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Community Health Infrastructure

Enjoy the Great Outdoors but Remember the Dangers Water Can Pose

Reservoirs and other water bodies can often look idyllic, a perfect place to spend a beautiful day; this can be particularly so as we all look to spend more time outdoors and embrace the staycation over the summer.  However, that calm exterior can carry real danger that everyone should be aware of. In order to […]

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Community Constituency Government Infrastructure Newry Newry and Armagh Stormont

Irwin Lobbies ESB on ‘Fiveways’ EV Chargers

Newry & Armagh DUP Assemblyman William Irwin MLA is responding to electric vehicle owner concerns over a lack of fast charging infrastructure and specific queries about the charging point at ‘Fiveways’ in Newry. Mr Irwin said there is a distinct lack of fast charging infrastructure generally in Northern Ireland which needs to be addressed and […]

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Community Consumer Council NI

Consumer Council: Review your banking needs in advance of Halifax branch closures in Newry and Coleraine

By Sharon Doherty The Consumer Council is urging Halifax customers to review their banking needs following the announcement of the closure of two more branches in the coming months. The branch in Newry will close to consumers on 8 November 2022, with the Coleraine branch closing on 10 January 2023. This follows the closure earlier […]

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Community Constituency Council Downpatrick Entertainment Government Kilkeel Lifestyle Newcastle Newry Newry and Armagh NMD Council South Armagh South Down Warrenpoint

Children in Newry, Mourne and Down Enjoy a Summer of Play

Children across Newry, Mourne and Down have been enjoying a summer of play at free outdoor play sessions running in seven locations throughout July and August. The summer programme, which is supported by the European Union’s PEACE IV Programme, managed by the Special EU Programmes Body (SEUPB), offers local children aged 4 to 11 years […]

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Community Constituency Health Lurgan Newry Newry and Armagh South Down Upper Bann

Southern Trust Providing Support for Ukrainian Families

Southern Trust staff have been working in partnership to provide support and advice in weekly Welcome Centres for Ukrainian families with the objective of providing advice and support and where necessary to signpost to other services. Families escaping the Russian invasion in Ukraine are welcomed each Tuesday and Wednesday by a group of agencies in […]

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Community Constituency Newry Newry and Armagh

Protest in Support of Noah Donohoe this Week in Newry

This week, Thursday 11th of August a protest will take place in Newry supporting the family of Noah Donohoe. The protest surrounds the recent decision by the new Secretary of State, Shailesh Vara and the Chief Constable of the PSNI Simon Byrne who have signed a PII certificate relating to the Noah Donohoe case. The […]

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Constituency Crime Newry Newry and Armagh South Armagh

Criminal Damage at Bessbrook Home

Police in the Bessbrook of Newry received a report of criminal damage at approximately 11am this morning, Sunday August 7th. Sergeant McBride said a window of a property had been smashed. “We are appealing for information or anyone who was in the area at the time the incident took place to contact us on 101 […]

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Community Constituency South Down Sport Warrenpoint

Warrenpoint Judo Club to Take Part in Veterans World Championships

The coaching team and members of Shinken Shobu Ryu Judo club Warrenpoint are making final preparations with long time club Member Dawid Jurkiewicz. Dawid will be making his way to the Veterans World championships in Kraków Poland from the 8th to 11th of September. This is another day in the office for Dawid, who is […]

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Constituency Crime Portadown Upper Bann

Police Appeal Following a Number of Cars on Fire in Portadown

Police are appealing for information and witnesses following a report of a number of cars on fire in the Derrycarne area of Portadown, during the early hours of Sunday, 7th August. Inspector McCullough said: “At around 1.50am officers received a report of four cars on fire in the area. “On arrival, two of the cars […]

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Community Council Government Infrastructure Louth Louth County Council

McGeough Welcomes Road Repair

Sinn Féin Councillor Pearse McGeough has received a commitment from Louth County Council that the road adjacent to the Killanny playground on the road to Carrickmacross will be repaired in the very near future. Cllr McGeough said “I raised this particular road with the Council back in January fearing subsidence and on a recent visit […]

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Constituency Crime Lurgan Upper Bann

Man Arrested in Lurgan Following Assault

A 31-year-old male has been arrested following a report of an assault in the Lurgan area during the early hours of Sunday, 7th August. Inspector McCullough said: “Shortly before 4am officers received a report that a serious assault had occurred in the Victoria Gardens area and an injured male was located there. “A second male, […]

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Newry Obituaries

The Death Has Occurred of Rodney (Cozy) Powell

Powell (Newry) died 6th August 2022 suddenly as result of a road traffic accident, Rodney (Cozy) RIP. Beloved husband of Janet and much loved father of Andrew and Aoife and dear son of Patricia and the late Bernard Powell, and brother of Mostyn and the late Brenda. 18 Cairnmore Drive. Funeral arrangements to follow. Deeply […]