
Sinn Fein representatives are to meet with Rural Transport to discuss the removal of one of their services in south Armagh. On Wednesday, elderly and disabled people who use the service to take them to and from the Crossmaglen Social Centre twice a week were told that the service would no longer be available. Community […]

Local Sinn Fein MLA Mickey Brady has expressed his anger at what he described as the ‘ongoing chaos caused by Loyalist Band Parades in Newry’. Speaking to Newry Times, Brady said, “I am very concerned about the continuous unacceptable disruption that local people have to endure due to these so called band parades, the next […]

Slieve Gullion Sinn Féin Councillor Mickey Larkin has condemned those responsible for stealing heating oil and diesel from Dromintee GAC. “These callous thieves have stolen from the community and left the club with another bill that is ill afforded,” he told Newry Times. “The Gaelic Club is run by volunteers who give thousands of hours […]
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British Heart Foundation (BHF) Northern Ireland is looking for passionate and enthusiastic In Memoriam volunteers to play a key role in developing relationships with local Funeral Directors in Newry and Mourne. This very important volunteer will help to promote the important role that in memoriam donations play in the lifesaving work of the charity. In […]
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With the summer months approaching many homeowners will spend more time in their gardens and make use of garden furniture and equipment. This can often provide opportunities for thieves to strike and police are encouraging the public to take steps to protect their property and ensure they have a safe and enjoyable summer. Crime Prevention […]
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SDLP Westminster Candidate for South Down Margaret Ritchie has said that the Irish Open planned for Newcastle is quickly growing into a global spectacle following the announcement of more elite golfers. She said, “Significant work has already gone into ensuring that the Irish Open at Royal County Down will be bigger and better than any […]
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Police in Newry are appealing for information following a street robbery. At around 8.20pm on Thursday, 16th April a 68 year old woman was walking from the car park towards Daisy Hill Hospital when a man approached her from behind, grabbed her handbag and ran off. The man is described as being in his late […]
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Down Arts Centre is delighted to open the new season of live performances with an appearance by celebrated folk songstress, Sarah McQuaid, on Saturday 2nd May at 8pm. Sarah McQuaid’s voice has been likened to malt whiskey, melted chocolate and “honey poured into wine” (Minor 7th). Her new album, Walking Into White (2015) is her […]

Buttercrane Shopping Centre has launched a free Little Adventurers Kids Club which will run all year round. The Free ‘Drop in’ Kid’s Club facility will operate from the Little Adventures unit beside Dorothy Perkins on the last Saturday of each month, commencing April 2015 and running every month until December. The Kid’s Club will offer […]

Global Risk Management Company ‘Netwatch Ireland’ has set up a Communications Hub in Newry which will create 15 immediate jobs, rising to 50 over the next three years. Netwatch specialises in providing business continuity, risk management and security services to clients across the globe. The new Communications Hub will deploy the most advanced protection technologies […]