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Community Election 2023 Elections Politics

Workers Party Ready for Council Elections

We have all lived through difficult and challenging times in recent years. The cost of living, rising energy prices and political turmoil: a lot has been changing, but not everything. Our commitment to a better, fairer life for all has remained constant over the years. That is a view shared by many. That is why […]

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Community Constituency Crime Newry Newry and Armagh South Armagh

Burglary at Residential Premises at Camlough Road,Newry

Detectives are appealing for information following a report of burglary at residential premises in the Camlough Road area of Newry on Tuesday 11th April. Detective Inspector Duffield said: “Sometime between 5:30pm and 6:30pm it was reported that entry was gained to a house in the area. It was reported that a number of rooms had been […]

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Sport

Ireland & UK Submit Final Bid to Host UEFA Euro 2028

Today, the Ireland & UK final bid to host UEFA EURO 2028 has been submitted. The bid is a detailed plan that shows how our nations are collaborating to stage an historic football festival for all of Europe and take the tournament to new heights. 12th Apr 2023 We are delighted to propose to UEFA […]

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Community Constituency Crime Kilkeel South Down

Detectives Appeal For Information Following Report of Three Burglaries In Kilkeel

Detective Constable Beckett said: “Sometime between 9pm on Sunday 9th April and shortly before 9:10am on Monday 10th April, it was reported that entry was gained to a property in the Meetinghouse Lane area. Damage was caused to a glass panel of the front door of the property during the incident. It is unclear if anything was […]

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Community Government Legacy Politics Stormont

Nothing To Celebrate In Biden Visit – TUV

Statement by TUV leader Jim Allister: “Like the Belfast Agreement itself, I find nothing to celebrate in the visit of President Biden “Biden is irredeemably partisan having as a Senator  fought any easing of laws which would have allowed wanted IRA terrorists to be extradited to face justice in the United Kingdom. His continuing stance […]

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Community Constituency Newcastle South Down

World War Two Mortar Found In Newcastle

Ammunition Technical Officers (ATO) have carried out a controlled explosion on a device believed to be a World War Two mortar in Newcastle. Inspector Weatherald said: “Police were informed by a member of the public of an object found in the Trassey Road area of Newcastle, at approximately 3.15pm on Monday, 10th April. “The object […]

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Community Government Legacy Politics Stormont

President Biden Visit a ‘Special Moment’ As We Look To The Future – O’Neill

First Minister Designate Michelle O’Neill has said President Biden’s visit to the north on the 25th anniversary of the Good Friday Agreement is a ‘special moment’ and said it is now time to look to the next 25 years with hope, opportunity and ambition. Speaking ahead of the Joe Biden’s arrival in Belfast, Michelle O’Neill […]

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Community Constituency Crime Newry Newry and Armagh South Armagh

Appeal Following Newry and Forkhill Burglaries

Detectives are appealing for information following two burglaries in County Armagh this morning, Tuesday 11 April. Detective Inspector Duffield said: “At approximately 9.10am, we received a report that approximately two or three men had gained access to a property in the Moninna Villas area of Newry, by smashing a number of windows with what is […]

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Community Constituency Newry Newry and Armagh Obituaries

The Death Has Occurred of Colum Murphy

Murphy, Colum (Collie) – R.I.P. 1 Bernish Crescent, Newtown Road, Cloughoge, Newry. 9th April 2023, peacefully at Daisy Hill Hospital. Beloved husband of Therese, loving daddy of Shea, Lee and Abi and dear son of the late Hughie and Betty Murphy. Collie’s remains will repose at his home tomorrow (Tuesday 11th April) and Wednesday (12th […]

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Community Crime

Alliance Party Slams Attacks on Police

Alliance Councillor Rachael Ferguson has said she is disgusted after petrol bombs were thrown at police in Derry-Londonderry. The officers were attacked during an illegal republican parade in the Creggan area of the city this afternoon (Monday). Councillor Ferguson said it was particularly disappointing to see young people involved in the throwing of missiles and […]

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Community Constituency Crime Newry Newry and Armagh

Robbery at Business in Stream Street, Newry

Detectives in Newry are appealing for information following a reported robbery at business premises in the Stream Street area of the town on Saturday, 8th April. It was reported that at approximately 9:45pm a man entered the premises and threatened staff with a claw hammer.  He took a sum of cash from the till before leaving […]

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Community Constituency Newry Newry and Armagh Politics

Saoradh Hold Easter Commemoration in Newry

The Revolutionary Republican Party Saoradh held a dignified and respectful Easter Commemoration in St Mary’s Cemetery today [8th April]. Participants gathered at St Mary’s Church before they made their way to the Republican Plot led by wreath bearers and a banner depicting the martyred 1916 signatories. The entire event was surveilled under the watchful eye […]