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Community Constituency Crime South Down Warrenpoint

Witness Appeal Following Warrenpoint Assault

We are appealing for witnesses in relation to an assault that occurred on Thursday 6th June 2024 between approximately 1pm to 1.30pm.  The incident is believed to have occurred in the area of Duke Street, Warrenpoint. If anyone has witnessed the incident, has any dash cam footage from around that time, or has any information […]

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Community Constituency Crime Newry Newry and Armagh

Security Alert In Monaghan Street, Newry Has Ended

A security alert in the Monaghan Street area of Newry has ended. A suspicious object located in the area this morning, Thursday 20th June, has been declared as a crude yet viable device. Officers attended following the report at around 8.20am, alongside Ammunition Technical Officers (ATO) who carried out a controlled explosion. The object, which […]

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Community Constituency Crime Newry and Armagh South Armagh

Crossmaglen: Man Appears In Court For Murder

A 67-year-old man appeared in court charged with the murder of a pensioner in Co Armagh. Michael McConville (74), was found dead in a house in the Annaghmare Road area of Crossmaglen on Saturday. Malachy Quinn, of Annaghmare Road in Crossmaglen, appeared in Banbridge Magistrates Court sitting in Newry on Thursday charged with the murder […]

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Community Constituency Crime Newry Newry and Armagh

Newry Device Left By Criminals to Deliberately Cause Chaos

Newry City Cllr Aidan Mathers has said that those who have caused the ongoing security situation in Monaghan Street  Newry have nothing to offer the community only chaos. The Sinn Féin elected representative said, “This device  left by criminals to deliberately cause chaos and to scare and intimidate. The local community and businesses have been […]

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Community Constituency Crime Newry Newry and Armagh

Saoradh Newry Slam Social Housing Vandalism

The Republican Party Saoradh has condemned a recent spate of vandalism that occurred at a new housing development in Newry. The social housing project at Craigmore View has seen windows smashed and machinery damaged by youths in the past couple of weeks. Saoradh representatives have visited the scene and spoke with residents who have relayed […]

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Business Community Constituency Council Downpatrick Government Health Infrastructure Newry and Armagh NMD Council South Armagh South Down

Tourism Ireland Chief Executive Visits Mourne Gullion Strangford Geopark

Newry, Mourne and Down District Council was delighted to welcome Tourism Ireland Chief Executive, Alice Mansergh to Mourne Gullion Strangford Geopark recently. The visit was part of a strategic initiative aimed at strengthening relationships with key partners in the tourism industry and exploring new opportunities for collaboration. The Mourne Gullion Strangford Geopark is renowned for […]

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Consultation Into School Uniform Costs Positive Step – Mason

Sinn Féin MLA Cathy Mason has said the launch of a consultation on school uniforms is a positive step to reducing costs for parents and families. Cathy Mason said: “It is welcome that the education minister has launched into school uniform costs. “Any step towards making school uniforms more affordable for parents and families is […]

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Community Government Health Stormont

New Support Guides For Adults With Sensory Disabilities Launched

The Department of Health has launched two new guides to support adults with sensory disabilities in Northern Ireland. Known as ‘care pathways’, the new resources map out the care and treatment users can expect from professionals and support organisations to help them manage their conditions. They are aimed at those who are deaf, have hearing […]

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Community Constituency Crime Newry Newry and Armagh

Increase In Burglaries In Newry

Police are appealing for information and witnesses following a number of recent burglaries in the Newry area. Sergeant Mackin said: “At approximately 5.55am on Monday, 17th June police received a report of a burglary in the Armagh Road area. “The homeowner was woken by their dog barking and found the back door open and a […]

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Business Climate Community Constituency Government Newry Newry and Armagh Politics South Armagh Stormont

Murphy Says Investing In Heat Pump Sector Will Generate Significant Economic Prosperity

Economy Minister Conor Murphy has said developing and investing in the local heat pump sector will not only drive the net zero agenda but generate significant economic prosperity. The Minister was speaking as he opened the heat pump Knowledge X-Change and Networking event co-hosted by the Geological Survey of Northern Ireland and Ulster University. The […]

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Community Constituency Crime Newry and Armagh South Armagh

Man Charged With Crossmaglen Murder

Detectives from the Police Service of Northern Ireland’s Major Investigation Team, investigating the murder of 74-year-old Michael McConville in the Annaghmare Road area of Crossmaglen on Saturday evening, 15th June, have charged a 67-year-old man with murder. The man is expected to appear before Banbridge Magistrates Court sitting in Newry tomorrow, Thursday 20th June. As is usual […]

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Business Community Constituency Council Government Lifestyle Newry Newry and Armagh NMD Council

Feehan & Finn Call For Common Sense Solutions to Parking Woes

SDLP Newry City Councillors Killian Feehan and Doire Finn have hit out at plans by Council to remove free parking from North Street.  The SDLP team have strongly challenged the proposal, saying they are at a complete loss to understand why Council would make it more difficult for workers and shoppers in Newry to access […]