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Speaking on a visit to Balmoral Show, DUP MP Carla Lockhart has urged retailers to ensure that, amidst a range of cost pressures throughout the supply chain, farm gate prices are not squeezed to leave farmers in an unprofitable production cycle. After engaging with some of the retailers displaying at the show, the DUP representative […]
SDLP Newry & Armagh MLA Justin McNulty has expressed significant concern after reports of an acid attack in the area in the early hours of Sunday. It’s reported a man was attacked and had acid thrown over him. Newry & Armagh MLA Mr McNulty said: “Reports of an acid attack being carried out in our […]
Sinn Féin’s Roisin Mulgrew said the news of a suspected ‘acid’ attack in Newry this morning has horrified everyone. The Newry City Councillor said: “Whilst details are still emerging about this incident, what is known has shocked the community. “This type of attack can kill or permanently disfigure a person, and anyone carrying out such […]
Detectives in Newry are appealing for witnesses and information after an incident in the early hours of this morning, Sunday 29th May, during which it was reported that a man had been assaulted, and had acid thrown over him. Detective Sergeant Best said: “Shortly before 2.50am, it was reported that a male had been assaulted […]
Ulster Unionist Party Leader Doug Beattie MC MLA has met with the NIO to discuss the Government’s new proposals aimed at dealing with Legacy matters, and told them that the legislation must be both victim and justice focused. Doug Beattie said: “Today I met with NIO representatives and received a briefing on the Northern Ireland […]
Derek Johnston (50) of Carrickasticken Road, Forkhill pleaded guilty at Newry Magistrates’ Court to offences involving the unauthorised infilling of waste at Newry Road, Meigh in 2019. Mr Johnston was fined a total of £1,000 and ordered to pay costs to the Northern Ireland Environment Agency (NIEA) of £2,119.20. On 23 July 2019, NIEA officers […]
Louth County Council has announced the appointment of BDP Ltd as the Architectural Lead Design Consultants for the Omeath Placemaking Scheme. Speaking about the project, Kevin Mcgann Landscape Architect from BDP said, ‘BDP are delighted to be involved in this exciting project that will bring an enhanced public realm to Omeath. We look forward to […]
The Alliance Party has selected Jessica Johnston as their new Councillor for the Lagan River area. Ms Johnston replaces Eóin Tennyson, who was recently elected to the Northern Ireland Assembly. Speaking after the party held a selection convention on Wednesday night, the Upper Bann MLA said: “I want to congratulate Jessica Johnston on her selection […]
Newry and Armagh TUV representative Keith Ratcliffe has stated the importance of the British economy and the maintaining of Northern Ireland within the British Empire. TUV Newry and Armagh representative Keith Ratcliffe: “The announcements by the Treasury of a package of measures to help with the cost of living crisis underscores yet again the benefits […]
Police have welcomed a plea of guilty by a 37-year-old Dromara man at Craigavon Crown Court (24th May 2022) for possessing indecent images of children and possessing extreme and prohibited images. Andrew Corbett will be sentenced on 24th June 2022. Detective Inspector Vasey from The Police Service of Northern Ireland’s Child Internet Protection Team said: […]
Newry, Mourne and Down District Council has launched a new public awareness campaign in partnership with Louth County Council to tackle the issue of littering and illegal dumping. The aim is to raise awareness of the problems experienced by both councils across their respective border areas. To mark this important joint initiative, a launch event […]
Finance Minister Conor Murphy has welcomed the cost of living interventions from Treasury and said he is committed to working with Treasury to ensure the Energy Bills Support Scheme will provide assistance to citizens here given the absence of an Executive. Commenting on the announcement, Minister Murphy said: “I am glad the British Government has at long […]
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