
SDLP MLA for Newry and Armagh Justin McNulty has called for urgent multi-agency action to tackle a growing drug problem in Newry. Speaking to Newry Times, McNulty explained, “Illegal drugs are a scourge on our society, they have a devastating impact on those who suffer from addiction, their families and our community. “This […]
Jan 19 2018 | Posted in
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Police in Newry have charged a 32-year-old-man with manslaughter following the death of a man in the city. The charge comes after the death of a 51-year-old man in the Dublin Road area on Wednesday. Detectives also arrested four men aged 56, 46, 34 and 32 and a woman (50). They were arrested […]
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Police have confirmed that a man who died following a one vehicle road traffic collision on the Bessbrook Road near Markethill yesterday (Thursday 11th January) was Arthur Patrick Lavery. Arthur was aged 62 and from the Poyntzpass area. Speaking to Newry Times, Constable Michael McNee said, “The collision occurred just before 2.45pm when […]
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Detectives are appealing for information following five burglaries in the Newry, Mourne and Down area last week. Homes in Warrenpoint, Rostrevor, Kilkeel and Mayobridge were targeted by thieves on 29th December 2017. Speaking to Newry Times, Detective Sergeant James Johnston said, “Three males were disturbed in two burglaries, which occurred in Warrenpoint and […]
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Detectives are appealing for information following a number of burglaries that were reported in the Newry area on Wednesday 13th December. Speaking to Newry Times, Detective Sergeant Mark Crothers said, “We believe that these incidents may be linked. Two properties in Bessbrook were targeted between 7pm – 10.30pm on Wednesday. In the first […]
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Warrenpoint stroke survivor Shane Fearon is one of the thousands of people living with communication difficulties after a stroke. Shane has aphasia – a common communication difficulty after a stroke. Aphasia can affect a person’s ability to understand, speak, read, write and use numbers; however it doesn’t affect a person’s intelligence. Shane is […]
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For over 26 years John Dalzell has dedicated one whole week of his life to standing out and collecting money for our local hospice in the run up to Christmas. It takes place usually in the coldest, wettest weather, when almost everyone else is buying and wrapping Christmas presents. He has now gathered […]

Police are appealing for witnesses following a serious road traffic collision on the Camlough Road in Bessbrook on Friday evening, 1st December. The collision, involving a car and a pedestrian occurred at approximately 4.25pm. It happened close to the junction with High Street. The male pedestrian was taken to hospital for treatment for […]
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SDLP MLA for Newry and Armagh Justin McNulty has praised the work of the Fire and Rescue Service in Newry as they attended a fire at Carnbane Industrial Estate in Newry. McNulty attended the scene yesterday morning and told Newry Times, “The fire was ferocious but the firefighters have now it got it under control. […]
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Plans to invest £20m in a new Civic Centre and enhanced theatre and conferencing facilities right in the heart of Newry City were unveiled today at a briefing in the Canal Court Hotel. The investment, which will focus on developing a new, modern, purpose built Civic Centre, replacing existing Council sites on Monaghan Row and […]