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Successful visit to Newry from Northern Ireland Human Rights Commission

The Northern Ireland Human Rights Commission enjoyed a very successful visit to Newry and Downpatrick recently to engage with local representatives and organisations. Chief Commissioner, Les Allamby, attended meetings with Commissioners, Marion Reynolds, Christine Collins and Alan McBride, as part of the Commission’s ongoing community engagement programme. Chief Commissioner Les Allamby stated, “We would like […]

Newry, Mourne and Down police officers introduce Body Worn Video cameras

Officers from across Newry, Mourne and Down Policing District are now using Body Worn Video cameras when they are on duty. Speaking to Newry Times, Superintendent Paul Reid explained, “We continuously strive to identify new ways to support the delivery of effective front-line policing. “This includes the use of new and emerging technological solutions. Video […]

Newry Council postpone decision to remove glass from blue bin collection

Newry, Mourne & Down Sinn Féin Councillor Roisin Mulgrew has said that the recent annocement by the Council to remove glass objects from Blue Bins had caused anger, confusion and concern for many. The Slieve Gullion Area Councillor was speaking at Monday night’s full Council meeting and her proposal to defer the decision to remove […]

Slieve Gullion Forest Park ‘lacking in basic facilities’

Newry, Mourne & Down District Councillor Mickey Larkin has said that he and his Slieve Gullion Sinn Féin Council colleagues are extremely frustrated at the lack of progress in providing essential toilet facilities and extra car parking at the hugely popular Slieve Gullion Forest Park. Speaking to Newry Times, the local representative explained, “For two […]

Southern Trust thanks community for donations

The Southern Health and Social Care Trust has thanked the local community for their generous donations over the past 18 months. Over half a million pounds of voluntary donations and gifts was spent on equipment and services that will directly benefit patients and clients. Non-Executive Director Siobhan Rooney, Chair of the Trust’s Endowments and Gifts […]

Police issue second appeal after death of elderly woman

Newry crash collision - Newry news headlines

Police are re-appealing for information following a fatal road traffic collision that occurred a week ago in the Newcastle Road area of Kilkeel.   An elderly woman, who was a pedestrian, was involved in the collision with a red Citroen C1 just after 6.30pm on the evening of Tuesday 31st January.   The woman died […]

Two women charged following Newry searches

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

Police have charged two women, aged 46 and 27, with two counts of possession of class A controlled drugs. The duo have also been charged with one count of possession of class A controlled drugs with intent to supply. Article continues below: The charges follow the arrest of two women in the Newry area on […]

Local venue awarded ‘Wedding Venue of the Year’

Tí Chulainn and Slieve Gullion Lodge were awarded the prestigious award of Wedding Venue of the Year in the County Armagh Region at the Annual Northern Ireland Wedding Awards 2017. At a glitzy ceremony held in the Europa Hotel Belfast, the venue was in a strong a category with Armagh City Hotel, Portadown Golf Club, […]

20mph speed limit starts at local primary school

Sinn Féin MLA Megan Fearon has welcomed the announcement by Infrastructure Minister Chris Hazzard that a 20mph speed limit will be in operation at Clonalig School, Culloville by the middle of this month. “This is welcome news and I commend the Minister and all those from the school, the wider community and Cllr Terry Hearty, […]

Public urged to report domestic and sexual violence and abuse

Justice Minister Claire Sugden has urged the public to help in eradicating domestic and sexual violence and abuse in Northern Ireland by coming forward to report it. 28,392 domestic abuse incidents and 14,073 domestic abuse crimes were reported to PSNI in 2015/16. Highlighting a package of initiatives she has driven forward to tackle domestic violence […]







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