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Foiled theft

01-Jan-2014
THE attempted theft of a charity collection box was foiled by a quick-thinking employee of a Banbridge takeaway. Two men snatched a Cancer Research collection box from the front counter of the eatery on Newry Street on Friday evening. The box was ... read more
Source: Locali

£800 raised for local Hospice through Newry Cruise charity event

01-Jan-2014
£800 has been raised for Southern Area Hospice following the Newry Cruise charity cvent. Organised in partnership by Ignition 247, Newry and Mourne PSNI and Connect III, the event took place on Saturday, 7th December and over 800 modified and ... read more
Source: Newry Times

Man suffers head injury after Newry pub assault

01-Jan-2014
Police in Newry are appealing for information following an assault in the smoking area of a bar on Francis Street. Some time between 11.30pm and 11.45pm a 20 year old man was assaulted resulting in a head injury and a chipped tooth. It is believed he was ... read more
Source: Newry Times

Local students check in with Allen & Overy

31-Dec-2013
High calibre South Eastern Regional College students from Newry and Lurgan have completed nine days of professional training and mentoring with Allen & Overy, as part of a unique course designed to bolster expertise in the legal market. The ... read more
Source: Newry Times

Man, 52, arrested by Newry police on drugs and stolen goods suspicions

31-Dec-2013
Police in Newry arrested a 52 year old man on suspicion of handling stolen goods and possession of Class B drugs. Officers were on patrol in the Maginnis Street area on Saturday, 21st December, when they observed a man acting suspiciously. The man was ... read more
Source: Newry Times

‘The time is now for Sexual Orientation Strategy’ – Fearon

30-Dec-2013
Sinn Féin MLA Megan Fearon has welcomed the passing of an Assembly motion to produce a sexual orientation strategy. Speaking to Newry Times, Fearon stated, “The opportunity to debate this motion allowed us to highlight the inequalities and injustices ... read more
Source: Newry Times

You’re hired! Preparing for the perfect interview

30-Dec-2013
In today’s world of new technologies, social networks and online resources, you can mix these with good old-fashioned common sense to help yourself stand out at interviews. Johnny Nolan, careers manager for Newry in the Department for Employment ... read more
Source: Newry Times

Elderly Bessbrook woman ‘traumatised’ after interupting burglars

30-Dec-2013
The local community has reacted in anger after it emerged that a local woman was left traumatised after callous thieves broke into her house. The incident happened in the Bessbrook area when the elderly lady interrupted thieves in her home in Cloughreagh ... read more
Source: Newry Times

Camlough man Cathal Lennon in running for vacant Millwall FC managerial position

30-Dec-2013
Camlough man Cathal Lennon has emerged as a potential candidate for the vacant Millwall Football Club managerial position after Newry Times covered his footballing exploits last month. On December 4th 2013 Newry Times sports columnist Sean ... read more
Source: Newry Times

Town two minutes away from disaster

30-Dec-2013
WARRENPOINT Town came within two minutes of losing a vital three points on Boxing Day, points that they had worked their socks off for. The troublesome floodlights that had caused the abandonment of their first Premiership match at Milltown six days ... read more
Source: Locali

Brave El shaves head for cancer charity

01-Jan-1970
HILLTOWN woman El Fegan, who runs the Polercise Christmas Charity Showcase in Belfast every year, had a couple of friends who were diagnosed with breast cancer and who were this time last year undergoing treatment. She said: "Both ladies have had ... read more
Source: Locali

Youth coaches test their skills

01-Jan-1970
RATHFRILAND FC Youth Coaches XI coached by Lindsay Bronte braved poor weather conditions to play in a Christmas Challenge Tournament against the U15 team and U16 team managed by Michael O'Kane. Coaches from across the age groups - Pete Travers ... read more
Source: Locali

Georgian Day delight for traders

01-Jan-1970
THIS year's Georgian Day event in Armagh was billed as the biggest since the event began ten years ago with an estimated 30,000-35,000 people flocking to the city. And, in a recent council feedback survey, a whopping 94 per cent of respondents ... read more
Source: Locali

Cruel losses spoil worthy year

01-Jan-1970
SPORT has thrown up enough heartbreak for Gazette columnist Caroline O'Hanlon in the year just ending that the great woman herself might consider it 'Unlucky 2013', but in spite of the disappointments she has had another 12 months of ... read more
Source: Locali

High winds behind Boxing Day blazes

30-Dec-2013
FIVE people were treated for shock and smoke inhalation after high winds saw two houses catch fire in Mayobridge on Boxing Night. The gales brought down overhead power cables, which hit the roof of a house in St Anne's Terrace. A blaze was ignited, ... read more
Source: Locali

District battered by windy weather

30-Dec-2013
GALES in excess of 70mph wreaked havoc across the district during the festive season. Just a week after the Democrat reported from Newry's O'Neill Avenue, which saw high winds fall a tree, rip metal railings from the ground and collapse a chimney ... read more
Source: Locali

Last minute Christmas rush for city’s retailers

30-Dec-2013
FOOTFALL in Newry over the Christmas period was up on last year. And the city saw a last-minute shopping surge as people left bagging a bargain until the eleventh hour. That's according to Buttercrane Shopping Centre Manager Peter Murray, who ... read more
Source: Locali

Cup Finals Countdown

30-Dec-2013
THE New Year brings with it fresh challenges, new aspirations along with hopes and dreams and Newry Olympic Hockey team and Camlough Rovers hope to clinch silverware in the next few days. Newry Olympic face Portadown tomorrow (New Year's Day) in the ... read more
Source: Locali

Justice minister in Mournes to back community projects

01-Jan-1970
JUSTICE Minister David Ford joined a number of young people for a walk in the Mournes as he announced funding for community projects. Mourne Mountain Adventure (MMA) is just one of the 28 projects benefiting from the latest round of funding from the ... read more
Source: Locali

City want Boxing Day knockout

26-Dec-2013
ARMAGH City are hoping for a Boxing Day knock-out when they contest the Bob Radcliffe Cup final. But they will not be taking anything for granted against Mid-Ulster Intermediate kingpins Dollingstown. An 11am kick-off at Lakeview Park, Loughgall, will ... read more
Source: Locali
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