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Just a few weeks before his wedding to fiancée Chloe Woods, farmer Lewis Williamson from Scarva suffered an accident while working on his farm, which could’ve cost him his sight had it not been for expert care provided at his local Specsavers. Chloe and Lewis met in 2019, and after five years together, Lewis got […]
Police in Newry are investigating a theft which occurred on Thursday 7th May 2026 in the car park at Newry Train Station. Sometime between the hours of 07:40 – 20:10 a black coloured Toyota Hilux pick-up truck has been broken into and numerous power tools stolen from the rear of the truck. Were you in […]
Members of the Beautiful Warrenpoint Committee visited Randalstown recently as part of their ongoing efforts to enhance the town’s environmental and aesthetic appeal. Randalstown was crowned Ireland’s best town in 2024, with the Warrenpoint visitors given a guided tour which showcased the award-winning approach to community collaboration, sustainability and presentation. During the visit, committee members […]
The South Down Neighbourhood Policing Team in partnership with PSNI Road Policing Unit and Newry, Mourne & Down Policing and Community Safety Partnership, is hosting a Motorcycle Safety event on the Central Promenade in Newcastle on Sunday 17 May. Motorcycling enthusiasts can have their bike safety checked by a qualified mechanic and get tips and advice […]
By Paul Higgins A Co Down man has entered a guilty plea to the manslaughter of a man who was tragically killed in a workplace accident. Appearing in the dock of Newry Crown Court, 52-year-old Walter Manley was re-arraigned on the two charges against him. Manley, from Loanda Crescent in Newry, entered a guilty plea […]
Six talented hairdressing students from Southern Regional College’s (SRC) Newry campus are gathering kit bag essentials as they head to compete in the regional qualifiers for WorldSkills UK later this month. After successfully completing the initial entry stage assessment, which challenged entrants to create a fashionable festival-inspired look for long hair, the six students […]
Secondary school pupils from St Malachy’s High School Castlewellan, Our Lady’s Grammar School Newry, St Mary’s High School Newry and St Catherine’s College Armagh attended a special ‘Females in Engineering’ event at Southern Regional College’s Newry West Campus on Wednesday 29th April 2026. The event featured speakers from the College’s championship winning STEM Racing Car team, […]
McDonald’s Newry announces an exciting new partnership with the Carnbane Girls Youth League, further strengthening its commitment to supporting grassroots football and the continued growth of the girls’ game locally. The partnership will officially launch this June, with McDonald’s Newry sponsoring the upcoming Carnbane Girls Youth League Festival Day — a key event that will […]
Sinn Féin leader in the Seanad, Senator Conor Murphy, has said that in light of the findings of today’s Amarach poll commissioned by the European Movement Ireland the Irish government must recognise the need to begin preparations for referendums on Irish unity. Senator Murphy said: “Respondents to this poll, both in the north and south, […]
Following three arrests as part of the investigation into an attack on Lurgan police station, detectives from the Police Service of Northern Ireland’s Serious Crime Branch have charged a woman to court. The woman, aged 39, has been charged with obstructing police. She has been released unconditionally in respect of perverting the course of justice […]
Southern Regional College (SRC) Professional Cookery and Hospitality students triumphed for a second year running at the Northern Ireland Generation Chef finals. The grand final, held at SRC’s Newry East campus on Thursday 30th April 2026, was scrutinised by a panel of six industry judges, comprising four chefs from industry giants Hastings Hotels, Regency House, TMR […]
Applications are open for the Arts Council of Northern Ireland’s National Lottery Project Funding programme. Grants of £10,001 – £75,000 are available for one-year arts projects which contribute to the growth of arts in the community for new and existing audiences, and which reflect the diversity of Northern Ireland’s society and culture. The deadline for […]
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