
QFT and Omniplex Cinemas have joined forces for Project Monday, a new monthly series of film screenings. Project Monday features a hand-picked selection of new independent and world cinema, classic reissues, and documentaries, screening simultaneously at QFT and selected Omniplex Cinemas. Susan Picken, Head of QFT, said, “We are delighted to be embarking on this […]

Police in Newry have seized a number of cannabis plants following a planned drugs search in the Ardaragh Road area. Officers conducted the search on Monday, 20th April and recovered 52 plants. A 44 year old man was arrested for possession of Class B with intent to supply and being concerned in the cultivation of […]
Apr 24 2015 | Posted in
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Save the date for the Summer Showcase at the Crowne Plaza Dundalk. What style of bride are you? Traditional, romantic, classical or are you looking for something different, modern or chic? Put a twist on your wedding day and make your wedding unusual, unique and inventive but most of all, memorable. Crowne Plaza Dundalk are […]

Employment and Learning Minister Dr Stephen Farry attended the last day of the Deloitte People and Programmes Consulting Academy and presented certificates of achievement to the participating graduates, including Shane Canning from Newry. The Academy model is part of the Department for Employment and Learning’s (DEL) Assured Skills programme. Assured Skills provides tailored training to […]

Police in Newry are appealing for information following an incident of criminal damage. Sometime between 8pm on Saturday, 4th April and 8am on Sunday, 5th April the windscreen of a white Seat Leon, parked in Helen’s Terrace, was smashed. Constable Heidi Middleton told Newry Times, “We would like to hear from anyone who has information […]
Apr 23 2015 | Posted in
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Eight local footballers and their team manager are performing a Full Monty in aid of the Children’s Cancer unit. Neil McAteer, Manager of Haldane Fisher Athletic Football Club in Newry, will take part along with his players at the event on Saturday 2nd May at Sheepbridge Bar in Newry. Speaking to Newry Times, Neil explained […]

The Southern Health and Social Care Trust is raising awareness of IBD (Inflammatory Bowel Disease). Crohn’s and Ulcerative Colitis – IBD, affects over 260,000 people in the UK. Symptoms vary from person to person and also over time with patients often having periods of good health and then suffering flare ups when symptoms get worse. […]

Employment and Learning Minister Dr Stephen Farry and Education Minister John O’Dowd have launched this year’s All Ireland Scholarships Scheme for students in Northern Ireland. The annual scholarships, funded by businessman JP McManus, are now in their sixth year and provide financial assistance to high-performing students from disadvantaged backgrounds who intend to take up full-time […]

Local police are appealing for information following a burglary in Poyntzpass. Sometime between 5.10pm and 5.50pm on Saturday, 11th April, entry was gained to a house in Tullynacrosss Road. A number of rooms were searched and a sum of cash and jewellery were stolen. Constable Shane McDonald explained, “We would like to hear from anyone […]
Apr 23 2015 | Posted in
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Police in South Armagh have dismantled a cannabis factory following the recent search of a house in Jonesborough. Officers carried out a search at a house in the Eden Valley area of Jonesborough shortly after midday. Over 150 cannabis plants which appear to have been recently cultivated, and a large quantity of items associated with […]
Apr 22 2015 | Posted in
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