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TUV Leader and MP Jim Allister has slammed the British Governments official recognition of Palestine statehood. Statement by TUV leader Jim Allister:- “Starmer’s recognition of Palestine is inescapably a reward for terrorism, compounded by any lack of requirement for the release of the Hamas held hostages. Demands were made of Israel, but none of Hamas! […]
A 51-year-old man arrested on suspicion of assault in the West Street area of Portadown on Saturday evening, 20th September has been released on bail to allow for further enquiries. We continue to investigate the circumstances surrounding this report, and would reiterate our appeal to anyone who witnessed what happened to contact police on 101, […]
SDLP Newry Councillor Killian Feehan has welcomed Council proposals to install automated water level monitoring at key sites across the Newry Canal catchment, describing the move as “an important measure to protect our communities from future flooding.” The new system will see monitoring equipment installed at Camlough Lake, Bessbrook Pond, Victoria Lock, and Donaghguy, providing real-time […]
The SDLP Council Group has reaffirmed its strong support for the full redevelopment of the Kilbroney pitches in Rostrevor, standing with local clubs, families, and campaigners who have fought for years for adequate sporting facilities. Speaking after Monday night’s meeting of the Active and Healthy Communities Committee, Councillor Doire Finn said: “The people of Rostrevor […]
Newry and Armagh MP Dáire Hughes has welcomed a Court of Appeal ruling overturning historic convictions against Declan Murphy, now a Sinn Féin councillor, along with Declan John Moen and Conor Gilmore. Reacting to the decision, Mr Hughes said: “I welcome this ruling by the Court of Appeal, overturning the wrongful convictions of these three […]
Speaking in the Assembly, Sinn Féin MLA Aoife Finnegan said that violence against women and girls is not inevitable — it is a societal failure that demands political will, urgency, and leadership. “Every woman lost to violence is someone’s daughter, sister, mother, or friend,” Ms. Finnegan told MLAs. “These are not isolated tragedies — they […]
Sinn Féin councillor Declan Murphy has described the overturning of his 1989 conviction in court today as a personal vindication, and a damning indictment of the British State’s use of its judicial system as a weapon of political repression. Councillor Murphy, who alongside Declan John Moen and Conor Gilmore had their convictions quashed said: “After […]
17th annual Midnight Memory Walk to take place on Saturday 27th September The family of a much-loved Camlough woman are encouraging people across the Armagh, Down, and Tyrone areas to take part in this year’s Midnight Memory Walk in aid of Evora Hospice. Proudly supported by McKeevers Chemists, the Midnight Memory Walk, now in its 17th year, takes […]
Louth County Council has signed a contract with Urban Agency to deliver integrated design services for the ambitious ‘Living in Carlingford – Visiting Carlingford’ regeneration project. The initiative, jointly funded by the council and the Rural Regeneration and Development Fund (RRDF), aims to revitalise Carlingford’s public spaces while preserving its medieval charm and rich heritage. […]
Twenty-one-year-old Briege McIntyre from St. Mary’s GAC Aghagallon in Co. Antrim has been awarded the Translink Ulster GAA Young Volunteer of the Month award for July 2025. The award is presented each month to young volunteers whose efforts best demonstrate the volunteering ethos and community spirit of the GAA. Briege is a dedicated coach, role […]
Stark statistics show that Newry, Mourne and Down, as a local government district, had the highest rate of fatal and serious collisions caused by speeding from 2019-2023. There were 36 Killed and Seriously Injured (KSI) collisions and 59 KSI casualties in the area during that five-year period. In a bid to raise road safety awareness […]
The SDLP council group on Newry, Mourne and Down District Council is proud to support the Council of Sanctuary proposal, reaffirming our long-standing commitment to ensuring that our district is a welcoming, inclusive, and supportive place for everyone who lives here, regardless of their background or nationality. In supporting this initiative, we are standing up […]
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