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Crime

Two Men Arrested Following Aggravated Burglary in Tandragee

Police have arrested two men following the report of an aggravated burglary at a house in Ashtree Hill, Tandragee, on Friday 5th November. A report was received shortly after 3pm on Friday afternoon that two men, one armed with a metal object, had forced entry to a house in the area. Once inside the house […]

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Uncategorized

Police Appeal Following Lurgan Bike Theft

Police are investigating the theft of a distinctive mountain bike from private property in Lurgan. The bespoke bike (pictured) was hand-built using a Giant Trance frame and has been finished with a bright orange and black coating as well as non-standard accessories.Police believe the unique nature of this bike could prove key. Constable John Anderson said: “This bike will […]

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Agriculture Community South Armagh

Top Prize For Slieve Gullion Forest Park

Slieve Gullion Forest Park in County Armagh has won a prestigious award in recognition of how the forest benefits those who walk its trails and use the excellent facilities. The Royal Forestry Society’s ‘Community Woodlands Award’ highlights how Slieve Gullion Forest Park has developed into a hub for visitor experiences, recreation, well-being, volunteering, learning and […]

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Community Politics South Down

Crotlieve Councillor Slams Newry, Mourne and Down Council For Removing Bamboo From Kilbroney Park

Independent Crotlieve Councillor Jarlath Tinnelly has slammed Newry, Mourne and Down District Council after they removed bamboo from Kilbroney Park. The Council has been slammed for removing bamboo in the park which has exposed a previously hidden badger sett. Speaking on the issue Cllr Tinnelly stated: “I have no hesitation in stating that the removal […]

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Business Newry

Get Your Gaming PC at Arcadian IT

Newry based business Arcadian IT has emerged as the number one spot within Newry and Mourne for gaming PCs. With the Christmas rush soon approaching and most people getting their high street vouchers in the post, Arcadian IT is the place to be this Christmas. A spokesperson for Arcadian said: “We are busy building gaming […]

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Agriculture Community

Rural Community and Voluntary Organisations to Avail of Micro Grants Scheme

Rural Affairs Minister Edwin Poots MLA has visited a Playgroup in County Down to see for himself the benefits of his Department’s Rural Micro Capital Grants Scheme (RMCGS).  Annahilt Playgroup, a voluntary organisation managed by a group of parents, received a £1,399.08 grant through the 2020 scheme towards total project costs of £1,727.26. Through this […]

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Politics South Armagh

Road safety concerns in Forkhill must be addressed-Kimmins

Sinn Féin MLA for Newry and South Armagh, Liz Kimmins, has urged the Department for Infrastructure to tackle a number of road safety concerns in and around the village of Forkhill. Speaking after being contacted by residents in the area, Liz Kimmins said: “I have been contacted by a number of concerned residents from the […]

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Community Politics

Minister Proposals to Increase Affordable Housing Options

Communities Minister Deirdre Hargey has launched a consultation on a proposed new affordable rent model that will increase affordable housing options here. The consultation looks at the introduction of Intermediate Rent. Launching the consultation, Minister Hargey said: “Access to housing is a fundamental right.  We need to look at all options to ensure that everyone has […]

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Crime

Police Continue to Urge the Public to be Vigilant Against a Recent Wave of Scams

The scams involve a text or WhatsApp from a person claiming to be a family member, and have the common aim of encouraging the recipient to transfer money. The renewed warning comes after numerous reports were received in recent days from victim’s right across the province. Superintendent Gerard Pollock said: “We have noted an increase in […]

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Politics

SDLP Calls on PSNI to Recruit More Catholics

SDLP Policing Board Member Dolores Kelly says more needs to be done to encourage Catholics to join. Following the PSNI celebration of twenty years since its formation. The SDLP have called for more Catholics to be recruited to the police force and a call for 50:50 recruitment to return. Speaking following an interview with ITV […]

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Business

Training With Talon Security

Newry based business Talon security is now providing training for door security throughout the month of November. The course which takes place at the WIN business park in Newry is a HABC level 2 award for working as a door supervisor within the private security industry. Speaking on the training a spokesperson for Talon security […]

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Business Community

Spend Local Deadline Extended

Economy Minister Gordon Lyons today announced that the deadline to use the £100 pre-paid Spend Local card will be extended to December 14. In a statement to the Assembly, the Minister said: “To date, over 1.024 million cards have been dispatched, over 580,000 of these have been activated. Over £26.5m has now been injected into […]