
Local police are investigating the report of a vehicle theft in Newtownhamilton and are appealing for witnesses and information. Speaking to Newry Times, Constable Young said, “We received a report at 2 pm on Friday, 24 August that a black Mercedes parked along the road in the Fords Cross area, within the vicinity of Dundalk […]
Aug 30 2018 | Posted in
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Music, merriment and a city full of fun and frivolity was the order of the day at the recent Great Belfast Busk Off. And it was two young musicians from Newry, ‘Paul and the Meanie’, (pictured above) who took home the crown of ‘Belfast’s Best Buskers’, entertaining the crowds with their rock hits and cover […]
Aug 29 2018 | Posted in
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A Co Down-based cycling and running club are set to host an ‘Irish first’ to raise funds for Life & Time – a local charity dedicated to providing end of life support for those wishing to die at home. ROSSI Rostrevor has launched the first ever All-Ireland Pantomime Horse Derby, which will take place on […]

There is widespread anger and condemnation in Newry today after shots were fired at a house in Barcroft Park. Police are investigating after a number of shots were fired at a property in Newry overnight. Speaking to Newry Times, Inspector Frances McCullough said, “At around 11.45pm last night, it was reported that a volley of […]
Aug 23 2018 | Posted in
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The ‘Friends of Daisy Hill’ group have donated two Dyson fans to the Cardiac Rehabilitation Service at Daisy Hill Hospital. The fans have been donated for patients taking part in exercise programmes in the hospital’s physiotherapy gym. Staff have thanked the group for yet another extremely generous and thoughtful donation. Photo […]
Aug 23 2018 | Posted in
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Northern Ireland students starting university next month will have the opportunity to live in Queen’s Accommodation – even if they aren’t studying at Queen’s University. Queen’s University Belfast Accommodation announced today that they are welcoming students from St Mary’s University College, Ulster University, Belfast Met and Stranmillis University College. The news will delight local students […]

Police in Newry are appealing for information following a report of the theft of a number of items at the Blaney Road area of Newtownhamilton on Friday 10 August. Sometime between 9 am and 8 pm on Friday 10 August, it was reported that a number of tools were stolen from the property. […]
Aug 22 2018 | Posted in
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Work has started on the construction of a new crane at Warrenpoint Port following a £3 million investment. The investment forms part of a bid to facilitate further growth ahead of Brexit and beyond at Northern Ireland’s second largest port. The crane, which is supplied by Finnish manufacturer Konecranes, will significantly improve efficiency […]
Aug 22 2018 | Posted in
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The Consumer Council is encouraging consumers to check their homes for old round £1 coins, following the announcement that 169 million of the coins remain unreturned. Round £1 coins were replaced by the 12-sided, two-tone version in March last year, and round coins ceased being legal tender from October 2017. However, round coins […]
Aug 21 2018 | Posted in
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Local Sinn Féin MP Mickey Brady has welcomed and thanked the Big Lottery Fund for awarding £402,720 to TinyLife, a charity dedicated to premature babies, for their five year-year Positive Minds for Premature Parents project. Speaking to Newry Times, the Newry Armagh MP commented, “I wish to congratulate the Big Lottery Fund for awarding this […]
Aug 21 2018 | Posted in
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