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Newry, Mourne and Down District Support Team officers, assisted by local Neighbourhood Policing Team officers, conducted a search at a property in the Newcastle area on Monday, 3rd June. During the search of the house in the Dunwellan Park area, officers seized a quantity of suspected cannabis worth an estimated street value of £15,000 and […]
Sinn Féin’s Westminster candidate for South Down, Chris Hazzard, has said the Narrow Water Bridge project will be key to unlocking the huge potential across South Down. Speakingafter meeting with An Taoiseach at the site of the bridge where work begins today, Chris Hazzard said: “Today is a positive step for the people of South […]
The Justice Minister must take the initiative to deliver an independent inquiry on police surveillance of journalists if the Policing Board does not, Opposition Leader Matthew O’Toole MLA said today after an SDLP Opposition Day motion. The Justice Minister today opposed a call for her department to establish a specific inquiry, but after pressing by […]
Police are appealing for information following criminal damage of a vehicle in which a rear passenger window has been smashed. This happened in the vicinity of Carney Hall, Newry between 1430 on Thursday 30th May at 1230 on Friday 31st May 24. If anyone has any information regarding the incident please contact Police on 101 […]
A host of beauty businesses operating in Newry have been listed as finalists for the 2024 NI Beauty Excellence Awards, taking place in the Crowne Plaza in Belfast on Saturday, 15th June 2024. The Awards recognise and celebrate the success and achievements of the aesthetics, beauty and hair industries across Northern Ireland. This year marks the […]
The Marketing and Communications Team at Southern Regional College were thrilled to be the recipients of two marketing awards at the inaugural Remarkable Marketing Awards 2024 on Friday 31st May at Belfast Europa Hotel. The team were finalists and ultimate winners in the categories ‘Education and Training’ and ‘Large Marketing Team’. This year’s awards focused […]
Plans by the Enterprise Train Service to provide an hourly Dublin to Belfast service on Mondays to Saturdays have been welcomed by Newry and Armagh MLA Liz Kimmins. The Newry and Armagh Sinn Féin elected representative said, “I welcome the plans from Translink to expand and improve the rail services for the people of Newry. […]
The Justice Minister’s stubborn refusal to confirm that she will not appeal a court judgement striking out a law granting lifetime and post death anonymity to sex offence suspects is both disappointing and irresponsible, the Leader of the Opposition has said. Responding to an urgent oral question brought by Matthew O’Toole MLA – who is […]
STATEMENT FROM THE CHAIRS OF HSC TRUSTS EMBARGOED UNTIL 12.01AM MONDAY 3RD JUNE As health and social care leaders, we are deeply concerned at the financial outlook for the frontline services which our organisations deliver. We have no wish to be involved in political controversy and are very mindful of the growing budgetary pressures on all […]
The SDLP has selected councillor Pete Byrne as the next Chairperson of Newry, Mourne and Down District Council. Councillor Byrne will take up the position at a council meeting on Monday night. He will be the first LGBT+ chair of the council. SDLP Leader Colum Eastwood said: “Throughout his time in politics Pete Byrne has […]
Police in Newry received a report of a sudden death at an address in Sandys Street on Sunday 2nd June. A post mortem is to be held in due course to establish the cause of death. Enquiries are ongoing, and there are no further details at this stage. ENDS
Education Minister Paul Givan has welcomed the full suspension of strike action by support staff which was due to continue tomorrow. NIPSA and GMB unions had called off action for today and tomorrow, with all support staff unions now agreeing to suspend action due to take place on Tuesday 4 June. Welcoming the decision, the Minister […]
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