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Traffic diversions in Newry tonight for parade

Police in Newry have advised the local community that a notified parade is due to take place in Newry this evening, Friday, 20 April. Speaking to Newry Times, Chief Inspector Joe McMinn said, “As with any event of this type, police will endeavour to keep any disruption to the community as minimal as possible.   […]

25-year growth plan for Warrenpoint Port revealed

Warrenpoint Port has unveiled a major 25-year growth plan as it aims to boost its position as a major economic driver for south Down and the surrounding region. Objectives in the Masterplan document, which covers 2018-2043, include plans to improve links to Warrenpoint town as well as upgrading transport routes to the Port, improving Port […]

Thieves steal £17,500 in local burglary

Police in Newry are investigating a burglary in which thieves stole £17,500. The theft took place at Costcutters in Mayobridge.     Police believe it happened on Thursday morning between 3 am and 4 am. The thieves cut electric wires on the street, knocking out the lights. They also ripped out CCTV. Police said they […]

Newry MP accuses unionists of ‘creating tension’ over Newry play park

Newry and Armagh MP Mickey Brady has said that the Unionist motion to Council to remove the name of Raymond McCreesh Park, led by Councillor Henry Reilly, is a “deliberate attempt to create community tension through demonising the residents of Ballybot”. Speaking to Newry Times, the local MP stated, “This park was named after local […]

Newry firm signs £1bn deal with US Soccer Federation

A ground-breaking deal between the U.S. Soccer Federation and local performance data experts STATSports should see millions of registered footballers wearing performance technology similar to that used by the game’s top players within three years. The partnership will result in the world’s largest player data monitoring programme and is seen as a platform to identify […]

Police charge five men after Newry shooting incident

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Detectives investigating a shooting incident in the Altmore Gardens area of Newry on Monday 26 March have charged five men. The men, aged  23, 27, 28, 29, and 29 were charged with a number of offences, including Aiding and Abetting, Possession of Firearm in Suspicious Circumstances and Possession of an Offensive Weapon.     They […]

Rave reviews for documentary featuring Newry men

The Brain Injury Foundation’s documentary “My Injured Brain” which was featured twice on BBC television recently has received positive feedback from a wide range of people across Northern Ireland and abroad. Comments came through social media, the internet, post, phone calls and personal callers to The Brain Injury Foundation’s ‘Our House’.     One of […]

Man sentenced at Newry Court for explosive offences

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Police have welcomed the sentencing of a man at Newry Crown Court, sitting at Dungannon courthouse today, Thursday 15th March 2018, in relation to conspiracy to cause an explosion likely to endanger life or cause serious injury to property. 40-year-old Ioan Anton was sentenced to 2 years – 1-year imprisonment and 1 year on licence. […]

Second armed robbery in five weeks at Newry shop

Detectives are appealing for witnesses following a report of an armed robbery at a shop on the Killeavy Road in Newry last night, Tuesday 13 March. It was reported that at around 7.20pm, a masked male entered a shop in the area with a knife and demanded cash from the female member of staff.   […]

Shelbourne Motors unveils plans for new £5m multi-franchise complex in Newry

Shelbourne Motors has today announced plans for a new £5m multi-franchise complex in Newry as the family-owned vehicle retailer celebrates its 45th Anniversary. The new state-of-the-art facility will create 60 new jobs when it officially opens in early 2019 with an additional 100 jobs during construction.     The purpose built 50,000 sq ft development, […]







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