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Halfpenny signs for Warrenpoint Town

Warrenpoint Town FC has announced the signing of 22-year-old midfielder Noel Halfpenny from Crumlin Star.  Halfpenny joins on the back of a very successful campaign with Crumlin Star FC.     He played a vital role in midfield as they completed a league and cup treble. Speaking to Newry Times, Manager Stephen Mc Donnell stated, […]

PSNI launches Summer Domestic Abuse Campaign

The Police Service of Northern Ireland has today, Thursday 5 July launched its domestic abuse campaign for the summer months.  The message of the campaign ‘If you feel like you’re walking on eggshells that’s domestic abuse’ is designed to encourage the reporting of incidents, and make victims aware they can take steps to stop it.  […]

Police call for witnesses after theft

Newry burglary: 5 masked intruders prevent occupants from leaving while ransacking house - Newry news

Police investigating the theft of livestock from a field in Newtownhamilton are appealing for information. Police received a report at approximately 11:20 am on Wednesday, 20 June that five calves and five cows had been stolen from a field on the Macullagh Road. It is believed to have occurred sometime between 8 pm the previous […]

Mourne Mountains welcomes hundreds to mark two decades of iconic festival

Last weekend walkers, ramblers and hikers of all ages descended upon, and then promptly ascended, the Mourne Mountains for the 20th Mourne International Walking Festival. Welcoming visitors from as far afield as Australia, New Zealand, Finland, the United States of America, Germany and from across the UK and Ireland, there was a fantastic feeling of […]

Newry sportsman earns Great Game Fairs award

Newry country sportsman Declan Boyle has earned honours from The Great Game Fairs of Ireland, recognised for his longstanding contribution to the training and breeding of internationally acclaimed gundogs. Declan, who is the Honorary Field Trial Secretary of the Labrador Retriever Club and a panel judge in the Irish Kennel Club, has recently celebrated winning […]

Scam warning after local tradesman’s email account hacked

Detectives in Ardmore are urging members of the public and businesses to be vigilant following a report of email fraud recently. Police received a report from a local tradesman who told said his email account had been hacked and an email had been sent to a client instructing them to send payment to a new […]

Consumers urged to shop around following Click Energy price increase

27,000 Click Energy customers across Northern Ireland will be affected by a 9.68% electricity price increase. The Consumer Council says this is unwelcome news, and are encouraging all consumers to review whether they are on the best deal for their electricity. The increase, which comes into effect on 12 July, will see a typical customer’s […]

Local schools receive recognition at Green Flag event

Newry, Mourne and Down District Council Chairman, Councillor Mark Murnin, welcomed local schools to Warrenpoint Town Hall for the Chairperson’s annual ‘Green Flag’ reception. The reception recognises the achievement of local schools which have obtained their Green Flags as part of the Eco-Schools Programme. Newry, Mourne and Down District Council Chairman, Councillor Mark Murnin said, […]

New website for consumers with parcel delivery problems

Northern Ireland shoppers are set to benefit from a new website to report delivery problems with online orders. The Consumer Council has said the website, www.deliverylaw.uk, will also educate consumers about their rights and help them make a complaint to retailers. Speaking to Newry Times, Kellin McCloskey, Head of Postal Services at The Consumer Council […]

Warrenpoint Port joins local schools for tree planting

Warrenpoint Port recently joined seven local schools to plant a variety of trees as part of its ongoing commitment to enhancing the environment. In total, 1,100 trees and shrubs have been planted by the Port at The Gut area along the harbour’s boundary, including Rowan and Crab Apple trees, following a £55,000 investment. The schools […]







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