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Sinn Féin MP for Newry and Armagh, Dáire Hughes, has welcomed HMRC’s U-turn in the issuing of letters suspending Child Benefit payments to families that have done nothing wrong. Dáire Hughes MP said; “We welcome HMRC’s change of approach, recognising the staggering failure of their practices and their commitment to reinstate Child Benefit payments to […]
Evora Hospice has launched its Winter Warmer Raffle 2025, offering supporters the chance to win £1,000 worth of home heating oil — while helping to keep compassionate hospice care glowing across the community this Christmas. Generously sponsored by SAFE Fuels, the Winter Warmer Raffle is one of Evora Hospice’s most heartwarming annual fundraisers. Every ticket […]
Sinn Féin MLA Liz Kimmins and Newry & Armagh MP Dáire Hughes met this week with Newry BID members to discuss important local issues including support for local businesses, street cleaning and community safety. Speaking after the meeting, the Newry and Armagh MLA said: “We focused on practical measures that can help local traders, improve […]
Sinn Féin MP Dáire Hughes has called on people from all communities and traditions to take part in an open public discussion on Irish unity, “Another Ireland is Possible: Discussing a Progressive and Equal New Ireland”, which takes place on Thursday 27th November in the Armagh City Hotel. The event will bring together a panel […]
SDLP Leader of the Opposition Matthew O’Toole MLA has challenged Sinn Féin to back up to their support for Assembly reform with action. He was speaking after an SDLP Opposition Day motion calling for a programme for reform including an accountability mechanism for Executive Ministers. It passed with the support of Sinn Féin and the […]
Police investigating reports of an assault and linked reports in the Camlough Road and Patrick Street area of Newry on Friday evening, 7th November have charged three people to court. A man, aged 31, was charged with a number of offences, including wounding with intent to do grievous bodily harm. A man aged 27 was charged […]
Sinn Féin Councillor Aidan Mathers has said Sinn Féin is playing a leading role in driving forward plans to restore, clean and revitalise the historic Newry Ship Canal. The project is being advanced as part of a joint initiative between Newry, Mourne and Down District Council and Armagh City, Banbridge and Craigavon Borough Council, aimed […]
Reports have emerged over this past couple days that through a cross border operation, the Gardaí & PSNI have arrested a pair of men in Laois set about committing a terror attack on a Mosque in Galway. Explosive devices were uncovered in a related operation in Annalong. This follows a pipe bomb being left at […]
Sinn Féin MLA Aoife Finnegan and Councillor Áine Quinn have strongly condemned the break-in at a home in Silverbridge last night and are calling for witnesses or anyone with information to bring forward to police. Aoife Finnegan said: “We unreservedly condemn this disgraceful act of criminality. Breaking into someone’s home is not only illegal but […]
Newry-based Big Mountain Productions has created a major new three-part series for Sky Arts. Battle Of The Irish Dancers is a new three-part documentary series taking viewers behind the scenes of the compelling world of contemporary Irish dancing. Through the journeys of a cast of dedicated dancers and their teachers from Dublin, Birmingham and Newcastle-Upon-Tyne, […]
Detectives are appealing for information following a report of a burglary in Silverbridge in the early hours of Sunday, November 9. Shortly before 2.40am, it was reported that two men had gained entry to a property in the New Road area but are understood to have fled empty-handed, when challenged by one of the occupants. Two men […]
Police investigating an assault and linked reports in the Camlough Road and Patrick Street area of Newry on Friday evening, 7th November have made three arrests. Inspector Moore said: “We believe weapons were used during this assault at approximately 7.15pm. One man was taken to hospital for treatment to his injuries. “Two men aged 31 […]
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