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Community Constituency Crime Newry Newry and Armagh

Newry Businessman Fined For Submitting False Test Results

A businessman who submitted fraudulent test results for 17 discharge consent applications has been fined a total of £4,250, plus a £15 Offenders Levy, at Newry Magistrates’ Court. The court heard that in November 2020, NIEA checks on the various applications submitted by Bernard Owen McKevitt (50) from Kellys Road, Newry, contained identical results for what […]

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Over 5000 Stray Dog Complaints In Last 12 Months

New data analysed by CompareNI.com shows there have been thousands of complaints received in Northern Ireland for stray dogs over the last 12 months. The data showed that from April 2023 to March 2024 councils across Northern Ireland had received 5079 complaints about stray dogs, an increase of 11% on the previous year’s statistics.* Shockingly […]

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Community Constituency Crime Newry and Armagh South Armagh

Crossmaglen Murder Victim Named

Detectives have named the man who was found dead in Crossmaglen on Saturday evening, 15th June. Michael McConville, who was aged 74, was found dead in a house in the Annaghmare Road area. Detective Chief Inspector Anthony Kelly from the Police Service’s Major Investigation Team said: “Officers responded to a report of the death of […]

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Community Constituency Craigavon Health Upper Bann

Southern Trust Doctor Honoured With MBE

One of the Southern Health and Social Care Trust’s most senior doctors has been awarded an MBE in the King’s Birthday Honours in recognition of her services to older people. Dr Patricia McCaffrey, Divisional Medical Director for Older People Services, was awarded the title of Member of the Order of the British Empire (MBE) in […]

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Community Constituency Crime Newry and Armagh South Armagh

Murder Investigation Launched In Crossmaglen

Detectives from the Police Service of Northern Ireland’s Major Investigation Team have launched a murder investigation following the death of a man aged in his 70s in Crossmaglen. Detective Chief Inspector Anthony Kelly said: “Police received a report of the death of a man at a residential property in the Annaghmare Road area of the […]

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Hyrox Ceda Newry Offers FREE Trial

Be among the first to experience the brand-new Hyrox Ceda Performance Center in Newry with a FREE trial week!⁣ Speaking to Clanrye News and Sport, Paul McKeown: ⁣”From Monday, June 17th to Friday, June 21st, we offer an exclusive opportunity to try out our amazing classes before committing to a membership.⁣ ⁣𝗟𝗶𝗺𝗶𝘁𝗲𝗱 𝘀𝗽𝗮𝗰𝗲𝘀 𝗮𝘃𝗮𝗶𝗹𝗮𝗯𝗹𝗲 – […]

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Southern Trust success at RCN Nursing Awards

A number of Southern Trust nurses have been recognised at the (RCN) Royal College of Nursing Awards. The ceremony took place on Thursday 13th June 2023 at the Culloden Hotel in Holywood. The event, which recognises and rewards excellence in the nursing profession, has been taking place since 1997. Edith Donnelly, one of our Advanced Nurse […]

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Business Community Constituency Council Government Newry Newry and Armagh NMD Council

Emergency Meeting Called as Newry Businesses Have Had Enough!

By Kevin McAteer Newry businesses have called an emergency meeting as they have had enough with Newry Mourne and Down District Council. The meeting organised by Newry BID will provide an opportunity for local business to voice their concerns. From rate rises, empty shop units, flood issues and parking particularly North Street car park, it […]

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Community Constituency Health Newry Newry and Armagh

Cuan Mhuire Addiction Centre 40 Years in Newry Celebration

Cuan Mhuire Newry (Sr Consilios) celebrates its 40th year in Northern Ireland shortly. On the 28th June a ceremony to mark this occasion will take place at our Cuan Mhuire Newry Centre. Guests include senior Church representatives, Health & Housing Agencies, Elected representatives, Cuan Mhuire Directors, management staff, volunteers  ex-residents and community representatives.  Cuan Mhuire Newry 29th […]

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Car Parking Strategy For Newry Needed – Mathers

Sinn Féin Councillor Aidan Mathers, has called on Newry, Mourne and Down District Council to develop a robust car parking strategy for the city centre.  The Newry representative said; “These are exciting times for Newry. We have a number of fantastic projects being progressed locally that have the potential to transform our city centre.  These […]

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Community Constituency Crime Newry Newry and Armagh

Criminal Damage at Building Site on Craigmore View In Newry

Police are currently investigating an incident of Criminal Damage at a building site on Craigmore Way / View in Newry. Between 1700 hours on Friday 14th June and 0800 hours Saturday 15th June, a large number of windows have been targeted and smashed in roughly 30 unfinished properties on the site.  We would appeal for […]

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Mathers Seeks Update on Swimming Pool Works

Newry City Sinn Féin Councillor Aidan Mathers has confirmed that he has requested an update on the current programme of works being carried out at Newry  Swimming Pool. The local Councillor said it was essential that staff and service users were kept fully informed and updated on timescales involved. He said, “Concerns have been raised […]