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Murphy Calls on Heaton-Harris to Explain Executive Restoration Plan

Sinn Féin MLA Conor Murphy has called on the British Secretary of State to explain what the plan is for getting the Executive up and running and stop playing fast and loose with the public. The party’s economy spokesperson said:  “What Chris Heaton-Harris needs to explain is what’s the plan for getting the Executive up […]

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Unionists Calling for Return to Stormont Are Deluded – TUV

Statement by TUV leader Jim Allister:- “Those unionists who advocate a return to Stormont, with the claim that from there the Protocol/Windsor Framework can be changed, are sadly deluded. “Two compelling realities will quash such misplaced optimism.  “First, for Stormont to take a policy position on anything, particularly of this magnitude, it requires mutual agreement. […]

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Hit Movie Sound of Freedom Coming to Newry Cinema

Great news for Newry movie goers! The much-anticipated film Sound Of Freedom is finally getting a UK release date. The film, which has been making waves in the US, is set to hit UK cinemas on September 1, 2023. Based on a true story, following a federal agent (played by Jim Caviezel) who embarks on […]

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£16m of Albert Basin Park Funding To Be Released

By Donal McMahon Over £16m of funding for Phase One of the Newry City Park is due to be released by the Department of Finance. Newry, Mourne and Down District Council (NMDDC) councillors were updated this week (Monday 7) with an officer confirming an outline business case had been approved by the Department for Communities […]

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Comedian John Meagher Makes His Dublin Fringe Festival Debut In CALM

Winner of the Panel Prize at the 2022 Edinburgh Fringe as part of “Best in Class” the working-class stand-up showcase, comedian John Meagher’s recent success has gained him recognition as one of Ireland’s top new comedians. In his new Dublin Fringe stand-up show CALM, Meagher explores what it was like growing up in Northern Ireland during […]

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Police Attend Sudden Death at Warrenpoint Road Area of Newry

There was a large police presence viewed in Newry City this morning Friday the 4th of August as police dealt with a sudden death at the Warrenpoint Road area in the city. Despite unconfirmed reports via social media the PSNI have confirmed the death is not being treated as suspicious. A spokesperson for the PSNI […]

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Former Sinn Fein Press Officer Charged With Child Sex Offences

Sinn Fein has been hit by an investigation into alleged child sex offences involving a former employee at Stormont. The man, who was a key member of the party’s backroom team at both the Northern Ireland Assembly and Westminster, has been charged with several child sex offences. The accused, who is in his 40s, was […]

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Community Constituency Government Infrastructure Newry Newry and Armagh Stormont

Resurfacing Scheme Starts for Catherine Street, Lower Catherine Street, Corry Square and Edward Street, Newry

A resurfacing scheme on Catherine Street, Lower Catherine Street, Corry Square and Edward Street, Newry commenced on Monday 31 July 2023. The improvement work includes resurfacing of the carriageway, upgrading of road drainage and realignment of kerbs and crossing points. To help ensure the safety of those using the road and to facilitate the works, […]

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Community Constituency Lifestyle Newry Newry and Armagh South Down Warrenpoint

Local Swimmers Aim to Become Youngest Ever Relay Team to Swim North Channel

The Red Hot Chilli Dippers are a group of young swimmers all under the age of 16, from Newry Swimming & Waterpolo Club and Infinity Swim Academy who in September 2023 will be attempting to become THE YOUNGEST EVER relay team to swim the North Channel (one of the most difficult sea swims in the world)! […]

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Daisy Hill Future Group Meet with Department of Health Permanent Secretary, Peter May

The Daisy Hill Future Group met with Peter May, the Permanent Secretary at the Department of Health and his senior advisors on Wednesday 26th July to discuss the Southern Trust’s plans to stabilise the medical workforce and ensure continuity of services at Daisy Hill Hospital. The Future Group’s representatives sought this meeting with the leadership […]

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NMD Cllrs Call for New Minister for Conversion therapy Ban

By Donal McMahon Permanent secretaries of Stormont have stated the “next steps” for a ban on conversion therapy will lie at the door of a new Executive minister. The controversial ‘treatment’ is used as a means of trying to stop or suppress a gay person’s sexuality, or stop them from identifying as a different gender […]

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DFI Perm-Sec Won’t Engage With Shared Island Unit Over Southern Relief Road

By Donal McMahon The Department for Infrastructure (DfI) will not seek to engage with a Shared Island Unit over a proposed £50m Newry bridge design despite a council’s concerns. Plans for the Southern Relief Road bridge will look to link traffic from Warrenpoint harbour area to the A1 bypass for onward journeys to Belfast and Dublin. […]