
Sinn Féin MP Mickey Brady has welcomed a delegation of Labour MEP’s who are visiting the North to assess the implications of Brexit. The Newry/Armagh MP thanked the delegation for their interest and for taking the time to ‘”see and hear the harsh reality of Brexit for the island of Ireland’. He told […]
Apr 28 2018 | Posted in
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The search for two men, James White and Alexis Guesto, continues after a search operation in the Silverbridge area of South Armagh. Speaking to Newry Times, Detective Chief Inspector Jill Duffie from PSNI Public Protection Branch said, “We would like to thank the local community for the information they have provided so far that has assisted […]
Apr 28 2018 | Posted in
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Detectives are investigating the report of an aggravated burglary at a house in Wakefield Terrace, Bessbrook on Saturday 28 April. Police received a report that between 1:30am and 1:45am on Saturday morning, two masked men, one armed with a hammer and one with a chain, had forced their way into the house and assaulted three […]
Apr 28 2018 | Posted in
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Detectives from PSNI Public Protection Branch are appealing to the public for information on the whereabouts of two men, James White and Alexis Guesto. Speaking to Newry Times, Detective Chief Inspector Jill Duffie said, “These two men are wanted in Northern Ireland for a range of offences, including breach of licence and warrants. […]
Apr 27 2018 | Posted in
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An exciting event is taking place this summer on your doorstep taking in the spectacular views across Camlough and Slieve Gullion mountains in South Armagh. The ‘Twin Peaks Challenge’ will take place on Saturday 23 June 2018 starting at Carrickcruppen GAA, Camlough. Two local charities are set to benefit from all proceeds of […]

The Policing Ombudsman must launch a full investigation after a Belfast court heard today that the RUC man who killed IRA Volunteer Colum Marks admitted his superiors instructed him to lie about his actions, Sinn Féin MLA Conor Murphy has said. The Newry Armagh MLA attended today’s hearing at Belfast High Court where Colum […]

The European Commission has announced that the European Commission’s Chief Negotiator for Article 50 Negotiations with the United Kingdom, Michel Barnier, will visit Northern Ireland on Monday 30 April 2018 and Tuesday 1 May 2018. This will follow his visit to the south, where he will speak at an all-island civic dialogue on Brexit in […]

Applications are now open for Live Here Love Here’s Small Grants Scheme, where communities in Newry, Mourne and Down can benefit from up to £5,000 of funding to improve their local area. The Small Grants Scheme, which is now in its fifth year, is spearheaded by environmental charity Keep Northern Ireland Beautiful’s Live Here Love […]

The Consumer Council has revealed that more than half of Newry and Mourne consumers have received an item of mail, which they considered to be a scam and of those consumers 95% have ignored it or thrown it away. The Consumer Council is working with the Police Service of Northern Ireland and Royal Mail to […]
Apr 26 2018 | Posted in
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SDLP MLA for Newry and Armagh Justin McNulty has warned local motorists that parking enforcement teams are to take action against those who park in e-car charging points across Newry City. Speaking to Newry Times, McNulty explained, “I have been contacted by local motorists who have invested in new e-cars because of their environmental impacts […]
Apr 26 2018 | Posted in
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