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Community Government Politics Stormont Westminster

Sunak’s Legacy – NI Detached From UK – TUV

Statement by TUV leader Jim Allister:- “The PM’s visit to the part of the UK over which he surrendered substantial sovereignty to the EU underscores the urgency and centrality of the TUV/Reform UK demand for the full reunification of our United Kingdom. “Mr Sunak’s can talk about the economy, but the reality is that he […]

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Community Constituency Crime Portadown Upper Bann

Man Charged to Court In Portadown Domestic Incident

Police investigating a domestic-related report in the Portadown area on Thursday morning, 23rd May have charged a man to court. The 35-year-old has been charged with criminal damage, common assault and possession of a Class B controlled drug. He is due to appear before Craigavon Magistrates’ Court this morning, Friday 24th May. As is usual […]

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Business Community Constituency Council Government Infrastructure NMD Council South Down Warrenpoint

Newry, Mourne and Down Councillors Appointed to Board of Warrenpoint Harbour Authority

Infrastructure Minister John O’Dowd has appointed Laura Devlin and Jarlath Tinnelly to serve as Non-Executive Councillor Members on the Board of Warrenpoint Harbour Authority (WHA). The appointment for Laura Devlin will take effect from 1 June 2024 while Jarlath Tinnelly’s appointment will be effective from 22 August 2024. Both appointments will be for a maximum of […]

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Community Crime

43 Yr Old Man Extradited From Northern Ireland to Lithuania

Officers from the Police Service of Northern Ireland’s International Policing Unit, working in partnership with Lithuanian authorities, have today, Friday 24th May, extradited a 43-year-old man from Northern Ireland to Lithuania.  The man is wanted to stand trial for drug trafficking as a member of an organised crime gang. These offences occurred in November 2019. The […]

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Business Community

AIB Launches 2024 €1 Million Fund to Support Local Charities

AIB Group has launched its latest €1 Million Fund to support the charities close to the hearts of our colleagues, customers and communities across the UK and Ireland. Aligned with our sustainability strategy, our ambition in launching the Fund is to have a meaningful impact by supporting our communities. The fund started in 2022 and […]

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Climate Community Council Government Louth Louth County Council

Louth County Council Welcome €117k Funding for Biodiversity Projects Across County

Louth County Council and the National Parks and Wildlife Service are delighted to announce over €117,000 in funding has been awarded from the Local Biodiversity Action Fund (LBAF) to deliver seven projects in Louth. The funding will contribute to improving conservation knowledge, awareness and management and enable the implementation of projects that promote the objectives […]

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Community Constituency Council Government Louth Louth County Council Newcastle Newry Newry and Armagh NMD Council South Down

Little Amal Receives a Warm Welcome In Newry, Mourne and Down

Little Amal arrived in Newry, Mourne, and Down on Wednesday 22 May, to a warm welcome from local residents, schoolchildren, and community groups. The 12ft-tall puppet, symbolising a young Syrian refugee, was invited to visit the district by Newry, Mourne and Down District Council on her journey from Belfast to Dublin. She is the centrepiece […]

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Community Constituency Council Government Newry Newry and Armagh NMD Council

Council Launches New Online Bin Collection Calendar For 2024/25

Newry, Mourne and Down District Council has released its updated bin calendar schedule for 2024/25 online. The calendar provides detailed information about waste collection days for Blue, Brown and Black bins as well as additional guidelines on Public Holiday Collections. The new bin calendar schedule can be easily accessed and downloaded from the Council website: […]

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Community Constituency Government International Newry Newry and Armagh Politics Stormont

McNulty Welcomes Formal Recognition of Palestinian Statehood

SDLP Newry & Armagh MLA Justin McNulty has welcomed the Irish Government’s formal recognition of Palestine as a state. Justin McNulty MLA said: “I welcome and strongly endorse the decision of the Irish Government to recognise the state of Palestine. Following an important vote by the United Nations General Assembly earlier in the month, this […]

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Community Constituency Council Crime Government Newry Newry and Armagh NMD Council

Hennessy Park Reports of Suspicious Activity

Councillor Valerie Harte has urged the community in the Hennessy Park area to be vigilant after reports of suspicious activity in the area. “I was made aware of suspicious activity in the Hennessy Park locality involving two males calling at a home. They had been travelling through the estate by car. Whilst  I do not […]

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Community Constituency Downpatrick Election 2024 Elections Government Politics South Down Stormont Westminster

SDLP Selects Colin McGrath as South Down Candidate

The SDLP has selected Colin McGrath MLA as its candidate for South Down in July’s Westminster election. Mr McGrath is the SDLP Opposition Health Spokesperson and has represented communities in South Down for 19 years as a councillor and MLA. He is a qualified youth worker and has supported young people from all communities to […]

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Community Louth

MISSING APPEAL for Kayleigh Hafford

A renewed appeal has been issued for help in tracing 15-year-old Kayleigh Hafford who is missing from the Tallanstown area of Co Louth since Saturday 11 May. Kayleigh is described as being approximately 1.62m (5’4″) in height, of medium build, with dyed blonde hair and blue eyes. She is known to frequent the northside of […]