie for under a tenner? Save on your Christmas gift shopping with money off big brands like Next, Boots, Sports Direct and more! To make things a little lighter on your pocket this Christmas, shop and save with Power […]

Public urged to respond to witness appeal on killing of Newry IRA man

Sinn Féin MP Chris Hazzard has encouraged the public to engage with the Ombudsman’s witness appeal into the RUC killing of Colum Marks in Downpatrick in 1991. Speaking to Newry Times, the South Down MP said, “This is welcome news for Colum’s family, friends and the wider community here in Downpatrick. “IRA Volunteer Colum Marks […]

Joint venture sees Newry firm secure major £30m infrastructure project

A specialist Newry-based civil engineering contractor has secured a new contract to deliver Southern Water’s Victorian sewer rehabilitation project in Thanet, south-east England – a major infrastructure project valued at over £30 million. Terra Solutions Limited, which has been trading since 2008, has entered into a new joint venture – TPMD. Made up of Terra […]

Excitement builds for Lidl Trolley Dash in Newry

Lidl Northern Ireland is giving away up to £10,000 worth of free shopping this December as part of a major festive fundraiser for its charity partner, NSPCC Northern Ireland. The Lidl Christmas Trolley Dash gives customers the chance to win their entire ‘big Christmas shop’ – for the price of a £1 ticket.  Shoppers can […]

Santa arrives in Newry on 15 November

Santa arrives at Buttercrane Shopping Centre, Newry on Thursday 15 November, following a short parade around the City, led by Holy Cross Accordion Band and accompanied by Christmas Characters. This year snow is guaranteed (hurray!) as Santa arrives to the Buttercrane Quay entrance around 7pm. Customers will have an opportunity to take their own snow […]

Budget Energy announces 10.38% tariff increase

Budget Energy customers will be hit with a further energy tariff increase after the electricity supplier announced a 10.38% increase, effective from 29 November 2018.  This is the second time this year that Budget Energy customers will experience an increase in their electricity costs, advises The Consumer Council.     This increase will see a […]

7 houses targeted in spate of Newry and Mourne burglaries

Newry stabbing: Man stabbed in the face in 'vicious attack' | Newry Times - Newry news

Detectives investigating a series of burglaries in the South Armagh area on Friday 2 November are appealing for information. Speaking to Newry Times, Detective Inspector Trevor Stevenson said, “Three houses in Crossmaglen, two in Chapel View and one on Newry Road and one on the Camlough Road in Newry were targeted in a series of […]







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