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Extensive damage caused to house after arson attack

02-Oct-2014
Police in South Down are appealing for information following arson at a house on Kinghill Road, Cabra. Speaking to Newry Times, Constable Raymond Clarke, Kilkeel Response, explained, “We received a report of a house on fire around 3.20am on ... read more
Source: Newry Times

McKevitt welcomes cycling strategy consultation events

02-Oct-2014
SDLP Culture, Arts and Leisure spokesperson Karen McKevitt MLA has welcomed confirmation from the Department of Regional Development that consultation events on the draft bicycle strategy will be held across the North in the coming weeks. Speaking to ... read more
Source: Newry Times

Warrenpoint theft prompts police investigation

02-Oct-2014
Police in Warrenpoint are appealing for information following a theft. Constable Aimee Fletcher, Warrenpoint Response, explained to Newry Times, “Some time between Friday, 5th September and Thursday, 18th September, an outboard engine was stolen. ... read more
Source: Newry Times

Transfer of planning in Newry and Mourne moves a step closer

01-Oct-2014
Environment Minister Mark H Durkan has announced a joint project between the Department of the Environment (DOE) and Newry, Mourne and Down Council, preparing for transfer of planning powers. It will see Newry people having planners on their doorstep for ... read more
Source: Newry Times

Fearon calls for release of full economic data

01-Oct-2014
Sinn Féin MLA Megan Fearon has called on the British treasury to release the full economic data on how much taxation is raised in Northern Ireland. Speaking following the DETI heard evidence from NICVA on the quality of economic data available locally, ... read more
Source: Newry Times

McKevitt calls for Stormont reception to recognise Down champion footballers

01-Oct-2014
SDLP South Down MLA Karen McKevitt has called on the Culture Minister to invite the county’s intermediate champion footballers to a civic reception at Stormont. The Down ladies team celebrated an emphatic win over Fermanagh on Sunday to bring home the ... read more
Source: Newry Times

Kennedy welcomes confirmation of date for inquest into Kingsmills massacre

01-Oct-2014
Local MLA Danny Kennedy has welcomed news that a date has been set for an inquest to open into the Kingsmills massacre. Speaking to Newry Times, Kennedy said, “I welcome the news that the date of the 1st June next year has now been set for the inquest ... read more
Source: Newry Times

Newry’s Chinese food businesses ‘Takeaway’ new allergy rules

01-Oct-2014
More than one hundred members of the Chinese Community operating food businesses in Newry & Mourne District Council and neighbouring areas attended seminars to learn about the new allergen requirements being introduced later this year. They were ... read more
Source: Newry Times

Five cars damaged in Bessbrook incident

01-Oct-2014
Police in Newry are appealing for information after a report of criminal damage at the Gardens, Clogharevan area of Bessbrook. Speaking to Newry Times, Constable Arbuthnot said, “Sometime overnight between midnight and 10am on Saturday 20th ... read more
Source: Newry Times

Two women dead after car collides with police vehicle

30-Sep-2014
Two women, believed to be nuns, have died following a two vehicle collision which occurred on the Belfast Road, Newry. The collision occured just before 9.25am this morning, Tuesday 30th September. One of the vehicles involved is a police vehicle. Three ... read more
Source: Newry Times

‘Reducing benefit cap will punish the poor’ – Murphy

30-Sep-2014
Sinn Féin MP Conor Murphy has said British government plans to reduce the benefit cap would drive thousands further into poverty. He was speaking as plans to reduce the benefits cap from £26,000 to £23,00 were announced. The Newry and Armagh MP said, ... read more
Source: Newry Times

VIDEO: Two nuns killed in Newry collision

30-Sep-2014
Two nuns have been killed in a collision involving an unmarked police vehicle in County ... read more
Source: BBC

Nuns killed in Newry collision named

30-Sep-2014
The two nuns who died in a collision involving an unmarked police vehicle in County Down were Sister Marie Duddy and Sister Frances ... read more
Source: BBC

Last chance to get subsidised agricultural tracker fitted

29-Sep-2014
Newry & Mourne Sinn Féin Councillor Terry Hearty has called on farmers to avail of the agricultural tracker system before the scheme ends. The South Armagh elected representative explained, “A scheme to assist farmers fit tracking devices to farm ... read more
Source: Newry Times

Newry police warn public about counterfeit notes

29-Sep-2014
Local police are reminding traders and members of the public to be wary of counterfeit notes. Sergeant Wendy Walker, Community Safety, is advising shops and other businesses that handle currency to check all notes and contact police if they suspect they ... read more
Source: Newry Times

Family support local charity in memory of their mum

29-Sep-2014
The McAteer family from the Newry area handed over a cheque for £1,500 to local charity Friends of the Cancer Centre in memory of their mum, Annie McAteer. The family had asked friends and family to make a donation to the charity in lieu of flowers at ... read more
Source: Newry Times

‘Appalling’ burglaries at homes of elderly people in Newry

29-Sep-2014
Newry and Armagh Sinn Féin MLA Mickey Brady has described two recent burglaries in Newry at the homes of two elderly people as ‘appalling’. Two homes in the John Martin Gardens and Ardgreen Drive areas of Newry City were recently burgled. ... read more
Source: Newry Times

Fearon discusses cross border difficulties with Consumer Council

26-Sep-2014
Newry & Armagh MLA Megan Fearon has said that her recent meeting with the Consumer Council was ‘informative and productive’. Speaking to Newry Times, Fearon explained, “Amongst the cross-border difficulties we discussed was the ... read more
Source: Newry Times

Cyclist dies in Newry collision

26-Sep-2014
A man in his 30′s has died following a road traffic collision just outside Newry on the northbound carriageway of the A1. The man was cycling yesterday evening along the carriageway at around 8:30pm when the crash happened. Sergeant Lawrence Spier ... read more
Source: Newry Times

Mayor hosts PKF International World CEO

26-Sep-2014
Mayor of Newry and Mourne District Council, Councillor Daire Hughes along with Acting Chief Executive, Eddie Curtis hosted John Sim, the World Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of PKF International and Feargal McCormack, Managing Director of PKF-FPM ... read more
Source: Newry Times
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