All posts tagged "Newry"
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‘We did it’: Newry’s fastest man’ breaks previous record 43 years to the day
‘Newry’s fastest man’ has officially earned his title after crossing the Dublin Marathon finish line in just two hours and 21...
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1 year ago
The hidden ‘mental and emotional’ health issues faced by farming community
Despite their reputation for resilience and hardiness, farmers are impacted by a huge array of challenges on a daily basis. This...
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1 year ago
Alexander McCartney took only nine minutes to groom, sexually abuse and blackmail girl
A Co Armagh catfish child predator, first to be sentenced in UK for manslaughter of victim in a foreign jurisdiction, took...
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1 year ago
Alexander McCartney: Co Armagh catfish handed life sentence with minimum of 20 years
A Co Armagh man accused of one of the worst cases of catfishing ever seen – which resulted in a 12-year-old...
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1 year ago
Former Lidl site in Newry – potential plan B for new civic centre – now under offer
A substitute site for Newry, Mourne and Down District Council’s (NMDDC) new civic centre has potentially been bought, putting an end...
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1 year ago
Concerns after two rare birds poisoned on separate occasions in Newry estate
Two ravens were poisoned on two separate occasions in a Newry estate recently. The incidents have prompted officers from Newry Local...
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Domestic abuse against women a ‘pandemic’ in Northern Ireland, officer tells court
A police officer investigating a horrific attack in which the alleged victim was kicked, choked, bitten and dragged by her hair,...
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1 year ago
Convicted killer arrested after going on run for more than a year
A Newry man convicted of murder – and currently serving a life sentence – has been arrested more than a year...
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1 year ago
Sinn Féin and DUP agree to sale of Raymond McCreesh Park in Newry
A Newry playground named after an IRA hunger striker could be set for sale on the open market following approval by...
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County final postponed at last minute as high winds wreak havoc across Co Armagh
The Armagh senior county final, which was due to take place this afternoon, has been postponed as high winds wreak havoc....
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1 year ago
Vandalism incident results in withdrawal of Bessbrook’s ‘Busy Bus’ service
A bus service which helps elderly and sick residents in the Bessbrook area has been withdrawn following another incident of vandalism....