
Police in Newry are investigating an assault and have appealed for information. At around 6pm on August 4th, a man was assaulted in the Basin Walk area. It is understood he was approached and assaulted by three other males. Speaking to Newry Times, Const. Tim Coombs said, “Police would be keen to speak with anyone […]
Aug 28 2015 | Posted in
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Dear Editor, South Down Defenders Flute Band Newry will be holding their annual parade and competition in Newry on Friday 28th August 2015 at 7:15pm. All genres of music will be on parade including silver, flute and accordion bands which should provide entertainment to suit all musical tastes. Top accordion outfit Dunloy Accordian will be […]

The SDLP MP for South Down Margaret Ritchie has raised concerns over plans to recommend that burying nuclear waste is safe. A public information campaign is due to be launched in September, the first since Cumbria Council rejected a bid in 2013. Ritchie said, “This campaign orchestrated by nuclear lobbyists is based on findings from […]
Aug 28 2015 | Posted in
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Police in Newry are investigating a report of criminal damage. In three areas in the Mourneview Park area, graffiti was daubed in black paint. It is thought this happened sometime between midnight and 1am on Sunday, August 16th. Speaking to Newry Times, Const. Tim Coombs said, “If you can help please call the 101 number, […]
Aug 27 2015 | Posted in
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The Consumer Council has welcomed the announcement from the Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) that enforcement action taken against three major airlines has resulted in better support and information for passengers during instances of flight disruption. Speaking about the announcement Scott Kennerley, Head of Transport at the Consumer Council said, “This is welcome news for those […]
Aug 27 2015 | Posted in
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Over 100 children aged from 5-12 recently attended St Bronagh’s Summer Fun Camp in Petit Park, Rostrevor. The three day camp gave children the opportunity to take part in Mountain Bike Skills, Water Bouldering, Gaelic Skills, arts and craft and team games, culminating in a Family Fun Day and BBQ on the pitch on Saturday […]
Aug 27 2015 | Posted in
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Detectives from Serious Crime Branch investigating what they described as ‘dissident republican terrorist activity’ have arrested two men in South Armagh. The men, aged 25 and 50, were arrested in the Cullyhanna area this morning, Thursday 27th August. Both men have been taken to the Serious Crime Suite at Antrim Police Station for questioning.
Aug 27 2015 | Posted in
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The Public Health Agency (PHA) has issued advice on e-cigarettes to help people make informed decisions. Smoking tobacco is very harmful to health. The short- and long-term effects of smoking are well known and smoking remains the single biggest cause of early death in Northern Ireland. A typical smoker dies 10-15 years earlier than they […]
Aug 27 2015 | Posted in
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South Down SDLP MP, and EFRA Select Committee member, Margaret Ritchie has requested a meeting with EFRA Secretary of State to explore with urgency export licences for new markets for beef and lamb producers to ensure that impediments to processing such licences are eradicated. Following a meeting with senior representatives of the Ulster Farmers’ Union […]
Aug 26 2015 | Posted in
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As part of the Ring of Gullion Lúnasa Festival, the Ring of Gullion team have joined forces with The Conservation Volunteers to provide a workshop on pond construction and getting the most out of your pond. The workshop will start at 10.00am on Thursday 27th August in Jonesborough’s Pastoral Centre. Booking is through the Ring […]