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Matthew Hutchinson, 15 Years, Dundalk Co.Louth

Gardaí are seeking the public’s assistance in tracing the whereabouts of 15-year-old Matthew Hutchinson who is missing from his home in Dundalk, Co.Louth, where he was last seen at approximately 3.20pm on Tuesday, 10th January 2023. Matthew is described as being approximately 5’ 8” in height, of a slim build, with blonde hair and blue eyes. […]

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Business Community Constituency Lifestyle Newry Newry and Armagh

Newry Reporter to Close After 155 Years

SDLP Newry and Armagh MLA Justin McNulty has said that news of the closure of the Newry Reporter will be a blow to the entire community. The newspaper has announced it will publish its final edition later this month. Mr McNulty said the paper had been part of the fabric of the area for over […]

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Campaigns Community Constituency Daisy Hill Health Newry Newry and Armagh

Daisy Hill Set for Major Electrical Upgrade

Daisy Hill Hospital is set for a major upgrade of its low voltage electrical infrastructure with the approval of £9,152,000 from the Department of Health. Department of Health Permanent Secretary Peter May said: “I am very pleased that the Department has been able to approve this expenditure, which will enable the Trust to provide a […]

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DUP Confident Haire Can Secure Second DUP Seat in Lurgan

Local MP Carla Lockhart has congratulated Lurgan native Peter Haire on his selection as a DUP Candidate in the 2023 Local Government Elections, scheduled for 18th May. The new face to local politics will join experienced DUP representative Stephen Moutray on a strong DUP ticket at the polls for Lurgan DEA.  Carla Lockhart said: “I […]

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ABC Council Armagh Community Constituency Council Election 2023 Elections Government Infrastructure Newry and Armagh

Flooding Issues on the Annvale Road Must be Addressed! – Haughey

Sinn Féin councillor, Bróna Haughey has said that the severe flooding issues on the Annvale road need to be resolved as a matter of urgency. The Cusher councillor said: “The recent flooding in the Annvale road area has caused serious damage to the road into Keady Glen, resulting in its closure. “I am working with […]

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ABC Council Banbridge Community Constituency Council Government Infrastructure Upper Bann Westminster

New Bus Shelter for Old Bann Road Welcome

Local Member of Parliament Carla Lockhart has welcomed confirmation she has received following persistent lobbying, that a new bus shelter will be installed at Old Bann Road, Donaghcloney.  This comes following the construction of a footpath to make the area safe.  Also welcoming the addition to the area is Lagan River Councillors, Tim McClelland and […]

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Campaigns Community Cost of Living Government Politics Stormont

Unions Consider Striking Together for Civil Service Pay

NIPSA, FDA, GMB and Unite met yesterday with Neil Gibson, the Permanent Secretary of the Department of Finance to discuss the pay offer to Civil Servants. Union leaders made clear that the offer of £552, which is less than 2% to the majority, is insulting and derisory and is totally unacceptable to their members. The trade unions gave […]

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Constituency Crime Newry and Armagh

Newry Man who Allegedly Rammed Police Cars Refused Bail

A 32-year-old man who allegedly rammed two police cars on Thursday has been refused bail. Kenneth Thomas McAteer, from St Moninna Park in Newry, is charged with nine offences including dangerous driving. Three police officers were injured during the incident, which took place in the early hours of the morning on the Flagstaff road near […]

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Newry Company Pocketbox Teams Up With Global Giants Inseego

Inseego has teamed up with vehicle and driver management software specialist, Pocket Box, to deliver telematics-enabled fleet management solutions. Under the partnership, the company’s fleet customers will now be able to take advantage of a powerful and easy-to-use tool to ensure vehicles are kept road legal and safe, while staff are fit and eligible to […]

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Community Constituency Newry Newry and Armagh

Niamh Hits a High Note with £3k Donated to Simon Community

Teen harpist and singer/songwriter has this week made a donation to the Simon Community totalling £3,000. The funds were raised as part of Christmas Charity Song campaign – entitled A Christmas Wish – which Niamh wrote to help support the Charity and its work with homeless people across Northern Ireland and the fund raising efforts […]

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Constituency Crime Newry Newry and Armagh

Three Police Officers Assaulted in Daisy Hill Hospital

Three police officers were assaulted in Daisy Hill Hospital this week while accompanying a patient requiring medical attention – the latest in a series of “shameful attacks” on officers in the District. In Newry Mourne and Down, 17 police officers were injured in attacks during the course of their duties in December. District Commander, Superintendent Norman Haslett has spoken out […]

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DUP Blockade of Executive Damaging Efforts to Create Jobs and Investment Opportunities – Sinn Fein

Sinn Féin MLA Caoimhe Archibald has said the DUP blockade of the Executive is damaging efforts to create jobs and investment opportunities. The party’s economy spokesperson said: “On a number of occasions now leading representatives from the business community have highlighted the lack of Executive as damaging to investment. “The comments by Brian Lavery from […]