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Driftmasters Europe Round 2 Comes to Mondello Park This Weekend

By Niamh Brady The Drift Masters European Championship (DMEC) is thrilled to announce its return to Mondello Park for the highly anticipated Round 2 of the 2024 season. Set against the scenic backdrop of Ireland’s premier motorsport venue and home of Irish drifting, this event promises to deliver an exhilarating weekend of high-octane action on […]

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Crime Government Stormont Westminster

SDLP: PSNI Surveillance Allegations Must Be Investigated

SDLP Leader Colum Eastwood has said that allegations from a former Assistant Chief Constable that the PSNI monitored journalists and lawyers phones on a dedicated laptop to avoid scrutiny must be independently investigated.  Mr Eastwood submitted a series of parliamentary questions on authorisations granted to police to monitor the phones of journalists and lawyers in […]

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Concessionary Fares and Community Transport Protected In Budget Allocations

Concessionary fares, community transport funding and planned improvements to the Coleraine-Derry rail line are among the areas being protected by Infrastructure Minister John O’Dowd following consideration of the department’s budget allocation. Speaking as the Equality Impact Assessment (EQIA), which sets out the initial assessment of the impact of the budget on spending proposals for the […]

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“Buddy” Week at Local Tae Kwon Do Clubs

CFTKD clubs will be doing a buddy week starting next week 17th – 23 June. This is your chance to bring a friend or family member to your TKD class.  Your buddy can train along side you next week free when you hand in the flyer below. Flyers will be given out this week in […]

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Community Crime

PSNI Operated a Practice Monitoring Journalist and Solicitors Phones

Former Assistant Chief Constable Alan McQuillan has said he had been reliably informed the PSNI operated a practice monitoring Journalist and Solicitors phones for several years from about 2011. Mr McQuillan said: “This is so bad, so awful, there needs to be a public inquiry,” he said. He claimed hundreds of phones were being monitored […]

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Business Community Constituency Health Newry Newry and Armagh

Mourne Private Clinic Opens In Newry

By Newry Chamber Newry Chamber were delighted to attend the official opening of their member, Mourne Private Clinic following a significant £400,000 investment which has created 10 new roles. Speaking to guests at the event, Clinic Director, Lisa Hughes said that Mourne Private Clinic had long been a professional aspiration for her. A radiographer with […]

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Join The Orchard Gymnastics Summer Camp

The orchard gymnastics summer camp will run from Tuesday 30th July to Thursday 1st August.  Junior camp (7 years and younger) 12-1:30pm each day. Senior camp (7.5 years and older) 2-4pm each day. If you would like to book a place or want more details, please send them a private message here: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100053634885180 Places are limited […]

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Community Constituency Crime Newry Newry and Armagh

Newry: Two Officers Injured After Police Car Rammed

Two police officers have been injured after their response vehicle was rammed outside Newry earlier today, Monday 10th June. The officers were taken to hospital by ambulance and are currently receiving treatment to their injuries. Newry, Mourne & Down District Commander, Superintendent Norman Haslett said: “Any attack on our officers, who work tirelessly around the […]

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Election 2024 Elections Government Politics Stormont Westminster

Long Excuses on Unity Event Not Credible: SDLP

The Alliance leader’s claim that she cannot find time to participate in an event on Irish unity during the general election campaign but can remain as full-time Justice Minister is taking voters for fools, SDLP Opposition Leader Matthew O’Toole has said. Naomi Long confirmed today she would not be participating in the event at the […]

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South Down Cllr Shares Heart Felt Baby Loss Story

By Donal McMahon A South Down councillor has made an emotional plea for a Northern Ireland baby loss certificate scheme amid a current system where bereaved parents are forced to travel to Britain for post-mortems. Newry, Mourne and Down District Council (NMDDC) chamber burst in to applause during the call for an all island approach […]

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Community Constituency Craigavon Crime Upper Bann

Man In His 20s Dies After Entering Water In Craigavon

Police can confirm a man, aged in his 20s, has died following a report of a concern for safety in Craigavon on Saturday evening, 8th June. The man entered the water in the Lake Road area shortly after 6pm and sadly, encountered difficulties. A multi-agency search operation was immediately launched involving police, Northern Ireland Fire […]

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Newry: £16m City Park Plans at ‘Acute Risk’ If Controversial Weedkiller Not Approved

By Donal McMahon Photo by Columba O’Hare A multi-million pound city park project is facing an “acute risk” from invasive plants unless council staff can use a controversial weed killer to tackle it, officials say. Newry, Mourne and Down District Council’s (NMDDC) environment committee voted in support on Wednesday night (May 22) for the use […]