EXPLAINED: Newry | Vintage Vibes

Jeffrey Donaldson sex crimes were ‘evil and horrific’, Irish premier says

Former DUP leader Donaldson was convicted on Monday at Newry Crown Court on 18 sex offences.

Evening Standard · Jun 23

DUP MP defends photo with masked men at Scarva protest

DUP MP Carla Lockhart said she ‘stepped in to ensure calm heads prevailed’ during a counter protest to a pro-Palestine march.

Evening Standard · Jun 7

Elderly Woman Loses £250,000 Life Savings In Crypto Scam After Fraudsters Promised Big Returns

An elderly Newry resident loses life savings in a £250,000 cryptocurrency fraud. Police warn of sophisticated online investment scams and urge public vigilance.

International Business Times UK · Jun 2

Rachel reveals the truth about her ‘FBI training’ for The Traitors

Rachel, from Newry, won the fourth series of the BBC One reality gameshow alongside fellow traitor Stephen.

Evening Standard · Jan 23

Rachel’s ‘cool, calculated’ play praised as Newry woman wins £47,000 in Traitors

Traitors Rachel and Stephen remained faithful to each other in the endgame, voting out all of the faithful players in turn to bag the prize.

Evening Standard · Jan 23

Funeral hears tribute to ‘people’s champion’ former Sinn Fein MP Mickey Brady

Mr Brady’s daughter Saoirse paid tribute to a ‘caring husband, a loving and dedicated father, a devoted and doting grandfather’.

Evening Standard · Jan 23

A new public broadcaster should be considered in a united Ireland – report

The researchers suggest 10 regional journalism hubs – in Belfast, Dublin, Cork, Newry, Athlone and Galway – as part of an all-island media group.

Evening Standard · Jan 14

Newry residents back local Traitor Rachel who they say is ‘playing a blinder’

Residents of Rachel’s home town said she ‘can talk her way out of everything’ and is an ‘assertive’ player.

Evening Standard · Jan 9

Service marks 40 years since IRA attack in Newry killed nine RUC officers

PSNI Chief Constable Jon Boutcher was among those who took part in the service at Sandys Street Presbyterian Church in Newry.

The Independent UK · Mar 2, 2025

Ombudman ‘could not establish’ that officers heard claim of Morley murder

Eoin Morley was murdered by the Provisional IRA in Newry in 1990.

Evening Standard · Feb 27, 2025