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Saoradh stands firmly with the health unions and the countless frontline workers now balloting for strike action across the occupied Six Counties. We extend our full solidarity to all those who keep our hospitals and care services running, the very backbone of our health system. These workers have endured years of underfunding, chronic understaffing, and […]
Justin McNulty SDLP MLA for Newry and Armagh calls for urgent action to prevent suicide. In a recent Assembly Question, McNulty impressed upon the Executive Office the need to assess the merit of mental health and suicide awareness training for frontline staff. Suicide prevention charity, Samaritans gave evidence to an All-Party Group in Stormont on […]
Police in Newry have arrested a 47-year-old woman on Thursday, 23rd October. The woman was arrested on suspicion of misuse of a public electronic network to send a grossly offensive message. This follows a road traffic collision in the Albert Basin area of the town on Wednesday, 8th October, where sadly a 67-year-old man passed […]
Police are appealing for information and witnesses following a burglary at a house in Newry. Detective Constable Middleton said: “We received a report that sometime between 4.30pm and 7.30pm yesterday, Wednesday 22nd October, a property was entered in the Shandon Park area. “We understand entry was gained to the house via a back door. Enquiries […]
Sinn Féin MLA Cathal Boylan has condemned the recent incident involving the discovery of a viable pipe bomb following a police pursuit that ended in the Keady area. “The PSNI have confirmed that two men, aged 22 and 37, have been arrested in connection with this incident. “This serious situation, which began with a police […]
Over 200 local business representatives attended this year’s Newry Chamber President’s Banquet on Friday 17th October in the Canal Court Hotel, Newry kindly supported by the hotel, Wood Innovations and Ulster Bank, Principal Sponsors of the event which is one of the highlights of the business year in the city. The Chamber’s exceptional, inspirational and […]
The security alert in Keady has now ended. A device examined by police and Ammunition Technical Officers (ATO) was found to be a viable pipe bomb. Detective Inspector Danielle Moffett said: “The viable pipe bomb was located by police in the rear of a car which had made off from officers in Lurgan early this […]
Police in Newry received a report of a man carrying a hatchet in the Hill Street area, shortly after 1.15pm on Tuesday 21st October. Officers attended and arrested a 36 year old man. The man has since been charged with possessing an offensive weapon in a public place and will appear at court on a […]
Sinn Féin Councillor Valerie Harte has welcomed the start of works on Rathfriland Road to construct a new pedestrian island. “I’m pleased to see this important project now underway. I have worked closely with the Department for Infrastructure to ensure the need for improved pedestrian safety on Rathfriland Road was recognised and prioritised. “This work […]
Two police officers sustained injuries after their vehicle was rammed in Jonesborough on Monday afternoon, 20 October. At around 1pm Neighbourhood Policing Team officers were responding with lights and sirens to reports of a collision when a black Toyota sped away from the police vehicle on Edenappa Road. The Toyota, which was not involved in […]
Communities Minister Gordon Lyons has announced that 134 grants will be issued to individuals, bands and groups from across Northern Ireland, who have been successful in the 2025/26 Musical Instruments Programme. The programme was open to individuals, bands and professional and non-professional performing groups to purchase new musical instruments and replace old ones. Minister Lyons […]
Sinn Féin Councillor Sarah Duffy has said the closure of the Omniplex cinema in Armagh is disappointing for families and the wider community “This will be disappointing news for many, especially families and young people who’ve enjoyed the cinema over the years. My thoughts are with the staff affected at this difficult time. Councillor Duffy […]
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