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Buttercrane Shopping Centre to sponsor Armagh Ladies Senior Club Championship

Buttercrane Shopping Centre is delighted to announce their sponsorship of Armagh Ladies Senior Club Championship 2018. The launch took place in Centre recently and Peter Murray said the Centre was delighted to support Armagh Ladies Gaelic Football and looked forward to an exciting summer of football.     “Buttercrane Shopping Centre is delighted to support […]

Newry surveyors awarded RICS diplomas

Newry surveyors Gerard Fitzpatrick, Barry Lawless and Simon Hollywood, newly qualified members of the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS) – the leading organisation when it comes to professionalism in land, property and construction – recently received their diplomas from Andy Tough, Chair of RICS in Northern Ireland. The diplomas were presented to over 20 […]

Disappointment after Lindsay Hill planning decision overturned

Newry, Mourne and Down Councillor Liz Kimmins has expressed her disappointment that the Planning Appeals Commission has overturned a Previous Council decision to refuse Planning at Lindsay Hill for a housing development and large bridge spanning over Lindsay Hill and on to St Clares Avenue. The Sinn Féin representative told Newry Times, “Following the planning […]

Teenager charged after Newry machete attack

Drumalane Newry death - Newry news headlines

Police have charged an 18-year-old man with a number of offences after a machete attack in Newry. The teen was charged with aggravated burglary, grievous bodily harm with intent and possession of an offensive weapon with intent to commit an indictable offence.     The charges are related to an incident at a house on […]

South Armagh the “poor relation” for Roads Service attention – Councillor Hearty

Slieve Gullion Area Sinn Féin Councillor Terry Hearty has said that people need to see actual road improvements happening rather than reading about them. The Councillor was directing his remarks to Divisional Roads Senior Management who were outlining their plans for 2018/19 to the Council.     The South Armagh Councillor told those at the […]

Police renew appeal for witnesses after fatal collision

Newry crash collision - Newry news headlines

Police are renewing an appeal for information following a fatal road traffic collision. The collision happened on the Dublin Road in Castlewellan on Thursday, 31 May.     Gary Lennon, who was driving a blue-coloured BMW Series 3, died as a result of the single vehicle collision. A Police Spokesperson said, “Police are appealing to […]

Local charity in fundraising effort after over 100 animals rescued

Louth Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals have launched an online fundraiser, a few days after the rescue of over 100 animals following the closure of a local petting farm. The rescue was organised by Louth SPCA Inspector Fiona Squibb, alongside volunteers from the rescue and staff from Pet Connection in Newry, who […]

Tributes paid after death of former Chairman of Newry Council

SDLP South Down MLA Sinead Bradley has paid tribute to Jim McCart following news of the former Councillor’s death. Speaking to Newry Times, she said, “A former Chairman of Newry and Mourne District Council and former Chair of the SDLP Association of Councillors, Jim was a formidable Councillor and a trusted friend.     “He […]

Men armed with machetes attack 17-year-old in Newry

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

Detectives are appealing for witnesses following a report of an aggravated burglary at a house on Talbot Street in Newry during the early hours of this morning, Tuesday 5 June. It was reported that shortly after 2.15am a number of men armed with machetes forced their way into a property and attacked the male occupant. […]

Drop in fuel poverty from 42% to 22% welcomed

The Consumer Council has welcomed the recent announcement by the Northern Ireland Housing Executive that there has been a significant drop in fuel poverty in Northern Ireland from 42% of households in 2011, to 22% in 2016. Speaking to Newry Times, John French, Chief Executive of The Consumer Council said, “It is heartening to see […]







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