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Community Constituency Health Newry Newry and Armagh South Armagh

Primary School Children Replied “First Holy Communion” When Replying To Question  ‘When Do People Drink?’

A man who has had a lengthy involvement working with the challenges that individuals, families and communities face from addiction has said that a wider discussion needs to take place about addressing the wide range of issues involved. South armagh  man Pat McGinn who recently retired after many years from his front line work  association […]

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Community Education Infrastructure

Translink Issues “Back to School” Travel Advice

Plan Ahead, Stay Safe, and Tap to Travel Translink is advising that school services will resume from Monday 1st September and as pupils prepare, Translink is issuing essential travel advice to help pupils and parents start the new term smoothly and safely. With over 60,000 pupils using Translink services daily, this is one of the busiest times of the year […]

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Campaigns Community Constituency Daisy Hill Government Health Newry Newry and Armagh Politics Westminster

Grant Concerned Labour Considering Public-Private Funding For NHS

Nicola Grant Workers Party has expressed concern following reports that the Labour Government is considering Public-Private funding for the NHS. Ministers will be making a final decision in the autumn budget about whether to use this funding approach which was put on pause eight years ago. Ms. Grant said even the Tories knew this was […]

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Armagh Community Constituency Crime Newry and Armagh

Armagh Man Allegedly Shouted “Trick or Treat” Before Launching Lit Petrol Bomb Into Busy Pub

By Paul Higgins An Armagh man accused of attempted murder shouted “trick or treat” before throwing a lit petrol bomb “directly towards two people” in a busy pub, a court heard today (Wed.) Newry Magistrates Court also heard that while those victims have been left severely burned, 38-year-old John Patrick Nixon calmly walked out of […]

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Banbridge Community Constituency Crime Upper Bann

27 Yr Old Arrested For Banbridge Arson

Detectives investigating an arson attack on a car in the Castlewellan Road area of Banbridge on Tuesday 19th August, have arrested a 27 year old man on suspicion of arson. The man was arrested in the Banbridge area this afternoon (Wednesday 20th August) and currently remains in custody. Detectives continue to appeal to anyone who may have […]

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Community Constituency Government Infrastructure Newry and Armagh South Armagh Stormont

Sinn Féin MLA Aoife Finnegan Welcomes New £680,000 Road Improvement Scheme For Culloville Road

Infrastructure Minister Liz Kimmins announced the project, with work due to begin on Wednesday 27 August 2025. “This is welcome news for the people of Crossmaglen and south Armagh,” said the Newry and Armagh MLA. “Minister Kimmins is working to improve our road network across the north, making it safer for motorists, pedestrians and cyclists. […]

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Community Constituency Crime Newry and Armagh South Armagh

Two Arrested For Jonesborough Murder

Detectives investigating the circumstances surrounding the death of a man in Jonesborough have named the deceased and made two arrests. James O’Connor, who was 42 years old, sustained serious head injuries in the Edenappa Road area of the town on Saturday 31 May. He sadly passed away in hospital on 5 June. Two men, aged […]

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Armagh Community Constituency Government Health Newry and Armagh Stormont

Serious Concerns Over Domiciliary Care Provision – Boylan

Sinn Féin MLA Cathal Boylan has raised serious concerns about growing pressures on domiciliary care services across the Southern Health and Social Care Trust, calling on the Department of Health to take urgent action. “My office has been inundated with calls from constituents who cannot access care packages for themselves or their family members,” the […]

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Community Crime Inside the Courtroom NI

Pet Hotel Owner Who Neglected Dozens of Dogs Has Sentenced Adjourned

By Paul Higgins The plea and sentence of a Co. Antrim woman who neglected the needs of almost 40 dogs was adjourned today (Tues). Paula McIvor was due to be sentenced at Lisburn Magistrates Court but the court heard that “the pre-sentence report (PSR) is not available.” At an earlier hearing, 43-year-old McIvor, from the […]

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Climate Community Constituency Government Newry and Armagh Politics South Armagh Stormont

Protecting Our Environment Must Continue to be Priority for Executive – Finnegan

Sinn Féin MLA Aoife Finnegan has said protecting our environment and addressing the challenges facing Lough Neagh must continue to be a priority for the Executive. The party’s environment spokesperson was speaking in response to the recurrence of blue-green algae on the lough “The presence of blue-green algae on the lough and in our waterways […]

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Community Constituency Crime Lurgan Upper Bann

20 Yr Old Man With Shining or Directing a Laser Beam Towards a Vehicle

Police have charged a 20-year-old man with shining or directing a laser beam towards a vehicle, endangering the safety of a vehicle, and shining a light to dazzle or distract a pilot, after a laser beam was reported to have been directed at a police helicopter in the Victoria Street area of Lurgan at around […]

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Armagh Community Constituency Government Newry Newry and Armagh South Armagh Stormont

McNulty Commends MND Fundraiser in Newry

SDLP Newry & Armagh MLA Justin McNulty has praised the efforts of local man Cearon Finnegan, who hosted a unique and heartfelt fundraiser in Newry last week to raise awareness and funds for Motor Neurone Disease (MND). Cearon, who is living with MND, brought humour and humanity to the event by racing a tortoise in […]