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Feet First Podiatry Spotlight: Understanding Sever’s Disease in Children

By Judith Brown Hey there, amazing parents and guardians!  Are you noticing your child limping after participating in sports or complaining about heel pain during their growth spurts? It might be more than just the usual aches and pains of an active childhood. Today, we’re shining a light on a common yet often misunderstood condition […]

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Community Constituency Crime Newry Newry and Armagh

Petrol Bomb Thrown at House In Newry

Police are appealing for information following a report that a petrol bomb had been thrown at a house in the Ardmore Road area of Newry at approximately 9.20pm yesterday evening, Tuesday 10th September. No one was injured and there was no damage caused to the property.Anyone who witnessed anyone suspicious or anyone with CCTV or […]

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Public Inquiry Ordered Into Pat Finucane’s Murder

By Kevin McAteer The Secretary of State has told Parliament this afternoon (11 September) of his decision to establish an independent inquiry under the Inquiries Act 2005 into the murder of Patrick Finucane. Speaking from Parliament The Rt Hon Hilary Benn MP With permission, Mr Speaker, I would like to make a statement about the […]

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Community Constituency Crime Newry Newry and Armagh

Newry: Woman Taken to Hospital Following Assault

Police arrested a man and a woman following a report of an assault on a woman in the Belfast Road area of Newry on Monday morning, 9th September.  Officers received a report shortly after 6am that a woman aged in her 20s was assaulted, and taken to hospital for treatment to her injuries.  A 35-year-old […]

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Banbridge Horticulture Society 60th Annual Show Praised by Local MP

Local DUP MP Carla Lockhart joined attendees at the Banbridge and District Horticultural Society’s 60th Annual Flower and Vegetable Show at Bannside Presbyterian Church Hall, celebrating what was another highly successful and well-attended event within the community. Carla Lockhart said: “Banbridge Horticultural Society continues to play a vital role in promoting the cultivation of flowers, […]

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Community Constituency Crime Newry Newry and Armagh

Newry: Man Beaten By Gang With Baseball Bats

Detectives in Newry are investigating the report of an assault in the Helen’s Terrace area on Tuesday 10th September. Police received a report shortly after 10.20pm that a man, aged in his 30’s, had been attacked by a number of males armed with baseball bats. Officers attended and found the man lying on the ground […]

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Newry, Mourne and Down Recruitment and Skills Conference Launched

A free District-wide Conference aimed at tackling Newry, Mourne and Down’s Workforce Challenges will take place in Newry City on Wednesday 9 October 2024. Businesses, education and training providers and policymakers are being encouraged to attend the Newry, Mourne and Down Recruitment and Skills Conference and play a significant role in shaping and developing a […]

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SDLP MPs Oppose Cuts to Winter Fuel Payments

SDLP MPs have voted against proposed cuts to Winter Fuel Payments for pensioners in the House of Commons this afternoon. Speaking from Westminster, Claire Hanna MP said: “The cut to Winter Fuel Payments runs the very real risk of pushing pensioners into fuel poverty over the coming months. The targeting is too narrow and the […]

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Community Constituency Crime Newry Newry and Armagh

Newry: Vehicle Damaged In James Connolly Park

Police are seeking information into criminal damage of a vehicle which was parked in the vicinity of James Connolly Park, Newry. This happened sometime between the evening of Sunday 1st of September and evening of Monday 2nd. Anyone who believes they have information, CCTV or dashcam footage, please contact Police on the 101 service and […]

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Community Constituency Crime Newry Newry and Armagh

Newry: Car Set on Fire In Arson Attack

Detectives are appealing for information following a report of arson at the Chancellors Hall area of Newry in the early hours of Tuesday 10th September. Detective Sergeant Lewis said: “At around 00:55am, it was reported that a black coloured Volkswagen Tiguan which was parked in the area was set alight. The vehicle was substantially damaged, […]

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Community Constituency Crime Newry Newry and Armagh

Sir Jeffrey Donaldson Enters Not Guilty Plea

By Paul Higgins Alleged paedophile couple Sir Jeffrey Donaldson and his wife Lady Eleanor today (wed) denied allegations of rape and historic sex abuse. Standing side by side in the dock of Newry Crown Court, this is the first time that 61-year-old Donaldson and his 58-year-old wife have been asked to formally enter pleas and […]

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TB and Critical Industry Issues on Agenda For DUP and UFU

MP Carla Lockhart and DUP party colleague and member of the NI Assembly Agriculture Committee, Michelle McIlveen MLA, were welcomed this week to UFU headquarters in Belfast to discuss a number of critical priorities facing the province’s agri-food sector. UFU president William Irvine, deputy president Glenn Cuddy and parliamentary officer Alexander Kinnear highlighted a number […]