
Police in Newry have confirmed that they have killed a stag this afternoon, stating that it posed a risk to the public. Police received reports this morning of a stag running loose in the St Patrick’s Avenue area of the city and earlier advised the public not to use the steps between St Patrick’s Avenue […]
Oct 13 2016 | Posted in
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Following the success of its inaugural sportive, The Guillion Tour, Armagh Down Cycling Club has successfully raised £1,350 for Multiple Sclerosis Newry, Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy. The local charity, which does excellent work in the community providing hyperbaric oxygen therapy to those with long term and short-term medical conditions, was recently presented with a cheque by […]
Oct 12 2016 | Posted in
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SDLP South Down MP Margaret Ritchie has met with senior Northern Ireland Office Officials where she pressed them to ensure prosecutions for the Loughinisland Massacre are pursued. During the meeting she also repeated her demand for an apology and compensation for the victims from the British Government. Ritchie, said, “In what was a very frank […]
Oct 12 2016 | Posted in
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Victim Support NI, the leading organisation supporting victims of crime in Northern Ireland, is hosting an event in Newry on Tuesday 18th October in the hope of attracting people to volunteer with the charity. The organisation, which helps victims of crime in communities and courts throughout Northern Ireland, said more volunteers are required to deliver […]

Sinn Féin MLA Conor Murphy has said the words of British Tory leader Theresa May at her party conference ring hollow given her party’s track record of austerity. Murphy said, “Honeyed words from British Prime Minister and Tory leader Theresa May about fairness and unity will ring hollow for many people. “There are the very […]
Oct 12 2016 | Posted in
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Buttercrane Shopping Centre will play host to the Britain’s Got Talent Thames TV team as they come to Newry as part of their regional auditions tour on Monday 17th October. The team will be in the Shopping Centre from 11.30am – 5.30pm to audition local people hopeful of becoming the next star of Simon Cowell’s […]

SDLP South Down MP Margaret Ritchie has called for an immediate investigation into problems at a waste water treatment works after discharge led to a significant fish kill. Speaking to Newry Times, she said, “I was dismayed to learn last night about the large scale of the fish kill on the Carrigs River near Murlough […]
Oct 11 2016 | Posted in
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Police are appealing for witnesses and information following the burglary of a residential premises on the New Road area of Tullydonnell, Silverbridge, Newry on Saturday 10th September. Speaking to Newry Times, Constable Finucane said, “It was reported that between the hours of 7.40pm and 8.15pm, two males gained entry to a residential premises and a […]
Oct 11 2016 | Posted in
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The Southern Health and Social Care Trust has been placed in the top 10 UK Trusts to work for, out of NHS providers across the UK. Over 53,000 Foundation Year 2 doctors around the UK take part in the annual General Medical Council (GMC) national trainee survey. This is the third consecutive year that the […]
Oct 11 2016 | Posted in
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In a great opportunity for Newry businesses, NI Water has launched a summary of its goods, services and construction contracts, with an estimated value of approximately £198 million, required by the company over the next 12 months. This is an exciting opportunity for new and existing companies across a diverse range of sectors, including the […]