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Man jailed over blackmail bid

01-Jan-1970
A MAN who threatened to kill the family of a Newry businessman unless he paid him £50,000 has been jailed for 19 months. David Samuel McAdams pleaded guilty to blackmail after menacing phone calls to the dad-of-two in August last year were traced back ... read more
Source: Locali

McMahon is Ulster Champ

01-Jan-1970
ROSTREVOR teen tennis sensation Ardghal MacMahon has put his town on the tennis map by winning the Ulster U16 Junior Masters Race. This is the first time anyone from the Newry and Mourne area has won this title and to put the difficulty of winning this ... read more
Source: Locali

Farewell to the local legend who brokered Jennings deal

29-Oct-2013
THE football and hockey community of Newry and Mourne were saddened to learn of the passing of local sporting stalwart, Samuel McCullough, aged 88. Mr McCullough was born in 1925 and was affectionately known as Sam. He was a humble man, mischievous and ... read more
Source: Locali

Baxter grabs a hat-trick for U10s

29-Oct-2013
ON Saturday Rathfriland U10 Swifts played a very young and talented Midway side in the GDC in Newry. Rathfriland started strongly as they put the Midway defence under pressure from the first whistle. It wasn't long before captain, Aaron Baxter ... read more
Source: Locali

Man, 23, charged with Newry mobile phone theft

28-Oct-2013
Police in Newry have charged a 23 year old man following the theft of a mobile phone. A Samsung Galaxy phone was taken from business premises on Basin Walk, Newry, on Sunday, 20th October. A 23 year old man was arrested later that afternoon and charged ... read more
Source: Newry Times

Police investigate Drumintee hit and run

28-Oct-2013
Police in Newry are appealing for information following a road traffic collision on the Dernaroy Road in Drumintee. Between 6.30pm and 7pm on Friday, 11th October, a black Volkswagen Golf car was in collision with a 27 year old male pedestrian who was ... read more
Source: Newry Times

Unionists ‘in denial’ about South Armagh collusion claims, insists Bradley

28-Oct-2013
SDLP MLA for Newry and Armagh Dominic Bradley MLA has said that some Unionist politicians remain in denial about the degree and depth of collusion which existed between members of loyalists paramilitaries, the RUC, and the UDR. The book claims that ... read more
Source: Newry Times

Belfast Road attempted burglary sparks police investigation

28-Oct-2013
Police in Newry are appealing for information following an attempted burglary on the Belfast Road. Some time between 1.30pm and 3.30pm on Wednesday, 9th October, an attempt was made to gain entry to a house. The lock of the door was prised off and damage ... read more
Source: Newry Times

Praise for Newry-man’s role as head of RICS NI

28-Oct-2013
A Newry man has been praised for his role in one of the world’s largest professional organisations. Michael Hannaway, who was RICS (Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors) Northern Ireland Chairman and continues to be a member of the RICS UK & ... read more
Source: Newry Times

One Direction and Irish Farmers compete for top spot as Calendar Club opens in Newry

28-Oct-2013
The countdown to Christmas has officially begun with news that Calendar Club is back in town. Calendar Club, a feature of the Buttercrane Shopping Centre in Newry every festive season, is located this beside Boots and Burton in the busy mall. There are ... read more
Source: Newry Times

Wedding ring and cash taken in Newry burglary

28-Oct-2013
Police in Newry are appealing for information following a burglary at commercial premises in Monaghan Street in the early hours of Thursday 19th September. It is believed that entry was gained to the premises between 5 and 6am and a sum of cash was taken ... read more
Source: Newry Times

Tractor theft sparks police investigation

25-Oct-2013
Police in Newry are appealing for information following the report of the theft of a tractor from a property in the Turmore Road area of Newry on Thursday 10th October. It is believed the red International 684 tractor which had white wheels and a cream ... read more
Source: Newry Times

Toy exchange calls on Newry children to give Barnardos a bumber £1m Christmas

25-Oct-2013
Argos is calling on children and parents from the Newry area to help raise a bumper £1 million for the children’s charity Barnardo’s. This year’s Argos Toy Exchange is encouraging people to donate pre-loved toys at their local Newry Argos store, ... read more
Source: Newry Times

Man, 30, charged with Hilltown driving offences

25-Oct-2013
Police in Newry have charged a 30 year old man with driving offences. The man was stopped by police in the Main Street area of Hilltown on Monday afternoon, 14th October. He was arrested and charged with driving whilst disqualified, taking a motor ... read more
Source: Newry Times

Free open air Halloween concert set for Newry

25-Oct-2013
Newry is bracing itself for a spook-tacular event this Halloween after details emerged about the annual extravaganza. On Thursday 31st October the free family fun event will feature locals stars such as The Nooks, Jimmy Buckley, The Housem8s, Johnnie ... read more
Source: Newry Times

Dogs saved from Romanian hell

23-Oct-2013
LEAVING behind an appalling existence and a doomed life, 20 Romanian dogs are to find a new home in Banbridge. Due to the charitable work of the Doghouse Sanctuary, five of the dogs are expected to arrive by boat this week. And, following a three day ... read more
Source: Locali

Schools’ plans unveiled

24-Oct-2013
TWO development proposals which would see pupils from St Brigid's High and St Patrick's Grammar Schools in Armagh coming together as a single entity have been put forward by the SELB. It is proposed St Brigid's High School will close on a ... read more
Source: Locali

Police keen to reunite bike with owner

24-Oct-2013
Police in Newry have recovered a red Trax TFS1 boy’s mountain bike in the Mourneview Park area. The bike was found on Sunday, 1st October. Police are keen to locate the owner of the bike. If you believe the bike is your property please contact ... read more
Source: Newry Times

Woman, 56, arrested after South Armagh arson attack

24-Oct-2013
Police in Newry have arrested a 56 year old female following an arson attack in the Barr Road area of Belleeks. At around 9pm on Sunday, 6th October, police received a report of suspicious activity at a house. Officers attended and found that an attempt ... read more
Source: Newry Times

‘Farmers should ensure they have adequate insurance cover’ – Hazzard

24-Oct-2013
Sinn Féin MLA Chris Hazzard has called on farmers to ensure that they have adequate insurance cover that will protect them against damage caused by severe weather. Speaking to Newry Times, Hazzard stated, “Last year due to the severe weather many ... read more
Source: Newry Times
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