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 “DUP Preventing Pay Rise is a Slap in the Face for NHS Staff” – Aontu

Aontú Deputy Leader Cllr. Denise Mullen has criticised the stall on the NHS pay rise due to the DUP stance on the protocol Speaking today, Cllr Denise Mullen said “The DUP’s stance on the Protocol is preventing the NHS staff from getting a well-deserved pay rise. The Stormont dysfunction is preventing the health minister from […]

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Business Community Constituency Government Newry Newry and Armagh Stormont

Irwin Concern on Further Bank Closure

Newry & Armagh DUP Assemblyman William Irwin MLA has spoken of his concern as the Halifax has announced plans to close their Newry City branch. Mr Irwin said the decision would remove a very valuable local resource from the town and make banking transactions much more difficult with people having to travel to Portadown to […]

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Constituency Crime

Seizures of Counterfeit and Online Prescription Medicines

Co-operation between law enforcement agencies and government departments has led to the seizure of over 242,000 illegal and unlicensed tablets purchased online and destined for addresses throughout Northern Ireland, Justice Minister Naomi Long said today. The Minister, together with the Health Minister Robin Swann and Assistant Chief Constable Mark McEwan PSNI, were highlighting Northern Ireland’s […]

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Constituency Crime Lurgan Upper Bann

Police Seek Witnesses for Lurgan RTC

Police are appealing for information following a report of a one vehicle road traffic collision at the Boconnell Lane area of Lurgan on Monday 18th July. Shortly before 2:25pm, it was reported that a black Subaru WRX was involved in the incident. One man aged in his 30s was taken to hospital for his injuries. […]

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Community Constituency Downpatrick Government South Down Stormont

Brown Leads Objections to Proposed New ‘industrial scale’ Puppy Farm

Alliance Animal Welfare spokesperson Patrick Brown MLA has submitted an objection to a proposed dog breeding and kennel facility in Co Fermanagh. The planning application, which was submitted to Fermanagh and Omagh District Council, is for a facility in Fivemiletown which would be large enough to hold 600 dogs, but at any one time could […]

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Constituency Crime Newry and Armagh South Armagh

Police Appeal Following RTC Involving 5 Year Old Girl

Police attended the scene of a road traffic collision at Rathview Park in Crossmaglen on Friday 15th July. It was reported that the collision occurred at around 6.40pm and involved a black Volkswagen Amarok pick-up truck and a five year old girl. The girl was taken to hospital for treatment following the collision and the […]

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Business Campaigns Community Constituency Cost of Living Government Newry Newry and Armagh Newry Chamber Politics South Down Stormont

Newry Chamber Meet Alliance MLAs on Cost-of-Living Crisis

Newry Chamber members held a meeting with Alliance MLAs, Andrew Muir MLA and Patrick Brown MLA at the Canal Court Hotel & Spa on Wednesday 27th July 2022. The focus of the meeting was the cost-of-living crisis but discussions also included a range of business challenges and opportunities. Meetings with other MLAs & MPs will […]

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Community Constituency Council Government Newry Newry and Armagh NMD Council

Taylor to Raise Monaghan Street Dumping Concerns with Council

UUP Slieve Gullion Councillor David Taylor has condemned the recent dumping of waste at a derelict site adjacent to Monaghan Street and Railway Avenue in Newry City. Councillor Taylor said: “The dumping of materials such as that which has occurred just off Monaghan Street is unacceptable and has a very negative impact on the aesthetic […]

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Community Constituency Council Government Newry Newry and Armagh NMD Council

Mulgrew Condemns Dublin Road Dumping

Sinn Féin Councillor, Roisin Mulgrew, has condemned the dumping of a large quantity of Diesel cubes inside a 40ft trailer on the Dublin road. The Newry city councillor said: “The most recent dumping has seen a 40ft trailer filled with diesel cubes abandoned in a lay-by on the Dublin road. “This has happened on four […]

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Community Constituency Entertainment Lifestyle Newry Newry and Armagh

Street Feast Returns to Newry Variety Market

The extremely popular Street Feast is returning to Newry variety market this Friday 29th July from 6pm to 10pm. The event showcases the very finest in local produce. Speaking to Clanrye News and Sport Melissa McCabe said: “Street feast is back in Newry market Friday evening (29th July) from 6pm to 10pm. With top drawer […]

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Constituency Crime Newry and Armagh South Armagh

Man Arrested in Relation to Paul Quinn Murder

A male in his 50’s was arrested on the 25th July 2022, and was detained at a Garda station in Co. Monaghan pursuant to Section 30 Offences against the State Act, 1939 as amended. He was released without charge on the afternoon of 26th July, 2022 and a file will be prepared for the Director […]

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Community Constituency Government Lurgan Politics Stormont Upper Bann Westminster

Lockhart Pays Tribute to Lord Trimble

Commenting on the passing of former Upper Bann Member of Parliament, Lord Trimble, Carla Lockhart MP said: “First and foremost this is a great loss to Lady Trimble, and their children Richard, Vicky, Nicholas and Sarah, and the wider family circle. The loss of one’s life partner, and a parent, is a pain that is […]