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Inquest into horror A1 crash concludes
The devastated families of three young men killed in a horrific car crash on the A1 dual carriageway listened intently as details of their final moments were recalled during the inquest into the...
View ArticlePolice confirm Kingsmill palm print belongs to suspect arrested in Newry
The inquest into the 1976 Kingsmill massacre has been told that a palm print found on a vehicle used in the attack belongs to a 59 year old suspect arrested in Newry last month. The claim was made...
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Newry pensioner scoops £1m in Euromillions draw
A Newry pensioner is coming to terms with his good fortune after scooping more than £1million in the Euromillions lottery. Jim McLoughlin (68) bought his ticket for the Mega Friday draw on 26th August...
View ArticlePSNI criticised for social media post
The PSNI Newry and Mourne came under fierce criticism last week after a Facebook post warning the public to stay away from an area where a body was later discovered, prompted a deluge of speculation...
View ArticleKingsmill inquest asked to release top secret material
Lawyers for the relatives of the victims of the Kingsmill Massacre have called for top secret intelligence files to be released to the inquest into the atrocity. During a hearing at Belfast Coroner’s...
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Former USPCA chief released on bail
The former chief executive of the north’s largest animal welfare charity, the USPCA, was released on bail last week following his arrest in Newry on Wednesday. Stephen Philpott was arrested along with...
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Scissor Sister makes the cut at the Ulster Tatler Awards
Scissor Sister Hair, Beauty and Wig Rooms have made the cut once again, scooping yet another industry award, this time for Hairdressing Salon of the Year at the prestigious Ulster Tatler Awards. The...
View ArticleSpecial Council Meeting scheduled to discuss Equality Commission’s reversal...
Representatives of the Equality Commission for Northern Ireland have been invited to address the Council on why they changed their position in regard to the review of the decision to name Raymond...
View ArticleLegacy inquest families present legal challenge to Stormont and Westminster
Relatives of more than 30 people killed during the Troubles have called for the government to release £10m of funding requested by the Lord Chief Justice for a five-year plan to hear all of the legacy...
View ArticlePSNI officer’s actions branded ‘unprofessional and deeply questionable’
SDLP Armagh councillor Thomas O’Hanlon says he is seeking an urgent meeting with the PSNI’s District Commander regarding an incident near Keady on Thursday evening, in which he described the behaviour...
View ArticleKBRT founder meets Oireachtas Foreign Affairs Committee to discuss funding
The Newry man who founded the renowned Kevin Bell Repatriation Trust after the death of his son in a hit-and-run accident in New York in 2013 met with the Oireachtas Foreign Affairs Committee last week...
View ArticlePaisley’s son in U-turn over conciliatory meeting
A son of the late Ian Paisley has pulled out of a meeting with Whitecross man Eugene Reavey to discuss the slur levied against Mr Reavey by his father. Back in 1999 Ian Paisley used parliamentary...
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Profound shock and sadness at tragic death of teenager
The tragic death of a Camlough teenager has prompted a profound sense of shock and sadness in the close-knit community and beyond. Patrick (Paddy Joe) Quinn passed away suddenly in his home on Friday...
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£180k Big Lottery funding boost for Head Injury Support
Moya Murphy, 43, from Rostrevor, suffered a brain haemorrhage 11 years ago this month. After undergoing emergency brain surgery and being put on life support her parents were told that if she survived...
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Truckers getting into gear for 3rd annual ‘Festival of Lights’ charity convoy
The 3rd annual Festival of Lights Charity Truck Run is set to take place on Saturday 29th October – and it is gearing up to be even bigger and better than last year’s illuminating event, with...
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Voice tapes from fatal helicopter crash to remain secret
Voice and data recordings from the helicopter crash that killed four men, including Newry entrepreneur, Lord Ballyedmond, must remain confidential, a High Court judge has ruled. The owner of Norbrook...
View ArticleHousing Executive Outlines Newry, Mourne and Down Investment Plans
The Housing Executive is due to make a significant investment in the Newry, Mourne and Down District Council area during 2016/17 to support the delivery of new homes. Updating the council on its plans...
View ArticleLouth man killed in Warrenpoint construction accident
The Health and Safety Executive (HSE) is continuing its investigation into a tragic accident on a construction site in Warrenpoint in which a County Louth man was killed. The man, who has been named as...
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Local anti-bullying campaigner to speak at Zeminar event
Bessbrook girl Anita Dennison is set to take her anti-bullying message to Dublin when she takes part in a prestigious education and well-being event there next week. The former St. Paul’s High School...
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Kind-hearted Newry Wig Maker to feature in moving hair loss documentary
A Newry wig manufacturer and a young Our Lady’s Grammar School girl will feature in a special True North BBC Documentary to be screened tonight (Monday 10th October) which explores the trauma of hair...
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