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Minister makes Kingsmill vow

08-Jan-2013
STORMONT Minister Danny Kennedy has pledged to continue to seek an apology from the Irish government for what he described as its failure to prevent republican attacks in border areas during the Troubles. Mr Kennedy attended a roadside service on ... read more
Source: Locali

MIRACLE ESCAPE

08-Jan-2013
A NEWRY man has said it was "a miracle" that nobody was killed when a car smashed through his gates and slammed into his Quayside Close house. Gerard Blair's partner, Imelda Brown, was in the house on Sunday, January 6 at around 8.30pm when ... read more
Source: Locali

Anger at canal upgrade plan

08-Jan-2013
REGENERATION plans for Merchants Quay in Newry could be the final nail in the coffin for small independent businesses in the city centre, it has been claimed. In November Newry and Mourne Council and the Department of Social Development (DSD) announced ... read more
Source: Locali

Sensational Swimming for Armagh!

10-Jan-2013
Right from the starter's first whistle, spectators and officials alike were on the edge of their seats throughout the day at last Saturdays' Arthur McDonald swimming gala in Newry. Neighbouring rival clubs Newry and Mourne, Portadown and Lurgan ... read more
Source: Locali

Job losses in Newry after Jessops announces immediate closure

11-Jan-2013
High street camera store Jessops has become one of the first retail casualties of 2013 in Newry after the administrator for the retailer today announced the closure of all its 187 stores. The Newry branch, based at Buttercrane Shopping Centre, will close ... read more
Source: Newry Times

PSNI investigate ‘suspicious’ Newry fire

10-Jan-2013
Police in Newry are investigating the circumstances surrounding a suspicious fire at a large shed, close to a house on Upper Kiln Street. The fire was reported to police at 5.07am on Sunday, 6th January and the shed was extensively damaged in the blaze. ... read more
Source: Newry Times

PSNI hits out at dangerous driving after roundabout incidents

10-Jan-2013
Police in Newry are warning motorists to be mindful of traffic regulations and restrictions following a number of incidents in the Crieve Road area. Over the last few days police have dealt with more than 12 people who have contravened directions on a ... read more
Source: Newry Times

£3000 rowing boat damage sparks police investigation

10-Jan-2013
Police in Newry are appealing for information following an incident of criminal damage during November. During the early hours of Saturday, 24th November, 2012, a single sculls rowing boat, secured to the top of a BMW car was damaged. The car was parked ... read more
Source: Newry Times

McCreesh remembers 37th anniversary of the Reavey murders

09-Jan-2013
Fews area Sinn Féin Councillor Jimmy McCreesh has said that the Reavey family deserve to know the truth about the killing of their loved ones, whose 37th anniversary occurs at this time. Brothers John Martin, Brian and Anthony Reavey were shot dead in ... read more
Source: Newry Times

Hospice thanks local community for fundraising support

09-Jan-2013
The Southern Area Hospice Services would like to thank the local community for their support during street collections in the Newry and Mourne area throughout 2012. In Crossmaglen on 7th September the Hospice raised an impressive £580.60. The street ... read more
Source: Newry Times

Black and white is still alright: 73 people in Newry still enjoy black and white TV

09-Jan-2013
Figures released today by TV Licensing reveal after nearly 46 years of colour transmissions, 73 black and white TV Licences are still in force in Newry. Across the UK, more than 13,000 households still have a black and white TV in use. Despite the ... read more
Source: Newry Times

Jessops goes into administration

09-Jan-2013
Camera retailer Jessops, which has stores in Belfast, Londonderry and Newry goes into administration, putting 2,000 jobs at risk as administrators say store closures are ... read more
Source: BBC

PRICE OF RAPE LIES

01-Jan-1970
IT cost over £8,000 to investigate a false rape claim made by a 22-year-old woman because she felt the man was "too old for her". The cost was revealed at Banbridge Magistrates' Court last week where Belinda Sneddon, of Underwood Terrace, ... read more
Source: Locali

Artist captures sea drama on canvas

01-Jan-1970
A DRAMATIC painting of Newcastle lifeboat, forging through the waves during an exercise in Dundrum Bay, has been presented to the local station. The portrait of the station's Mersey class vessel, Eleanor and Bryant Girling, was painted by Banbridge ... read more
Source: Locali

'Growing back’ to traditional living

01-Jan-1970
IT is becoming more and more popular for people to grow their own food. And in the past nine months, a Kilcoo man has transformed a rough piece of ground beside his home into a fruit and vegetable garden and has spearheaded a self-sustainability drive. ... read more
Source: Locali

High five for Swifts Reserves

01-Jan-1970
THE Swifts Reserves began the New Year with a top of the table clash at Iveagh Park against second-placed Banbridge AFC Reserves, the points on offer playing a big part in the destination of the title. The home side were keen to start brightly and ... read more
Source: Locali

Costello hopes to get Swifts back on track

01-Jan-1970
RATHFRILAND'S favourite footballing son James Costello is raring to get stuck into the Irish League relegation dogfight his new club Dungannon Swifts are faced with. James completed his move from Ballymena United to the Co Tyrone outfit last ... read more
Source: Locali

Loughgall mum slams heart service comments

09-Jan-2013
A LOUGHGALL mother whose young son suffers from a serious heart condition has criticised two leading health figures following remarks made in relation to retaining paediatric services in Belfast. Julie Greenaway, whose five-year-old son Lewis was ... read more
Source: Locali

Perfect finish to 2012

09-Jan-2013
ARMAGH City's players gave manager Marty Rice the perfect end to 2012 with a 2-0 win over Banbridge Town at Crystal Park on Saturday, 29th December. Three weeks since cup heartache at the hands of Ards, The Eagles returned to action and quickly ... read more
Source: Locali

Connolly back in medals

08-Jan-2013
NEWRY'S ace swimmer Peadar Connolly is a winner on global scale after winning the 50-metre freestyle at the Down Syndrome International Swimming Organisation World Swimming Championship. Connolly, who also recently swam across Camlough Lake, competed ... read more
Source: Locali
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