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'Disagreement' over striking of 2.2% rate

12-Feb-2013
THE striking of the new district rate provoked some disagreement between councillors. The rate impacting ratepayers living in Banbridge District Council was set at 2.2 per cent last Monday night (4 February). However, the decision-making did result in ... read more
Source: Locali

Ryan returns from Olympics a hero!

01-Jan-1970
Ryan Hill and Rosalind Connolly who are both from the locale, have returned from an epic Special Olympics in South Korea - with gold, silver and bronze medals! Ryan Hill (34) from Richhill, Lucy Best (21) from Lisburn and Rosalind Connolly (17) from ... read more
Source: Locali

Important donation to Newry and Mourne Museum

11-Feb-2013
A local businessman, Michael McKeown, has donated two busts of John Mitchel and John Martin to the Museum. The busts are by one of Ireland’s leading sculptors, John Sherlock, and were recently exhibited at the Royal Ulster Academy Exhibition in the ... read more
Source: Newry Times

Four cars damaged in city centre incidents

11-Feb-2013
Police in Newry are appealing for information following a number of incidents of criminal damage in the Cornmarket area. Around 1am on Sunday, 10th February, a number of youths were seen kicking cars from Francis Street to Monaghan Street. Four cars were ... read more
Source: Newry Times

McDonald’s Irish FA Community Awards open for 2013

11-Feb-2013
The McDonald’s Irish FA Community Awards 2013 have been launched to recognise and reward the clubs, coaches and volunteers that make outstanding contributions to grassroots football across Northern Ireland. Last year Newry boasted two winners, with ... read more
Source: Newry Times

Man (60) punched after answering front door to thief

11-Feb-2013
Detectives in Newry are appealing for information following an attempted burglary and assault in the John F Kennedy Park area of Bessbrook. At around 9.15pm on Friday, 8th February, a man called to the door of a house and demanded car keys from the 60 ... read more
Source: Newry Times

House and car attacked in Fairfields Avenue incident

11-Feb-2013
Police in Newry are appealing for information following an incident of criminal damage in the Fairfields Avenue area. Around 2am on Sunday, 10th February a brick was thrown through the front window of a house and the rear window of a Toyota Yaris car. ... read more
Source: Newry Times

Murphy calls for ASDA clarity over meat issue to safeguard jobs

11-Feb-2013
Following a meeting with Freeza Meats management, Conor Murphy, MP for Newry & Armagh, has today called for ASDA to confirm when they will be reengaging with the local processor. Speaking to Newry Times, Murphy said, “As ASDA has confirmed in their ... read more
Source: Newry Times

CHILD MANSLAUGHTER SENTENCE DUE TODAY

11-Feb-2013
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Source: Locali

Down come undone in Donegal

11-Feb-2013
FOR THE second week in succession Down's poor second-half showing meant that they lost a game they were winning at half-time. Their opposition may have been All-Ireland champions, Donegal on Saturday night but the fact that it took 28 minutes for ... read more
Source: Locali

'A lovely person'

01-Jan-1970
A POLICE officer who died while on duty in the early hours of Saturday morning was a former teacher at Kilkeel High School. And she has been described as a "bubbly girl who was keen to do her best". Philippa Reynolds died following a crash ... read more
Source: Locali

Rangers hammer title contenders

01-Jan-1970
RATHFRILAND entertained fellow title contenders Sirocco at the Billy Neill Playing Fields and probably produced their best performance of the year to hammer Sirocco 8-2. A game that was very much in doubt right up to the whistle due to water on the ... read more
Source: Locali

Misery mounts on Drumbee Road as water levels rise but no-one will take action

01-Jan-1970
FRUSTRATION and concern is growing amongst residents living along the flooded country road of Drumbeemore Road as confusion remains about who is responsible for the clean-up operation. As reported last week, the quiet rural road - outside Armagh - has ... read more
Source: Locali

Newry company cleared of horse meat involvement

11-Feb-2013
A NEWRY company that found itself at the centre of the horse meat scandal has been backed by local organisations and individuals. Councillors, MLAs and the Environmental Health Department have all come forward to clear Freeza Meats of any involvement in ... read more
Source: Locali

Valentine’s joy for Golden couple

11-Feb-2013
IT'S the most romantic day of the year on Thursday - and one Newry couple who this month celebrate their golden anniversary have lifted the lid on the secret to a happy, fulfilling and long-lasting marriage. Sean and Joan McConville will be married ... read more
Source: Locali

Councillors vote ‘no’ to Sunday market idea

01-Jan-1970
THERE will be no Sunday street market in Banbridge town centre after councillors voted not to proceed with the proposal. It had been suggested that the council considers extending its current market provision to include an occasional Sunday market on ... read more
Source: Locali

College teachers on verge of walk-out

01-Jan-1970
TEACHING staff at the Southern Regional College are on the verge of walking out amid plans to monitor their performance in the classroom. Union reps claim the college hierarchy intends to introduce a system which would essentially see the supervisor ... read more
Source: Locali

MP visit for Southern Area Hospice

10-Feb-2013
Michelle Gildernew MP, former Chair of the Health Committee at Stormont joined party colleague and one of the current local representatives on the Health Committee, Mickey Brady MLA on a visit to Southern Area Hospice Services in Newry this week. Both ... read more
Source: Newry Times

Irwin says horse meat issue needs ‘robust response’

10-Feb-2013
Newry & Armagh DUP Assemblyman and Stormont Agriculture Committee member William Irwin MLA has said that an urgent and rigorous investigation is required into practices and procedures following the discovery of horse meat in Northern Ireland. ... read more
Source: Newry Times

‘DFID must maintain funding scheme’ – Ritchie

09-Feb-2013
SDLP South Down MP Margaret Ritchie is urging the UK Department for International Development (DFID) to renew their matched funding scheme through which DFID matched pound-for pound public donations to appeals for development activities focused on ... read more
Source: Newry Times
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