
In the run up to Christmas police in Newry, Mourne and Down, in partnership with the local Policing and Community Safety Partnership (PCSP), are encouraging people to be more aware of opportunistic criminals while shopping for gifts. The key message, ‘while you’re out shopping, so are they!’ is a reminder to everyone about the importance […]
Dec 21 2015 | Posted in
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Independent Newry City Councillor Kevin McAteer has welcomed the news that the Respect Project is to receive £350,000 in funding to develop a 3G pitch at St John Boscos Youth Club. Speaking to Newry Times, the Independent Councillor said, “I want to commend those at the Respect Project and St John Bosco for all their […]
Dec 21 2015 | Posted in
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The Police Service of Northern Ireland has launched the Domestic Abuse Christmas Campaign to encourage anyone who is a victim of abuse to report it. The campaign, entitled ‘Domestic abuse is wrong, pick up the phone and make it stop’ is designed to encourage the reporting of incidents and make domestic abuse victims aware that […]
Dec 21 2015 | Posted in
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Independent Newry City Councillor Kevin McAteer has warned of attempted burglaries in the Ashton heights and Carrivemaclone areas of the city after being contacted by residents. Speaking to Newry Times, the Independent Councillor stated, “I am disgusted when I hear of an attempted burglary anywhere in Newry but this close to Christmas is very distressing […]
Dec 18 2015 | Posted in
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Police in Newry are appealing for information following a burglary in Cloghoge Heights. Sometime between 6.50pm and 10.30pm on Monday, 23rd November, entry was forced through the front door of a house. A room was ransacked however nothing was taken. Speaking to Newry Times, Constable Joanne McKee said, “We would like to hear from anyone […]
Dec 18 2015 | Posted in
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People living at Dobson’s Way in Bessbrook have taken part in a training ‘taster session’ thanks to a new £850,000 skills and employability programme introduced by Clanmil Housing Group in partnership with training agency Women’sTec. Over the next three years, through the new SPEC (Supporting People – Empowering Communities) Programme, some 500 people will have […]
Dec 18 2015 | Posted in
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With the Christmas party season in full swing the Public Health Agency (PHA) is urging people to be mindful of their alcohol intake at this time. People across Northern Ireland are looking forward to celebrating with family, friends and work colleagues, however, if you choose to drink it’s easy to lose track of how much […]
Dec 18 2015 | Posted in
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Warrenpoint Town striker Daniel Hughes has signed for Belfast club Cliftonville FC. And the club have confirmed that their striker will transfer immediately upon the opening of the January transfer window. Manager and club director Barry Gray has expressed his best wishes to Daniel. “It’s a fantastic move for Daniel at this stage of his […]
Dec 18 2015 | Posted in
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Warrenpoint Town have moved quickly to sign two young stars from Cliftonville. Martin Murray, the 22 year old forward and former Glentoran and Glenavon player, was the first confirmed last night. Martin is looking forward to the challenge ahead as he was greeted by an eager ‘Point manager Barry Gray. Speaking to Newry Times, Gray […]
Dec 18 2015 | Posted in
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Education Minister John O’Dowd has given the green light to a £33.1m investment which will see up to 500 recently qualified teachers employed in schools. The funding, allocated by the Executive from the Public Sector Transformation Fund, will be used to reshape the teaching workforce. Minister O’Dowd said, “This scheme, Investing in the Teaching Workforce, […]
Dec 18 2015 | Posted in
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