
Sinn Féin MPs Chris Hazzard and Mickey Brady have said today that victims of abuse inflicted by Catholic priest Malachy Finnegan must be supported in their efforts to get to the truth about the failure of the authorities to protect vulnerable children. Speaking to Newry Times, Chris Hazzard said, “The abuses inflicted by Malachy Finnegan […]

Detectives are appealing for witnesses following a report of an armed robbery at a commercial premises on Canal Street in Newry. It happened last night, Wednesday 28 February. It was reported that at around 9.30pm, a masked man entered a shop in the area with a knife and demanded cash from a member […]
Mar 1 2018 | Posted in
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Catherine Jennings, a former pupil at Sacred Heart Grammar School and Sonya Rooney, also from Newry, are celebrating success after winning top awards at the Ulster University Business School. Catherine, who has recently graduated with a BSc (Hons) degree in Leisure and Events Management, won four awards. She was presented with the Tourism […]

Crotlieve Sinn Fein councillor Oksana McMahon has condemned the irresponsible individuals that are disposing of their household items on roadsides throughout the Crotlieve area. Speaking to Newry Times, Councillor McMahon said, “Fly tipping has no place in our countryside, the actions of those people are absolutely disgusting. “They have no respect for environment […]
Mar 1 2018 | Posted in
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Matthew Tipton has left Warrenpoint Town Football Club. He has been appointed as Portadown manager on a two and a half year contract. Following last night’s game, the Board of Warrenpoint Town agreed to part ways with Matthew Tipton. Speaking to Newry Times, Chairman Connaire McGreevy said, “After a conversation with Matthew last […]
Feb 28 2018 | Posted in
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The public are being asked to be good neighbours and check in on the elderly or vulnerable relatives as difficult weather conditions and sub-zero temperatures are expected for the rest of the week. The Met Office has confirmed there is no change at this stage to yellow weather warnings in place for Northern Ireland for […]
Feb 28 2018 | Posted in
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Twelve youth projects in communities across Northern Ireland are set to benefit from £120,000 of funding to develop bespoke arts projects that promote positive health and wellbeing. The grants have been awarded in the second phase of the ARTiculate programme, a £600,000 project launched last year and supported by the Arts Council National Lottery Funds […]
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Newry residents are being encouraged to explore their options to avoid being squeezed out of the housing market. Co-Ownership Housing, a not-for-profit organisation seeking to help people in Northern Ireland into home ownership, says that whilst the housing market is becoming less affordable for many people, there are still options to get onto the property […]
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It is just less than one month until No Smoking Day on Wednesday 14 March, with thousands of smokers across Northern Ireland today being urged to stub out their cigarettes and become ‘Proud Quitters’. The Public Health Agency (PHA) and Cancer Focus NI have teamed up with pharmacy, community and HSC Trust stop smoking service […]
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The old paper £10 note will cease to be legal tender from 1 March 2018. The Consumer Council is urging consumers to hunt out their old paper Bank of England £10 notes and either spend or exchange them at the bank or Post Office, before they become worthless. week. The paper Bank of […]
Feb 27 2018 | Posted in
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