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Crime Newry

Police Appeal After Man Shot a Number of Times in Newry

Detectives in Newry are appealing for information following a shooting incident in the Springhill Road, Carbane Industrial Estate yesterday (Tuesday 8 February). Detective Inspector Johnston said: “At approximately 11.55am, we received a report that a man had been shot a number of times by three masked gunmen as he returned to his vehicle after visiting […]

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Armagh Community Election 2022 Government Infrastructure Stormont

Boylan Urges for Better Access to Driving and Vehicle Tests

Sinn Féin MLA Cathal Boylan has said the Infrastructure Minister must urgently address the driving and vehicle backlog. The Newry and Armagh MLA said: “People are continually frustrated with trying to get vehicle and driving tests across the north. “Long waiting times for driving tests has totally stressed learner drivers, especially those who may need […]

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Crime Newry

Police Attend Shooting in Newry

Police in Newry are currently in attendance at a shooting incident in the Carnbane Industrial Estate this afternoon, Tuesday February 8th. At approximately 11.55am, a report was received that a man had been shot in the legs. He has been taken to hospital for treatment to his injuries. There are no further details at present. […]

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Business Council Government Newry NMD Council South Armagh South Down

Council Strikes 2022/23 Rate Keeping Increase Below 2%

At the Council meeting of 7 February 2022, Newry, Mourne and Down District Council struck a district rate for the April 2022 – March 2023 financial year of 1.95%. The Domestic Rate for 2022/2023 will be 0.4224 pence (2021/2022 equivalent 0.4067 pence). The Non-Domestic District Rate for 2022/23 will be 24.9209 pence (2021/2022 equivalent 23.9970 […]

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Advertising Community Newry

Full Transport Manager Course With Compliance HQ

Newry based training group the Compliance HQ is offering a full transport manager course. The course itself is ten days in total and is for anyone wanting to become a transport manager. The role of transport manager is an extremely important position within the haulage industry. Tasked with the responsibility of organising haulage, staff rotas, […]

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Business Election 2022 Government Lurgan Politics Stormont Upper Bann

O’ Dowd : Almac Analysis of Protocol Significant

Sinn Féin MLA John O’Dowd has said that a statement released by Almac Group outlining their analysis of the Brexit Protocol is noteworthy. The Upper Bann representative said:“Almac is one of the greatest economic success stories we have and the fact that it is headquartered right here in Upper Bann is something to be rightly […]

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Business Council Government Newry NMD Council South Armagh South Down

Rate Set to Protect Public Services Across Newry Mourne & Down – Cllr. Ó Muirí

Councillor Barra Ó Muirí, Group Leader for Sinn Féin on Newry Mourne & Down Council has commented on the striking of the District Rate of 1.95%. “Sinn Féin’s priority in the striking of the rate has been to protect and improve public services, and to strike a fair rate for workers and families.  “Last year […]

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Crime Newry

Police Appeal Following Spate of Newry Burglaries

Police are investigating a number of burglaries in Newry on Sunday, 6th February and Saturday, 5th February. Inspector Gibson said: “It was reported to police at around 5.50pm on Saturday, that entry had been gained to a house in the Ashgrove Park area. “Damage had been caused to a glass pane in a door and […]

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Election 2022 Government Health Politics Stormont Westminster

Assisted Suicide Must Not Be Imposed On The North by London – Aontu

Responding to legislative efforts in the House of Lords to legalise Assisted Suicide, Aontú Deputy Leader & Cllr for Mid Ulster, Denise Mullen, has said we must not allow Assisted Suicide to be illegally foisted upon the North in the same way abortion was by London. Cllr Mullen: “This is a highly emotive issue, and […]

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Election 2022 Infrastructure Lurgan Upper Bann

Cuts to Rural Transport Should be the Last Stop not the First – O’Dowd

Sinn Féin MLA John O’Dowd has said that there must be no further cuts in Translink services for rural areas.  The Upper Bann representative stated: “Once again we see rural transport being targeted for cuts. Why is cutting rural transport Translink’s proposed solution to every problem?   “Our public transport network is vital for connecting people and communities, for tackling social isolation […]

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Armagh Banbridge Business Community Lurgan Portadown Upper Bann

Finalists Announced for ABC Council Business Awards

A record response from local business has seen almost 50 shortlisted businesses and individuals from over 120 entries making it through to the finals of the ABC Business Awards. 48 finalists, chosen by a panel of independent judges from an unprecedented number of entries, will now be interviewed to determine the winner in each of […]

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Politics

Commemorating the Civil Rights Movement – Workers Party

A commemorative plaque marking the achievements and the founding of the Northern Ireland Civil Rights movement has been unveiled in Belfast. The event also coincided with the 50th anniversary of Bloody Sunday ( see below). The history of the struggle for civil rights has been re-written, distorted and deliberately misrepresented almost since it began. The […]