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Cattle Theft In Lurgan

Police in Lurgan are investigating a report of the theft of a number of cattle from the Drumgooland Road area of Ballyward, near Banbridge.It’s believed that sometime between 10am on Monday 7th August, and 6.30am on Tuesday 8th August, a padlock had been cut off the gate and entry gained to an outhouse. Seven Fresian […]

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Leitrim Tea Dance Shines a Spotlight on Community Connection

Downpatrick, Rowallane and Slieve Croob District Electoral Area (DEA) Forums once again collaborated with County Down Rural Community Network (CDRCN) and Leitrim Festival organisers, to host a Tea Dance following the success of last year’s event. The tea dance was organised as part of Leitrim Festival and proved to be a huge success with over […]

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PSNI Chief Apologises for Major Data Breach

The Chief Constable Simon Byrne along with members of the Police Service of Northern Ireland’s Service Executive Team today, Thursday 10th August, met with the Northern Ireland Policing Board to discuss the recent data breach. It was a constructive and challenging meeting during which the Chief Constable briefed Board members on the material released and […]

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NMD Council to Engage With Shared Island Unit Following Depts Refusal to Move on £50m Open Bridge

By Donal McMahon A Northern Ireland council is to engage with the Shared Island Unit following a Stormont department’s refusal to move on a £50m open bridge plan. Newry, Mourne and Down District Council (NMDDC) has agreed to lobby the Republic of Ireland government body to fill a financing gap, following a refusal (in a […]

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Executive Needed to Support Carers – Kearns

Sinn Féin councillor Geraldine Kearns has called for an Executive to be formed to support carers in the community. The Newry City councillor spoke after supporting a motion at Monday’s council meeting: “Carers do vital work, working long hours to care for their loved ones, however, they receive very little support in doing this work. […]

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King Welcomes DFI Commitment to Discuss Fixed Bridge For Southern Relief Road

Sinn Féin councillor Cathal King has welcomed a commitment from DFI to come before council to discuss the plans for a fixed bridge as part of the Southern Relief Road. The Newry City councillor said: “I’m pleased to hear that DFI have accepted a Sinn Féin request to come before council, to give a clear […]

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ADHD and ASD Sports Friendly Summer Camp is a Huge Success

Mournes and Slieve Croob District Electoral Area Forums (DEAs) have collaborated with County Down Rural Community Network, Ark Housing, Arbour Housing, Clanmill Housing and Northern Ireland Executive Housing for All Programme to deliver a successful ASD and ADHD summer friendly sports camp. Over 40 young people took part in the programme from Tuesday 1 to […]

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All Options For a Lifting Bridge Must Be Exhausted – SDLP

Newry City SDLP Councillor Michael Savage has called for an urgent meeting between Council and the Shared Island Unit to exhaust all opportunities to secure gap funding for a lifting bridge on the new Southern Relief Road. He made the call at the August Monthly Council Meeting in response to a letter from the Permanent […]

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First Food Tour Launches in Newry

Newry has a vibrant cultural heritage and diverse culinary landscape. As part of Newry BID’s (Business Improvement District) food in the city initiative, supported by Newry, Mourne and Down District Council, we are delighted to announce the launch of an innovative new walking food tour called ‘Newry Food Tour’. This exciting food experience has been […]

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McNulty: No Time For Back-Slapping, We Need to See Progress on Albert Basin Park!

SDLP Newry & Armagh MLA Justin McNulty has said that whilst £16.2m in funding announced in 2021 for Phase 1 of the Albert Basin Park project is welcome, there is no room for complacency. Mr. McNulty said the Park had the potential to be transformational for the city.  Newry & Armagh MLA Mr McNulty said: […]

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Positive News on Funding for Newry City Park – Mathers

Sinn Féin councillor Aidan Mathers Has welcomed the positive update on funding for the Newry City park.  The Newry City councillor said: “Tonight we received a positive update from senior council officials on funding for the Newry City Park project. “After working with the Department for Communities, they are now awaiting final confirmation, which we […]

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Major Data Breach at PSNI

The Police Service of Northern Ireland’s Senior Information Risk Owner, Assistant Chief Constable Chris Todd said: “Police are investigating the circumstances surrounding the release of data within a spreadsheet. The data concerned contained the surnames and initials of current employees alongside the location and department within which they work.  No other personal information was included.  […]